A few months ago, TM introduced its 2Gbps and 1Gbps Unifi fibre broadband plans which start from RM349/month. As pointed out recently by Lowyat.Net, it appears that there’s a price increase as the 1Gbps plan with Unifi TV now costs RM378.90/month while the 2Gbps bandwidth (2x 1Gbps) option costs RM428.90/month.
To recap, the two new Unifi gigabit plans are only offered with a Unifi TV bundle and you can’t get it standalone. The 2Gbps bundle retails for RM459/month but it was offered with an introductory price of RM399/month. Meanwhile, the 1Gbps bundle option retails for RM409/month but it was offered with an introductory price of RM349/month.
RM29.90 extra for 2Gbps and 1Gbps Bundle
If you look at the current Unifi fibre broadband page, the 2Gbps option with Unifi TV is now offered for RM428.90/month while the 1Gbps bundle costs RM378.90/month. This looks like an increase of RM29.90/month. One notable difference is that these plans are now bundled with Unifi TV Ultimate Max which comes with Netflix Standard. To be fair, the previously announced prices were introductory and it was offered for a limited time. Those who signed up earlier will still continue to pay the same subscription fee without any changes.
Unifi says new bundled plans unlock greater value
Responding to the matter, TM has issued a statement saying that the latest offering provides customers with greater value as well as a seamless experience across Unifi services. According to the statement, “This campaign provides multiple benefits to subscribers, offering more value for money, and are geared towards elevating customer experience, including high-speed broadband and content with a diverse selection of streaming apps and TV channels.”
It added, “With the latest addition of Netflix, the new 2Gbps and 1Gbps Unifi Ultra packages include the Unifi TV Ultimate Max Pack (also available separately for all Unifi subscribers at a limited time offer of RM89.90), which gives access to 10 streaming apps such as Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Viu, iQiyi, Lionsgate Play, and beIN SPORTS CONNECT as well as more than 70 premium channels.”
Previous Unifi Fibre + Unifi TV plan still available at Unifi Stores
While it isn’t shown on the Unifi website, TM says that the earlier launched packages are still available at Unifi Stores nationwide at their original price. TM also says Unifi customers who don’t want the extra video streaming services during sign-up will still have the option to purchase the value-added services and customise their package offering.
As announced by Fahmi Fadzil, broadband prices are expected to be reduced by September with the implementation of the Mandatory Standard on Access Pricing (MSAP). As we’ve reported recently, TM has added a tiered pricing structure for its wholesale rates and it insists that all players will enjoy price reduction across the board.
Related reading
- TM Unifi now offering 2Gbps and 1Gbps fibre broadband, starting at RM349/month
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- Despite tiered pricing, TM says all fibre broadband players will enjoy lower HSBB wholesale price with latest RAO
- Can TM charge higher HSBB wholesale rates than MSAP? Here’s MCMC’s response
