I just switched to become a freelance months ago. So I opt to the mobile broadband, and travel a lot across Malaysia. Then I got sick and got diarrhea, not sure if it is colon cleansers that working or I got a minor food poisoned. Speaking of Malaysia broadband, I seriously have no idea how to describe anymore. Of course, by counting the ISP, you can have a lot of them, but stability and friendliness?
Recently due to my girlfriend who is going to use my laptop for a few weeks, so we hooked up with Windows XP again. By looking at my Celcom broadband statistic, I must say, I am quite impress but not respect. These are why!
Impressed: Stability
So far Celcom broadband gave me the most stable broadband I’ve experience. Not even Streamyx (wired broadband) can provide. I tested at Kota Bharu, Kuala Terengganu, Kuala Lumpur, Puchong, Perhentian Island and some villages across the east coast. Celcom runs well in all these location 
Impressed: Friendly user
Almost like plug and play. Install the mobile partner software and connect. That’s all. I even tried on using my Nokia E71 as the modem as well as using my Nokia E71 as internet device. Not a problem at all
No respect: Speed not as promised
I was promised to have up to 3.5mbps to 7.2mbps, normally I would expect at least 900kbps to 2mbps. I only get 50kbps to 80kbps the best. Not even close to the minimum speed they promised.
No respect: SIM Card error
I get a few times SIM card error. I’m still not clear why this happen though. Whenever I come across to unable to connect with an error 619. I will just replace the SIM card onto a mobile phone and tried to online or make call (though it is impossible), then only it would connect. It’s like giving them SIM card a boost. Still no idea…
Of course, I would keep this modem for myself only. Since there is no contract, I can terminate anytime I want. Until I need to travel, I think once I settle down, I don’t need this connection anymore 
