The latest Apple iPhone has been released in the Malaysian market at RM1,949 for the 16GB model and RM2,449 for the 64GB model. Along with that launch, the competitive offerings from all the different telco companies have followed suit. Instead of splurging for a phone on its own, why not take a look at what the telco companies are offering and see how much you could probably save in the process if you sign up for a contract.

Here is a comparison of the plans indicating the device prices, monthly commitments, contract term as well as data allowance provided by each of these companies for both the 16GB and 64GB models.

Plan Name	Contract Term (Months)	Monthly Commitment	Data Allowance	iPhone SE 16GB	iPhone SE 64GB
Digi Postpaid- 48 More Internet	12	RM 48	3GB	RM 1,665	RM 2,090
Digi Postpaid- 68 More Internet	24	RM 68	6GB	RM 1,209	RM 1,634
Digi Postpaid- 98 More Internet	24	RM 98	10GB	RM 993	RM 1,418
Digi Postpaid- 148 More Internet	24	RM 148	14GB	RM 681	RM 1,106
Digi Postpaid- 238 More Internet	24	RM 238	30GB	RM 0	RM 482
CelcomFIRST Blue	12	RM 45	4GB	RM 1,665	RM 2,090
CelcomFIRST Gold	12	RM 80	10GB	RM 1,548	RM 1,968
CelcomFIRST Platinum	6	RM 150	18GB	RM 1,665	RM 2,090
CelcomFIRST Platinum	24	RM 150	18GB	RM 998	RM 1,100
U Mobile i40	24	RM 40	1.5GB	RM 1,425	RM 1,850
U Mobile i60	24	RM 60	5GB	RM 1,305	RM 1,730
U Mobile i90	24	RM 90	7GB	RM 1,065	RM 1,490
U Mobile i130	24	RM 130	10GB	RM 705	RM 1,130
MaxisOne Plan 128	24	RM 128	10GB	RM895	RM 1,320
MaxisOne Plan 158	24	RM 158	15GB	RM895	RM 1,320
MaxisOne Plan 188	24	RM 188	20GB	RM895	RM 1,320

How to Choose a Plan

Some people are afraid of being tied to a contract as they may lose out if there are better phone plans that may pop up in the future. Ask yourself, how many times have you really swapped telco services in the past year? That could help you determine how long a contract you should tie yourself in for.

In a realistic and economical sense, people normally use their phone for a year or two before switching. So why not sign up for a plan and save some money on the device since you are bound to have a standard monthly commitment on your phone bill anyway?

If you are wondering which is the best deal, it is very subjective matter. Different people value their service providers differently. Some require a line which has a wider coverage area while others may just want the cheapest combination for the highest data.

If you would like to compare these plans along with other phones in the market, be sure to use the comparison tool on our website and sign up for one.

Which plan would you opt for? Tell us in the comments below

 

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