KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 — TM’s Unifi Mobile is now official and this replaces webe as their new mobility brand. During its launch yesterday, TM has announced that they are giving away one million SIM cards for free and it’s applicable to everyone including non-TM subscribers.

Here’s all you need to know about TM’s new prepaid offering.

How to get it?

The SIM is currently free (Normal: RM10) and you can register for a new SIM Pack (up to 5) from your smartphone. Just download the mobile@unifi app on Android or iOS. You get to choose your own mobile number which uses the 010 and 011 prefix. The free SIM promotion will run until March 31 and while stocks last.

After registering, you can pick it up from your selected TMpoint outlet. Alternatively, you can have it delivered to you for a fee of RM10.60.

What do you get in every SIM pack?

Each SIM Pack will have the following:

  • 20GB (LTE only) data
  • 50MB (3G/LTE) data
  • 10 minutes of voice calls (all networks)
  • 10 SMS (all networks)

Yes. That also means you can get a total of 100GB (5x 20GB) if you order five SIM cards.

Validity/expiry

Unlike typical prepaid plans, there’s no expiry with TM Unifi Mobile so everything gets carried forward as long as you’re active. Your calls, SMS, data and credit will be there as long as you use it, buy an add-on or perform a top up within 90 days since your last purchase.

Take note that your Unifi Mobile line will be terminated if you don’t buy any add-ons within 90 days from your last transaction date. The cheapest add-on you can purchase is a RM10 calls+sms pack. So that’s at least RM40 per year to maintain a line with UniFi Mobile.

Unifi Mobile add-on and rates

Below is the cost for data, calls and SMS on Unifi Mobile.

  • 8GB High-speed (4GB LTE only + 4GB LTE/3G) – RM50
  • 4GB High-speed (2GB LTE only + 2GB LTE/3G) – RM30
  • 2GB High-speed (1GB LTE only + 1GB LTE/3G) – RM15
  • 1GB Basic-internet (1GB LTE/3G) – RM13
  • 200 min calls + 200 SMS – RM30
  • 60 min calls + 60 SMS – RM10

If you run out of something, just add-on via the mobile@unifi app. Since there’s no expiry, it would be cheaper to go for its higher add-on option for a lower cost per GB. If you travel overseas, Unifi Mobile also offers unlimited data roaming in selected countries at RM39/day. The rates are similar to webe and you’ll need to purchase it from the app before using.

Network and coverage

Unifi Mobile has its own 4G LTE network which runs on Band 5 (850MHz). For areas that are not covered, it will roam into Celcom’s 3G/2G network. Since the data is split between LTE and LTE/3G, you’ll need to be within Unifi Mobile’s coverage area and have the right device in order to maximise your usage. In case you’re wondering, Unifi Mobile is supported on iPhone.

For more info, you can visit TM’s Unifi Mobile page. — SoyaCincau