Celcom giving away 40GB worth of FiRST Gold internet and device bundle packages

Customers engaging with Blue Cube personnel regarding the latest devices bundled with FiRST™ by Celcom Internet Plans.

Christmas is just 3 days away, and Celcom Axiata Berhad are already bringing their Celcom customers a season of joy by giving the latest devices and more internet data exclusive for them starting this holiday season.

In conjunction with their FiRST Blue and FiRST Gold post-paid internet plans success, Celcom has implemented 40GB worth of internet and data for FiRST Gold with a monthly commitment of only RM100. In addition, starting from 23 December the new FiRST Blue Internet and FiRST Gold Internet users were also given a chance to get new devices bundled together which are the Apple iPad Mini 4 16GB, Apple iPad Mini 4 64GB and Apple iPad Pro 128GB models, starting from as low as RM1268.

“FiRST Gold Internet will give 6GB of monthly internet together with 12GB between 1am to 7am. With a monthly commitment of RM100, customers will also receive 6GB complimentary Celcom WiFi per month and 12GB complimentary WiFi from 1am to 7am as well. This internet plan also consists of our 4GB FREE internet on weekends, totalling up to 40GB of data and internet per month!” said Zalman Aefendy Zainal Abidin, Chief of Sales and Marketing Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad.

Besides that, FiRST Blue and Gold users will be given free unlimited music with Yonder Music for 12 months, their unused Internet data will also be carried forward up to 6GB per month and an extended credit limit up to RM500. Lastly, they are also eligible to enjoy Celcom’s Millions of Giveaways throughout the month of December until 29 February 2016.

“Celcom is significantly bringing more internet through our FiRST Gold Internet, which has been personalised to cater to the ever changing digital needs of Malaysians. It goes without saying that these new plans complement correspondingly to our customers’ usage behaviour, and are powered by the country’s widest and fastest 4G network,’’ Zalman added.

For more information on the packages and price plans, visit www.celcom.com.my or any of the nearest Blue Cube stores and selected Celcom Xclusive Partners.


Celcom giving away RM1000000 worth of movie tickets to all Celcom and Xpax customers

(left to right) Celcom Axiata Berhad, FiRST Group Brand Manager, A’an Sriyani, Chief of Sales and Marketing Officer, Zalman Zainal Abidin, Xpax Group Brand Manager, Alvin Tan and team, offically launching Celcom’s Millions of Give-aways!

With Christmas just around the corner, Celcom Axiata Berhad has decided to reward its customers including Xpax users by giving away one million worth of movie tickets whenever they subscribe to any Xpax mobile Internet plan or new sign up with any FiRST plans and purchase of Max up. This is currently on going starting from December this month until the end of February 2016.

“For the month of December until 6 January 2016, customers will be qualified to enjoy a free movie ticket with selected cinemas nationwide whenever they purchase any of our internet plans. Customers who prefer to consume the giveaway digitally can also opt for complimentary movies on ESCAPE as well.” said Zalman Aefendy Zainal Abidin, Chief of Sales and Marketing Officer, Celcom Axiata Berhad. “Celcom will always place the needs of our customers first by fuelling them with seamless internet coverage together with millions of rewards. This time, our focus is to top-up our customers’ needs with millions of giveaways like entertainment, food, beverages and many more.” he added.

To enjoy this wonderful gift from Celcom in the time period of December until 6 January 2016, customers must:-

Celcom or Xpax customers that have followed the steps above will receive a gift code via SMS, after that they can proceed to log on to the Xpax or Celcom website to key in their details and get a voucher. The voucher is for redeeming a free movie ticket at selected cinemas nationwide.

In other news, Celcom have also teased two more exciting and special giveaways in January and February 2016 worth millions of ringgit.

For more information on the promotion, head over to the Celcom or Xpax website to check it out.


Celcom giving away free 88GB hotspot and internet data quota each and more promotions

In view of the on-going MCO, Celcom has just announced that they will be offering free 88GB hotspot and Internet data quota for their Xpax consumers. As for the Mega postpaid users, they can enjoy a new Mix and Match promo.

