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Streamyx blocks Facebook?

streamyx blocks Facebook

I cannot access Facebook from the TM Streamyx account for last few days, but it’s ok with Wifi via Unifi.

Another possibility is local Wifi via Streamyx is configured to block out Facebook.

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Malaysia is first country in South East Asia connected to internet, but its present status is pathethic

Malaysia connected to internet in 1993 via Jaring, the first in South East Asia and also among the few in Asia.

Sadly to say the present internet connectivity speed in Malaysia is at the bottom in South East Asia.

Malaysia is in the bottom top 10 in Google download speed benchmarking survey for 50 countries. The funny thing is Singapore is also in the bottom 10 for mobile downloading speed, but let wait and see how Singapore improving its internet mobile infrastructure in next 3 years.

Kiasuland seems is complacent also after attaining the richest nation status in the world.

China and Vietnam are well above Malaysia in desktop and mobile internet performamce.

country-performance

Top 10 in Desktop Speeds (in seconds)
Slovak Republic (3.3)
South Korea (3.5)
Czech Republic (3.7)
Netherlands (3.9)
Japan (4)
Denmark (4.3)
Switzerland (4.3)
Sweden (4.5)
Belgium (4.6)
Norway (4.8)

Bottom 10 in Desktop Speeds (in seconds)
Chile (10)
Colombia (10.2)
Peru (11.7)
Brazil (11.8)
Argentina (12.8)
Malaysia (14.3)
Venezuela (14.9)
India (15.1)
Philippines (15.4)
Indonesia (20.3)

Top 10 in Mobile Speeds (in seconds)
South Korea (4.8)
Denmark (5.2)
Hong Kong (5.9)
Norway (6)
Sweden (6.1)
Estonia (6.2)
Czech Republic (6.3)
Japan (6.4)
Romania (7.5)
Slovak Republic (7.6)

Bottom 10 in Mobile Speeds (in seconds)
Malaysia (12.7)
Indonesia (12.9)
Singapore (12.9)
Mexico (14.1)
Brazil (15.8)
Argentina (16.3)
India (16.4)
Thailand (17.4)
Saudi Arabia (21.2)
United Arab Emirates (26.7)

Internet turns 30, parties like an 18 year old

By Swapnil Mathur

The Internet, the last bastion of free speech, the ocean of all knowledge and the one-stop shop for all kinds of fun today turns 30 – and it is looking really good for a 30 year old!

The Internet found its beginnings as Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET) when it switched over from using Network Control Protocol to TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol).

History notes that this change was not easy, as many operators resisted going from an already working system to something that was just a “standard” in text. It is said that one day, the admins of ARPANET just flipped the switch, turning off all of NCP for a day or so to get people to switch over to TCP/IP.

With those humble beginnings, the Internet has grown into an entity that is now an integral part of everyone’s lives. While it may be entirely possible to live a day or two without the internet, it is hard to imagine a life without it.

Everything from entertainment to hardcore businesses rely on the Internet as a gateway to achieving the required result. Not to mention the tons of laughter the internet provides. If a worldwide calamity did occur that took out the internet, we might as well just prepare for the dark ages once again.

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You will pull your hairs off after knowing Hong Kong broadband service is dirt cheap

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1 Gigabit/s broadband package is sold at 199 Hong Kong dollars or 78.5 Ringgit.

Most of us are either to pay RM88 for 1 Megabit/s Streamyx and RM150 for 5 Megabits/s Unifi.

Hong Kong people have enjoyed 1000 time faster speed than 1M Streamyx at a slightly cheaper price. When Malaysians can enjoy 1G broadband service? I guess not earlier than 2020.

More insulting is Vietnam broadband service is also faster than Malaysia, but at the half price we paid to TM.

Wanna commit suicide after reading this post?

Recommendation for this post: Vote out BN

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Saved RM 150 per month for not subscribing internet broadband service

Instead of subscribing to Unifi broadband after terminated a 8-year old Streamyx broadband, I have decided to stop subscribing Unifi broadband service.

The reason is Celcom sent me a lawyer letter for RM 70++ due payment which I have disputed the payment was settled.

Since Celcom and its parent company, TM is a monopolized broadband service provider in Cheras. Thus, say NO to Unifi is only legal protest I can make.

Anyway, I subscribed to Digi 3G’s RM30 monthly package for internet backup and also to keep RM500++ credit prepaid phone in active.

RM150 saved from Unifi can be better used for my breakfast expenses at a nearby Malay restaurant with free WIFI service. I can still access internet from my resident through 3G and hacked wifi channel. [Reminder: Wifi hacking is illegal in Malaysia.]

The annual saving is RM150 X 12 = RM1800. RM1800 is small for BN rich cronies, but it’s a big money for many poor families.

Another feasible option is sharing broadband bandwidth with your neighbors. Let say three families in a row share a Unifi account, each family can save RM100 per month or RM1200 per year. RM1200 can buy a mid-end smartphone or buy reading books for your kid.

If 100,000 families follows my advice, TM will losing RM 120 million revenue per year.

Why you are waiting for?

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Celcom customer service is suck

I show you two hard evidences from the Celcom customer service I have collected today.

Maxis, uMobile and Celcom are in my blacklist now, Digi is only telco in my shopping cart.

1. Celcom customer support email is always dead.

2. Feedback form in the Celcom online customer service also dead.