Maxis - Malaysia

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Maxis (Malaysia) uses 2 GSM bands, 4 LTE bands, and 2 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Maxis (Malaysia). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.maxis.com.my/

Last updated: 2024/08/04 - See latest updates

Maxis Malaysia is a leading communications service provider in Malaysia, offering a wide range of mobile and broadband services. Here are some key points about their mobile network:

  1. Network Coverage:

    • Maxis operates 2G EDGE, 4G LTE, and 4G LTE-A networks.
    • As of 2016, Maxis achieved 100% 4G population coverage with a minimum signal strength of -110dBm in Klang Valley, Penang, and Johor Bahru. Nationally, it covers 88% of the population with a minimum signal strength of -110dBm.
    • In July 2018, Maxis claimed that its 4G LTE network covered 92% of the population in the country.

  2. Frequency Bands:

    • Maxis uses various frequency bands including 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, and 2600 MHz for its LTE services.

  3. Services:

    • The company offers both prepaid and postpaid plans under its Hotlink brand, which is popular among Malaysian users. Hotlink services include IDD 132 for international calls at discounted rates.
    • Maxis also provides 5G services, offering true 5G speeds starting from RM79 per month.

  4. Reliability and Coverage:

    • Maxis claims that its network covers 9 out of 10 Malaysians, ensuring reliable connectivity both indoors and outdoors.

  5. Innovative Services:

    • Maxis was the first company to launch LTE services in Malaysia on January 1, 2013, starting in the Klang Valley region.
    • It also introduced Malaysia's first Near Field Communication (NFC) service called FastTap, integrating Touch 'n Go and Visa Wave from Maybank.

Overall, Maxis Malaysia provides comprehensive mobile network services, including high-speed data, voice, and international calling options, making it a significant player in the country's telecommunications market.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Maxis Malaysia uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band operates from 890.0 to 915.0 MHz for the uplink and from 935.0 to 960.0 MHz for the downlink. The deployment of this frequency band is part of Maxis's comprehensive mobile network services, which include high-speed data, voice, and international calling options.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Maxis Malaysia uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band for its mobile services. This band is primarily used in Europe and is mainly employed for uplink frequencies ranging from 1710 MHz to 1785 MHz and downlink frequencies ranging from 1805 MHz to 1880 MHz.

Supported GSM Protocols

Name Generation
GPRS 2.5G
EDGE 2.5G

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

Maxis Malaysia uses LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) for its network. This frequency band is part of the company's LTE services, which were first introduced in Malaysia on January 1, 2013, starting in the Klang Valley region.
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

Maxis Malaysia uses the LTE B7 (2600 MHz) frequency band for its LTE services. This band was deployed in 2013, when Maxis became the first provider to introduce 4G LTE in Malaysia.
B1 (2100 MHz) LTE

Maxis Malaysia uses the LTE frequency band B1 (2100 MHz) for its LTE services. This band was deployed in 2013, when Maxis first launched its LTE services in Malaysia, starting in the Klang Valley region.
B28 (700 MHz APT) LTE

Maxis Malaysia uses LTE Band 28 (700 MHz APT) for its 4G LTE network. This band operates between 703 MHz and 803 MHz, supporting channel bandwidths of 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz. The band is known for its excellent propagation characteristics, allowing signals to penetrate buildings and cover larger geographic areas with less infrastructure.

Supported LTE Protocols

Name Generation
LTE 4G

5G NR

Name Interface Description
N78 (3500 MHz) 5G NR

Maxis Malaysia uses frequency band 5G NR N78 (3500 MHz). This frequency band was deployed in August 2024.
N257 (mmWave 28 GHz) 5G NR

Maxis Malaysia is using the 5G NR frequency band n257, which operates at 28 GHz. This band is part of the mmWave spectrum and is known for its high bandwidth and high speeds, but it has a limited coverage range. The deployment of this band is crucial for applications that require ultra-low latency and high-speed connectivity, such as connected vehicles and smart city IoT. The use of mmWave technology in this band is essential for achieving the high-performance requirements of these applications.

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