Starting with the new Xpax promo, new prepaid customers who subscribe to Celcom Xpax Unlimited Internet RM12 Weekly or Unlimited RM35 Monthly passes are eligible for the free 88GB hotspot quota. It can be purchased on the Celcom Life app and it's valid up to 3 days. For existing prepaid customers with 7-day, 14-day, or 30-day Internet Passes, they will get to enjoy the same promo as well. Those with Unlimited Internet passes can also enjoy the 88GB package at RM8.80, valid up to 8 days.

On the other hand, all Celcom Xpax prepaid customers can participate in simple missions via the Celcom Life app to unlock instant rewards, and complete more ‘missions’ to be in the running to win an iPhone 12 Pro. Completing each mission such as the first login or 15 daily logins on Celcom Life app will award prepaid customers with free internet, free credit and free validity. Customers will get one entry for the iPhone 12 Pro grand prize once they have completed 6 missions.

Last but not least, Celcom Mega postpaid family lines can enjoy the Mix and Match promotion as aforementioned. This allows the customers to choose 2 smartphones from 14 different brands which include 1x 5G phone and 1x 4G phone for RM188 only. Finally, Celcom XP Lite postpaid customers with M or L passes can also enjoy the recently upgraded free unlimited Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and WeChat access, above the existing unlimited YouTube.

For more information on Celcom’s latest offerings and exclusive deals, you can visit their official website at www.celcom.com.my or www.celcom.com.my/xpax. Stay tuned for more local trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Celcom giving free trials to digital content with its Test KawKaw campaign

With the movement restriction order causing people to be stuck at home, we turn to the bountiful internet for digital content that can fill our extra time. Well, Celcom has something in store for consumers. The company has announced the Test KawKaw campaign, which will let you get some digital content for free for a limited time.

Test KawKaw is a new campaign and the goal is to provide Celcom customers with certain digital content like games, music, and videos. From now until 30 April 2020, Celcom postpaid and Xpad prepaid customers can sign up to get free trial subscriptions to Game Hero, Viu, BIMA Life, and Call Me Tones. During the free trial, you'll be able to enjoy the platform of your choice as much as you want.

Now, to be clear, the free trials provided are for a limited time only. This means that after the free trial you subscribed to is over, you will have to pay the subscription fee for continued usage. Of course, you can cancel it before the trial is up to avoid that. If you're not sure, check the campaign page for the details and FAQ.

Of course, that's not the only way you can pass the time in the remaining 11 days left for the restricted movement order. You can also play some mobile games or check out the Steam Game Festival this weekend to kill time. For those who have other ideas, do share it with us on our Facebook page! And for more news like this, remember to follow us on TechNave.com.


Celcom has already begun 5G trials to employees and selected customers

We are almost at the end of the third quarter of the year and there's still barely any 5G connectivity in Malaysia. However, it looks like Celcom is preparing well for the next phase. Recently, the company just released its 1H2022 performance and here's what it says about 5G preparation.

Datuk Idham Nawawi, the CEO of Celcom Axiata Berhad, said the company's 5G preparations are ongoing for both consumers and Enterprises. To date, Celcom has worked with relevant parties and has successfully integrated over 1,000 5G sites into its LTE and LTE-A networks.

More importantly, Celcom has already started conducting 5G trials with its employees and started friendly 5G user trials for selected customers. The company is also collaborating with 39 local and international technology and digital partners to prepare a 5G ecosystem, solutions and services across industries.

Besides that, there are also other highlights from Celcom's 1H2022 performance review:

That's all, folks. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Celcom has announced 100% support for GST on prepaid topups

Celcom Axiata has officially announced that it will support the wishes of Yang Berhormat Dato' Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek, Communication and Multimedia Minister in the implementation of GST for prepaid top-ups. According to them, as a comitted company, they will provide full support and cooperation for the greater good of Malaysians. This is in response to the recent announcement on the implementation of GST for prepaid services in Malaysia. The Celcom announcement was made by Dato' Sri Shazalli Ramly, CEO of Celcom Axiata Berhad in support of Shabery's suggestion that consumers should receive RM10 worth of prepaid air time when they purchase RM10 pre-paid reload value. According to BERNAMA, the minister said once an agreement has been reached with the companies, he would present it to the Cabinet and obtain their greenlight before implementing the new price system as soon as possible.


