Best mobile prepaid plans for the budget-conscious as of July 2023

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July has been an interesting month for many. There were plenty of new products launched, including phones you might want to buy. You may also want a new mobile prepaid package for it. In that case, you'll want to check for new deals from local telcos. So here is our list of the best mobile prepaid plans for the budget-conscious as of July 2023.

 

Best prepaid options under RM30

For July 2023, there are some notable changes in prepaid plans. Most notably, Maxis has revamped its Hotlink prepaid offerings, consolidating the various plans into just unlimited or high-speed data options. In the under RM30/month category, Hotlink's RM25/month plan now offers 20GB (previously 15GB).

Besides Hotlink, Digi Prepaid has a new "Pakej Data Khas Belia" promo. It applies to youths 12-24 years old and offers 15GB of high-speed data for RM20/month. You'll also get unlimited social media access, 5GB of bonus data and unlimited calls for 12 months.

Other than these two, the other telcos aren't offering any promos as of the time of writing. But if you want a plan with good value, the Digi promo is the one you should pick. You can also grab the Yes Prepaid or U Mobile Prepaid if you prefer unlimited data. For more details, check the list below.

Digi Prepaid NEXT 20 (RM20/month) - 15GB high-speed data, unlimited social media (TikTok/Instagram/Twitter/Facebook), 1GB wireless hotspot, 30-day validity, 5GB bonus data + unlimited calls (limited time promo)

Hotlink High-Speed Internet Plus (RM25/month) - 20GB high-speed data, unlimited calls, RM20 with 20% cashback, 30-day validity

Pakej Perpaduan Celcom | Digi | U Mobile (RM30) - 30GB @3Mbps, accumulative data, 180-day validity

U Mobile Prepaid U25 (RM25/month) - Unlimited 4G data @3Mbps, unlimited calls, 30-day validity

Yes Prepaid FT5G Unlimited (RM30/month) - Unlimited 4G/5G, uncapped speed, unlimited calls, 12GB wireless hotspot, 30-day validity

Yoodo Makcik Bawang (RM26/month) - 20GB high-speed data, 20GB Facebook, 20GB WhatsApp, 30-day validity

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Best prepaid options under RM60

Like the previous category, Hotlink is the telco with the changes in the RM60/month category. But besides that, most of the other prepaid packages remain the same. Of course, we've changed our recommendations for Hotlink. One option is the RM50/month package, which offers 12Mbps unlimited data. It also has unlimited calls and hotspot data. You can also opt for the RM40/month Hotlink high-speed Internet plan for 40GB of high-speed Internet data and some cash back.

Celcom Xpax Unlimited Internet (RM40/month) - 10GB high-speed data, unlimited Internet (@3Mbps), 5G booster, 3GB wireless hotspot, unlimited calls, RM5 TnG eWallet credit, extra 5GB high-speed data (in-store signup only), 30-day validity

Digi Prepaid NEXT 35 (RM35/month) - 30GB high-speed data, unlimited calls, unlimited social media (TikTok/Instagram/Twitter/Facebook), 3GB wireless hotspot, 30-day validity

Hotlink Unlimited Plus (RM50/month) - Unlimited Internet (@12Mbps, FUP 100GB), unlimited calls, unlimited hotspot, RM40 with 20% Cashback, 30-day validity

Hotlink High-Speed Internet Plus (RM35/month) - 40GB high-speed data, unlimited calls, RM28 with 20% Cashback, 30-day validity

U Mobile Prepaid U40 (RM40/month) - Uncapped 4G/5G speeds on weekends, unlimited 4G @6Mbps, unlimited calls, unlimited wireless hotspot, 30-day validity

Uni5G Prepaid Monthly Unlimited (RM35/month) - Unlimited data 4G/5G, unlimited calls, 5GB wireless hotspot data, RM5 cashback (promo),

Yoodo Kepochi (RM51/month) - 40GB high-speed data, 20GB Facebook, 20GB WhatsApp, 100-min calls, 30-day validity

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Hotlink combining all the different prepaid options is overall a good move. But it does mean that people who prefer having data for specific activities, like streaming or social media, lose out on extra benefits. Anyway, we'll be posting our postpaid and home fibre plans soon, so take note if you're interested in those.

Well, that's it for July 2023. As usual, we'd like to know your thoughts about the local prepaid packages. Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more articles like this.