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

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Q1 2023 comes to a close at the end of this week. Time sure flies, huh? As promised, we're once again posting a list of the best mobile prepaid plans you can sign up for. So if you like to have a quick way to find the options you like, read on!

Not much has changed in the under RM30/month range, but you'll see some new options in the under RM60/month category. For comparison, you can check out last month's summary too. Without further ado, here are the best mobile prepaid plans for the budget-conscious as of March 2023.

 

Best prepaid options under RM30

As mentioned, not much has changed in this category. For greater value, check out the options we've listed below. Of course, you can also go to the respective telco websites to find what works for you. If you have a very low budget, an option like the Digi Prepaid Next 15 (RM15/month) could be ideal. Just keep in mind that it only offers 6GB of data.

Alternatively, go for the unity packages, which most local telcos now offer. These plans provide 30GB of data for RM30. What's great is it lasts for 180 days, plus all unused data will remain even after the validity period ends. Note that these plans are only available this year, so take advantage while you can.

Hotlink Streaming (RM25/month) - 15GB high-speed data, unlimited high-speed streaming for selected apps (6 am to 6 pm), 30-day validity

Digi Prepaid NEXT 30 (RM30/month) - 20GB high-speed data, unlimited social media (TikTok/Instagram/Twitter/Facebook), 2GB wireless hotspot, 30-day validity

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

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

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

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

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

 

Best prepaid options under RM60

This month, we have two new offers in the under RM60/month range. To be honest, the new ones are probably the better deals this time around. Besides that, the other plans are mostly the same in value.

If you're looking for a good deal, we recommend the RM35/month Hotlink Pantas package. Using the Hotlink app, you can claim promo vouchers that provide 20GB of high-speed data from 15 February 2023 until 31 March 2023. For more details, check the promo FAQ.

Celcom Xpax Unlimited 40GB High Speed (RM45/month) - 40GB 4G/5G data, 1x VR content, 1-month Blacknut Cloud Gaming, unlimited calls, 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 Pantas (RM35/month) - 30GB high-speed data, bonus 20GB high-speed data (via promo voucher), unlimited calls, 30-day validity

Hotlink Streaming (RM40/month) - 25GB high-speed data, unlimited high-speed streaming for selected apps (6 am to 6 pm), 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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As a reminder, the plans listed above are before government taxes or add-ons. It also doesn't take into account the price you'd have to pay to buy the starter pack, which is required when signing up for a prepaid plan.

So what are your thoughts on the new offerings? Do you think local telcos should run more promos? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more mobile and tech news.