A 100MP front camera smartphone could be coming out this year

It's crazy to see how a modest 12MP rear camera got upgraded up to 108MP, we also got to see a fair share of the front camera being bumped up to as high as 32MP. But what if I told you that the front camera could get upgraded to 100MP as well?

At the moment, this is a rumour posted by reputable Chinese leakster Digital Chat Station but it's best to take it with a pinch of salt. We couldn't find his tweet about it either in his Twitter account but sources say a Chinese brand is working on it. A 100MP (or 108MP in technical terms) front camera is too big, though, but there are ways to get it done.

Currently, what phone brands are doing to integrate a 32MP front camera having a pop-up mechanism that doesn't take a lot of space on the display. Some brands are also using a motorized flip camera module such as the ASUS Zenfone 6 and Zenfone 7. Or perhaps they could just boost up the pixels as they did for the rear camera software and call it a day.

Samsung may be ahead of the front camera game as there are rumours that they are already working on a 200MP front camera. Currently, the Exynos 2100 chipset is capable of supporting a 200MP front camera but that is remained to be seen. Until then, we shall see how it goes so stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Celcom has joined UTM and Ericsson on 5G and IoT research

Celcom will work with UTM and Ericsson to drive the development of 5G and IoT use cases relevant for Malaysia. (L-R) Professor Dr. Tharek Abd Rahman, Non-Governmental Commission Member of Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, Todd Ashton, President, Ericsson Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, Yang Berhormat Gobind Singh Deo, Minister of Communications and Multimedia, Idham Nawawi, Chief Executive Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad, Al-Ishsal Ishak, Chairman of Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, and Professor Dr. Shamsul Sahibuddin, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Campus

Today, Celcom Axiata Berhad has signed a new agreement on joining IC5G at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). IC5G is an initiative by UTM and Ericsson back in 2015, where its research and development on 5G technology is conducted for the benefit of students and industry professionals.

To give you a brief summary of IC5G, it is a facilitate research platform on understanding the impact of 5G on industries and society. There's an innovation showroom, where it showcases 5G uses and demonstration, a research lab on studying 5G (propagation, antenna, wireless communications, networks, security, sustainability and safety studies), and finally, a learning space for short-, medium- and long-term learning programmes on 5G.

The agreement was signed in presence of YB Tuan, Gobind Singh Deo, Minister of Communications and Multimedia. As part of the agreement, Celcom will work with UTM and Ericsson to drive the development of 5G and IoT use cases relevant for Malaysia, which includes studying and testing network traffic across different use cases to better understand 5G performance and feasibility scenarios.

Todd Ashton, President, Ericsson Malaysia, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh said, “Ericsson remains committed to bringing our world class technology to Malaysia and we firmly believe that through partnerships, the full value of connectivity can be realised for the whole ecosystem. I would like to welcome Celcom as a partner to the Innovation Centre for 5G that we initiated in collaboration with UTM in 2015. With Celcom now on board, it will boost our joint efforts to develop 5G and IoT use cases.”

Stay tuned for more 5G development news at TechNave.com.


Celcom has launched an One Stop Business Solution, Celcom Business Suite for Retail !

Today, Celcom Axiata Berhad had launched the Celcom Business Suite for Retail. It combines a one-stop digital communication and operational solutions that are specially designed to go and digitise the retail businesses.

The new Celcom Business Suite provides a digital solutions and services in the market with an end-to-end business solution in one package. It offers a flexible huge data allocation, wireless internet, combined solutions for sales and marketing without the need to source multiple providers and also flexibility to cater to various retail needs regardless of size.

The new bundled Celcom Business Suite for Retail comprises of:

Celcom Business customers can also choose to customise add-ons services based on their business requirements. Besides, Celcom Business Suite subscribers can opt for Microsoft Office365: Business Essential, Microsoft Office365: Business Premium, additional VirtuExt extension, Location Based Advertising(LBA), and Cloud Secure.

For more information on Celcom Business Suite for Retail, do visit the official website.


