Best broadband plans for those on a budget as of February 2023

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Now that we've covered mobile postpaid and prepaid articles for February 2023, it's time to check out the home broadband plans available. Surprisingly, some of the local broadband companies updated their websites this month, so let's see what's changed.

While prices haven't changed much, some ongoing promotions have been switched out. Below, you can find the summary of the best broadband plans for the budget-conscious as of February 2023.

 

Best broadband options under RM100

Quite a few additions this month, but Maxis does have a new promo that offers you a bonus RM100 Grab e-voucher. If you are a heavy Grab user, the Maxis home fibre 30Mbps plan (RM89/month) could be a good deal.

For faster plans, there's Astro Fibre at 50Mbps for RM99/month. However, TIME's 100Mbps plan is probably a better deal if you're chasing maximum value. It costs only RM99/month, but the caveat is that the company only covers high-rise buildings. The Unifi 30Mbps is another option, as it offers 6 months of free speed upgrade to 100Mbps. At least you can try and see if 100Mbps is really what you need (or if it's overkill).

Having said that, Celcom and Digi also recently unveiled some home fibre plans. They're offering some great promos now, so do check them out. Anyway, check the summary below.

Astro Fibre 50Mbps (RM99/month) - Free WiFi-6 router, first month's bill waived, 24-month contract

Celcom Home Fibre 30Mbps (RM80/month) - Free WiFi-6 router, free installation, 24-month contract

Celcom Home Fibre 300Mbps (RM100/month) - Exclusive online offer, free WiFi-6 router, free installation, 24-month contract

Digi Home Fibre 50Mbps (RM75/month) - Free WiFi-6 router, free installation, 24-month contract

Digi Home Fibre 100Mbps (RM100/month) - Free WiFi-6 router, free installation, 24-month contract

Digi Home Fibre 300Mbps (RM100/month) - Exclusive online offer, free WiFi-6 router, free installation, 24-month contract

Maxis Home Fibre 30Mbps (RM89/month) - Free WiFi-6 router with EasyMesh technology, RM100 Grab e-voucher, 24-month contract

TIME Fibre Home 100Mbps (RM99/month) - Free WiFi-5 router, first month's bill waived, 24-month contract

Unifi Home 30Mbps (RM89/month) - Free router, 6-month Lionsgate Play, free speed upgrade to 100Mbps for 6 months, free 30-day trial, 24-month contract

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Best broadband options under RM200

It's mostly the same for broadband plans under RM200/month; the same prices with different promos. As such, the plans that we'd recommend are still the same ones.

First off, those who want maximum speed-to-price value can opt for the TIME broadband plans. But if you live in a landed house or in an area not covered by TIME, Astro is probably the next best option with its 500Mbps plan. You can also go for Telekom's Unifi 300Mbps plan, as it offers excellent value.

Want to keep your budget in the lower RM100++ range? We'd suggest going for the 100Mbps plans. After all, they're fast enough for the average household and are more affordable. As for those who want a portable plan, the Yes Wireless Fibre lets you have broadband speeds on the go.

Astro Fibre 100Mbps (RM129/month) - Free WiFi-6 router, 24-month contract

Astro Fibre 500Mbps (RM189/month) - Free WiFi-6 router, 24-month contract

Celcom Home Fibre 100Mbps (RM120/month) - Free WiFi-6 router, free installation, 24-month contract

Digi Home Fibre 500Mbps (RM130/month) - Exclusive online offer, free WiFi-6 router, free installation, 24-month contract

Maxis Home Fibre 100Mbps (RM129/month) - Free WiFi-6 router with EasyMesh technology, 24-month contract

Maxis Home Fibre 300Mbps (RM149/month) - Free WiFi-6 router with EasyMesh technology, Maxperts WiFi consultation, 24-month contract

TIME Fibre Home 500Mbps (RM139/month) - Free WiFi-6 router, free WiFi-6 mesh, fee at RM99/month for first 6 months, RM100 Shopee voucher (online signup only), 24-month contract

TIME Fibre Home 1Gbps (RM199/month) - Free WiFi-6 router, free WiFi-6 mesh, fee at RM149/month for first 6 months, RM150 Shopee voucher (online signup only), 24-month contract

Unifi Home 100Mbps (RM129/month) - Free WiFi-6 router, free WiFi-6 MESH, 600 minutes voice calls, 6-month Disney Hotstar+, free speed upgrade to 300Mbps for 6 months, free 30-day trial, 24-month contract

Unifi Home 300Mbps (RM159/month) - Free WiFi-6 router, free WiFi-6 MESH, 600 minutes voice calls, 6-month Disney Hotstar+, free speed upgrade to 500Mbps for 6 months, free 30-day trial, 24-month contract

Yes Wireless Fibre 120Mbps (RM148/month) - Free Infinite Gateway 5G router (portable), unlimited 5G data, 150GB 4G data, 24-month contract

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Remember that the prices listed above are before government taxes, so expect your final bill to be slightly higher (6% more). Our summary should give you a basic idea of what these plans offer, but you can check the website if you want more details. We've already updated our postpaid and prepaid articles for February 2023, so check those out too!

Anyway, do you think these plans offer good value? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest mobile tech news.