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> ---forwarded message----
> From: Zaity Kamarulzaman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> From: "LP Zaayman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Fwd: FW: Truth About MAxis Free Internet
> Date: Mon, 03 Apr 2000 01:47:57 GMT
>
>
> Maxis is giving free internet and claims that we only have to
> pay for the connection charges of 3 cents. Is it really free? We all
know
> that local calls are charged at 3 cents per min.1511 and 1515 are
> dedicated internet lines and get a special rate of 1 cent per minute.
>
> Check out the charges of the following ISP's from what we know:
>
> TMNET : 2.5 cents per min
> JARING : 2.5 cents
> MAXIS : 3.0 cents
> MAXIS : 2.5 cents (for Maxis subscribers)
>
> Not much difference, eh?
>
> Let's break down the REAL charges :
>
> TMNET : 1.0 cent to Telekom + 1.5 cents to TMNet/Jaring = 2.5 cents
> JARING : 1.0 cent to Telekom + 1.5 cents to TMnet/Jaring = 2.5 cents
> MAXIS : 1.0 cent to Telekom + 2.0 cents to Maxis = 3.0 cents.
>
> Say what?
>
> Read on ..
>
> MAXIS obviously gets more than what TM & Jaring
> gets. Should we bother?
>
> Yes and No.
>
> This is a little complicated. MAXIS and Telekom had
> a prior agreement for the provision of VOICE lines to
> Maxis at a reduced rate of 1 cent per minute. What MAXIS did later was
to
> use
> those VOICE lines for internet access. Clearly these are not what those
> 583**** and all the other numbers are for - they are supposed to be
> carrying VOICE calls and not DATA calls. Telekom gave those superior
rates
> because
> VOICE calls are usually shorter in duration and hence they would make
> money off calls which last 3 minutes or less. More importantly, because
of
> the very nature of
> VOICE calls, Telekom didn't provide for a very wide bandwith and right
now
> Telekom doesn't like it very much.
>
> What does this mean to you and me?
>
> For starters, notice how difficult it is to log in at night? Even with
> three alternative numbers? Why? No bandwith since they are supposed
> to be carrying voice data. Who gets a raw deal? TMNet, Jaring and
> Telekom who spent money on ISP related development but get less. MAXIS
is
> merely piggy backing on the generosity of Telekom who originally
provided
> them with cheap VOICE lines but used it for internet access.
> Obviously, sooner or later the network would be unable to support the
> number of MAXIS subsribers. MAXIS then would presumably
> have to negotiate with Telekom for provision of more lines. But you can
> bet your a** that Telekom will not be charging them at 1 cent anymore.
>
> BUT to me all that is irrelevant. What irks me are two things :
>
> 1. MAXIS made me believe that I am paying 3 cents
> connection charges to Telekom when it is NOT TRUE. It is
> MAXIS who earn two cents. WE ARE PAYING 2 cents to MAXIS for every
minute
> we
> surf. Is that really free surfing then??
>
> 2. They paint themselves as the innovative and pioneering ISP who
> gives free accounts when in fact they are mere opportunist who
> capitalised on an agreement which was signed with Telekom but for
> different
> things.
>
> Conclusion? If you are already a subscriber to
> the Real ISP's, stick to them since your bottom line phone bill will be
> cheaper. If you don't - well - MAXIS costs slightly more and it
> saves you the hassle of form filling.
>
> And when you hear those self serving ads - "nothing comes for free
now"
> - well you know they are damn right.
> They earn two cents for every minute and the irony is that TMNET and
> JARING now appear to be the "old
> fashioned" ISP's who charge for registration and monthly fees.
> MAXIS doesnt need all that - why should they? They are already earning
> approximately 16.6% more than Jaring and TMNet with this arrangment!
>
> And they have the gall to parade themselves as the free ISP provider!!
>
> This is public deceit and is totally unnaceptable!!
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