Celcom holds 63MILANG Deals to celebrate Merdeka Day 2020

Next Monday, our country celebrates its 63rd year of independence. As you would expect, companies are already pushing out promos and campaigns to celebrate, including Xiaomi and OPPO. Joining the party is Celcom with its 63MILANG Deals, which will have great deals for smartphones.

From 27 August 2020 until 30 September 2020, Celcom prepaid and postpaid customers stand a chance to purchase the new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G for just 63 cents. To do that, you will have to download the Celcom Life app, then go to the '63MILANG Deals' and click on 'Join Now'. You can get one entry each day and there are only 35 units, so act fast!

Celcom Xpax prepaid users will also get an extra 63GB of high-speed data for 2 days if you purchase the 7 or 14-day Internet Pass, or 3 days if you buy the 30-day pass through the app. Moreover, the 'Mix & Match' deal for Celcom MEGA customers now lets you pick any two smartphones for free starting from 29 August to 31 October. The models you can choose include the vivo Y50, OPPO A92, Samsung Galaxy A51, and more.

In conjunction with the campaign, Celcom will also be running a mask design contest called 'MeReka Merdeka'. You can submit a mask of your design to Celcom and those that were selected will be produced and sold. What's great is that all the sales proceeds will be awarded to the designer, making it a great opportunity for you to earn some extra income.

If you would like to know more about the 63MILANG Deals, do check out the campaign page. With that said, would you switch over to Celcom to enjoy these exclusive deals? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Celcom iPhone 8 launch to sell Apple iPhone 8 series from RM99 only

By now, most of you have already heard that the Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are coming to Malaysia on 20 October 2017. And yes, there's barely any difference between the iPhone 8 series and iPhone 7 series. Even though that's the case, the fact remains that the iPhone 8 series is still the superior one. Celcom also wants you to know that there is going to be a special promotion for the flagships for just RM99 or RM999. SAY WHAT NOW?

Is that even possible? Of course, Celcom just made it happen and they will be having a Celcom iPhone 8 launch on the launching date. The special promotion applies to the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus (64GB) for just RM99 or RM999. To win and bring home the iPhone 8 series, you will stand a chance to win either one as long as you sign up for the device bundle program from Celcom FIRST postpaid plans. Winners will be chosen randomly and it's a one-day promotion by Celcom, only at Blue Cube Iconic, Sunway Pyramid. How can you not say yes to the upcoming most affordable flagship by Celcom on that day?

We also heard there are other great promotions at the Celcom iPhone 8 launch as well so bring your friends and family, see you at the Blue Cube Iconic, Sunway Pyramid on 20 October 2017, from 8am to 10pm!


Celcom improving LTE network quality in Malaysia, to have 1200 Active LTE sites by Q3 of 2014

Celcom remains one of the major LTE network providers in Malaysia but is currently working hard to upgrade LTE performance in Malaysia. Celcom have recently revealed that they are spending millions of Ringgit to upgrade their LTE network with the goal of providing 1200 active LTE sites in Malaysia by Q3 of 2014. The previous target was only 300 active LTE sites but with this 4x increase we could soon see faster LTE network speeds, better reliability and above all better LTE coverage in Malaysia. Focus areas will include the Klang Valley, Eastern areas of Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak, major highways and popular tourist locations with an expected completion date in April 2014. This move is largely seen to be an appeasing gesture due to the recent MCMC announcement that local telcos are not pulling their weight. Hopefully, things will indeed improve but we'd still recommend a wait-and-see approach if you're still on the fence about going into LTE as even 3G networks have yet to deliver the maximum speeds possible.


Celcom intensifies 4G LTE Network together with Ericsson and Huawei

Dato' Sri Shazalli Ramly, Chief Executive Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad; together with Todd Ashton (on Shazalli's right), Head of Ericsson Malaysia and Sri Lanka; Abraham Liu (on Shazalli's left), Chief Executive Officer of Huawei (M) Sdn Bhd; and the rest of the Celcom network team

Today, Celcom Axiata Berhad (Celcom) has announced their collaboration with Ericsson Malaysia Sdn Bhd and Huawei Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd as the company's main network infrastructure partners to integrate, deploy and manage its 4G LTE network developments. From now onwards, both Ericsson and Huawei will be responsible for the Full Turnkey supply and delivery of product, equipment, system, works and services for Celcom Radio Access Network (RAN), leading to further enhance customer experience.

