To keep the SIM active, users under Internet 365 had to top-up a minimum of RM5 every 60 days, but with the new Hotlink Prepaid Pantas, users now have to reload a minimum of RM10 within a 30-day period. Aside from that, all internet passes purchased still come with 365-day validity. For comparison, the Internet 365 plan came with 10GB for RM20, 4GB for RM10, and 2GB for RM6. And just like the previous plan, Prepaid Pantas comes with the option to have one year of SIM validity for RM30, so that light users wouldn’t have to worry about topping up every month.
The starter pack for Hotlink Prepaid Pantas costs RM10 with RM5 credit, but requires users to purchase the internet pass separately. Maxis is also offering a SIM Pack bundle for RM25, which comes with RM2 credit and 10GB of data. Calls are charged at a flat rate of 15 sen for every 30 seconds and 15 sen per SMS to all local networks. Aside from the Hotlink website and Maxis stores, those interested can also buy the Hotlink Prepaid Pantas SIM pack at any 7-Eleven, myNEWS, and 99 Speedmart outlets. (Source: Maxis press release)