(left -right) Abraham Liu, Dato' Sri Shazalli Ramly and Todd Ashton doing the official signing ceremony

Dato' Sri Shazalli Ramly, Chief Executive Officer of Celcom said that in realizing the importance of having the greatest network coverage with Ultrafast 4G LTE territory connectivity within the digital age, Celcom has always strive towards delivering the best internet quality experience whilst placing customer experience as its highest priority.

“Celcom has always been at the forefront of upholding its brand promise to its customers by providing ultrafast, seamless and widest network. With a strong growth in subscribers today, Celcom is taking this step in ensuring that it will provide the best network quality and Ultrafast 4G LTE data traffic.” he said.

“We have established a strong partnership with key industry players in the nation that can only enhance our network capabilities and bring the best network quality, nationwide. These key players possess the technological competency, capability in the provision of end-to-end solutions for mobile broadband network, and a proven track record in implementing 4G projects around the world.” Shazalli added.

“This is another milestone in our long term partnership with Celcom. Ericsson is committed to working with Celcom in providing their customers with amazing user experiences through this deployment of the latest generation of Ericsson network solutions. Smartphone usage is exploding; the society and industries in Malaysia are keen to capture the benefits of mobility and broadband. Malaysia is digitizing at an enormous speed and as leaders in our respective industries, Ericsson and Celcom are perfect partners for this transformation journey.” said Todd Ashton.

“Together, Huawei and Celcom will work towards making this collaboration a resounding success and bring forth the next level of customer experience for Celcom's subscribers. They will be able to enjoy high definition (HD) video anywhere, access social media seamlessly and chat with their family and friends at all times. Together, Huawei and Celcom will build a a better connected Malaysia.” said Abraham Liu.

(left -right) Abraham Liu, Chief Executive Officer of Huawei (M) Sdn Bhd; Dato' Sri Shazalli Ramly, Chief Executive Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad; Todd Ashton, Head of Ericsson Malaysia and Sri Lanka; and Ramanathan Sathiamutty, Chief of Operations, Technology, Digital & Enabler Officer of Celcom

Finally, Shazalli added that as they continue to focus on building and innovating towards the development of the company's enhanced data and coverage, they are certain that through their solid and leadership in data, they will meet the government's goal of achieving 95% LTE population penetration nationwide by 2020.


Celcom introduces Celcom Game Hero tournament with a prize pool of RM1 million

Today, Celcom Axiata Berhad has excitedly announce their very first mobile game tournament in Malaysia called the Celcom Game Hero. In collaboration with Techninier, the selected game would be 'Sky Invasion 3D' for the tournament with a cash prize pool of  RM1 million.

The Celcom Game Hero was officially launched by YB Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak, Minister of Communicatio and Multimedia of Westin Hotel, Kuala Lumpur with attendance of Norman H'ng Advisor of Content to the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission.

"We are very excited to be part of history in the making by taking mobile gaming tournaments to a while new level of prizes at stake, making this Malaysia's biggest mobile gaming tournament of its kind. Professional gaming is already a career in several countries and we hope the concept of reward-based income from tournament prizes will drive and inspire gamers in our country." said Dato' Lion Peh, Chief Executive Officer of Techninier.

'Sky Invasion 3D' is a major revamp of a wildly popular classic shoot-em-up genre, the app can be downloaded through the Google Play Store and Apple Store on a free trial until 6 April 2017. After that, players are required to subscribe to the game at the fee of RM3 (weekly).

The tournament will last about four months, with the winners and prizes to be announced and given out by the end of the tournament. The subsequent tournaments will be held with different gaming genre with more attracgive prizes in store.

For more information on the tournament, visit www.gamehero.my.


Celcom introduces Celcom Passport as a new roaming plan with unlimited calls and SMS

Steven Chong, Head of Roaming (second from left), Azwan Khan Osman Khan, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Business Operations (middle) and Zalman Aefendy Zainal Abidin, Chief Marketing Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad (second from right) assuring customers a worry free roaming when traveling abroad with Celcom Passport

Today, Celcom Axiata Berhad has presented a new and enhanced International Roaming service called the Celcom Passport. This new flexible internet plan comes in three packages - Celcom Passport 7- Day 3-in-1 Pass, Passport 1-Day Calls & SMS Pass, and Passport 1-Day Internet Pass & 1-Day Social Roam Pass for both postpaid and prepaid customers. Below are the details:

Celcom Passport 7-Day 3-in-1 Pass offering for FIRST Gold, FIRST Gold Plus and FIRST Platinum subscribers:

Meanwhile, FIRST Blue, FIRST Gold, FIRST Gold Plus and FIRST Platinum may opt for Celcom Passport 1-Day Call & SMS Pass that offers :

Also offered to all Celcom Postpaid and Prepaid customers is the Celcom Passport 1-Day Internet Pass is available with:

Celcom Passport 1-Day Social Roam Pass is applicable to all Xpax Prepaid Plans with features such as;

Customers may purchase their preferred package via USSD code *118#. For a comprehensive list of roaming countries, roaming partners and more details on the Celcom Passport page.


Celcom introduces VoWIFI service for its customers in Malaysia

Celcom has recently introduced a new voice call service in Malaysia which allows for better calls over any WiFi network, regardless of mobile coverage. Called Voice Over WiFI (VoWIFI), the service allows users to make calls indoors through WiFI connection, hence the quality would be much better, especially if your mobile coverage indoors are not up to par.

According to Celcom’s official website, the service would be available for devices that has VoWIFI or Wi-Fi calling supported by the telco network. For now, there are only 9 compatible devices, which are:

The list will potentially be expanded in the future, so in order to check whether your device would be compatible, all you have to do is update your smartphone to its latest firmware, open settings, tab mobile network and select ‘mobile data’. If either ‘VoWIFI’ or ‘WIFI Calling’ are in the list, try enabling it to see whether your device would be compatible with Celcom’s VoWIFI service.

While the VoWIFI service enables for better and seamless calling experience, it also depends on the WiFI that you’re connected to. Hence, should your WiFi network be unstable, it is better to revert to VoLTE or regular calls.

Celcom’s introduction of VoWIFI makes it the third telco company in Malaysia to implement the service. Previously, Digi and Maxis have already made the service available for their users.

What do you guys think of VoWIFI in Malaysia? Have you tried it? What’s your experience using the service? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news in Malaysia and beyond!


Celcom introduces Voice over LTE for Apple iPhones

It's taken Celcom a while but the telecommunications provider has finally announced that its Voice over LTE (VoLTE) service is now available. With this, you can now enjoy high-quality audio through the Celcom 4G network. It also allows you to browse the internet and be on the phone at the same time.

According to Celcom, the service is currently available for selected Apple iPhone devices, though more smartphones will also be supported soon. For iPhone users, you need it to be updated to at least iOS 13.3 for it to work. If you're eligible, you can enable VoLTE in the settings menu. Once enabled, all calls will go through the Celcom 4G network rather than the voice network.

If you're a Celcom user and would like to try VoLTE, you can find out more details from Celcom's FAQ page. Just tap on the 'Services' and then 'Celcom VoLTE' to learn more. Those of you who have already tried it, how's your call experience so far with it? Do let us know on our Facebook page and follow us on TechNave.com for more tech news.


A 16-year old boy passed away from playing PUBG without eating and drinking

Gaming addiction is not a new thing but it's certainly a concern across the world. From all the way in India, a youngster (aged 16) unfortunately passed away for having a marathon on PUBG (note: not PUBG Mobile) for an unknown period of time.

The cause of death? Not eating or drinking anything at all. With that, the youngster soon got dehydrated and got rushed to a private hospital. According to IndiaTV, he also developed serious diarrhoea and had to take the surgery on the spot but didn't survive. At this point, many would point fingers at the game's fault for the cause of death but the case of diarrhoea seems out of place.

There have been a few tragic cases in India this year, there was a 25-year old man who passed away from playing PUBG Mobile after a long period of time due to brain stroke. On the other hand, there was another man who couldn't move his limbs (right arm and leg) when playing the game and it was a case of intracerebral haemorrhage. Due to that condition, he too passed away from that.

These are just a few cases from India. If the country continues this trend, the India government might follow China's footsteps in implementing gaming time limit restrictions with facial and name verification. Games are fun and all but we strongly recommend the gamers to take care of their health first, the games aren't going anywhere and you only live once.

Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Celcom introduces new Ultra Hour Pass for unlimited streaming from RM 1


Celcom introduces online solution for device issues

Today, Celcom Axiata Berhad has introduced a new web-based self-service solution, providing customers with quick help to manage, troubleshoot and resolve various common device issues on their own. With this, there is no need to rush and dial up Customer Service Helpline when facing any concern related to smart devices.

The self-service website is also free and it’s accessible at any time via any web browser, either on computers or other smart devices. All Celcom customers, including non-Celcom customers, can simply access the website by logging on to www.celcom.com.my/personal/helpsupport/device-support. There are a few features included in the website, which are:

Azwan Khan Osman Khan, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Business Operations, Celcom Axiata Berhad said the self-service solution demonstrates Celcom’s continuous effort to provide the best convenience in customer experience.

“Customers can now be their own device expert in managing and resolving any concers related to their device with the one-stop portal, and this will lessen the dependency to Celcom Helpline. Our intention is to provide superior customer experience through multiple channels, especially online, hence empowering our customers to choose the channel that best suits their needs,” he added.

To find out more, simply visit the support page to check it out and stay tuned for more Celcom news at Technave.com.


Celcom is currently fixing their network server issue

Update: According to Celcom, it seems that the network servers are back to normal. They said the users will have to restart their devices so that the signal can be refreshed. If your Celcom, Tune Talk and Xpax network is still not working, kindly pm them for assistance.

If you are a Celcom user and is experiencing a bad signal connection now, you're not alone. Celcom have just confirmed that their network is experiencing some server issues. Interestingly, Yoodo is not affected by this even though they are riding on Celcom's network but those who are using Tune Talk and Xpax are also affected.

The network connection issue started as early as this morning and this is happening across the nation. Celcom already posted on their Twitter account that their technical team are trying to resolve it as soon as possible, initially, the network was supposed to be fixed by 10AM but it has been pushed back to 11AM. We think this will take a while so don't get your hopes up that fast and find a WiFi spot nearby.

Dear Tune Talkers, please take note of the following notice from our network provider. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused https://t.co/ibhtCE7VI7

Customers in scattered areas nationwide may find their browsing and some data services experience affected. Our...

We will be updating this post again soon when the issue has been resolved by Celcom. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Celcom is giving away RM500,000 worth of prizes to the Home Broadband Users with the Celcom Home 90 Days Awesomeness Campaign!

Everyone needs at least one broadband at home now, because what we all do is surfing the internet more than the hours we sleep! So what if I told you that Celcom does not just provide a broadband home internet for you but also giving away RM500,000 worth of prizes up for grabs? If this is attractive enough for you, then stay and listen!

Celcom is now having the Celcom Home 90 Days Awesomeness Campaign for the Celcom Home Plans users, Celcom Home Fibre and also Celcom Home Wireless users from 15 October 2019 to 15 January 2020! So here are the prizes for you to be won:

This campaign is eligible to all new Celcom Home Fibre and Celcom Home Wireless customers that register from 15 October 2019 until 15 January 2020. The customers must have an active account status upon successful installation for the Celcom Home Fibre plan whereas an active account status after 30 days trial period for the Celcom Home Wireless plan.

The winners will be announced on the Celcom official website and also notified via email. If the winners are unable to be contacted in three attempts, Celcom will reserve the right to forfeit and allocate the prizes to other Customers. So what are you waiting for? Sign up now and bring home the prizes!

Stay tuned for more local tech deals at TechNave.com!


Celcom is giving away free vivo V9 and Y71 phones if you sign up their Postpaid plans

In conjunction with the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2018 next month, Celcom has partnered together with vivo Malaysia to promote their smartphones in a rather irresistible deal. For anyone who signs up Celcom FIRST plans, the customers can claim the vivo V9 and Y71 for free!

Of course, there's a catch for this. For the V9, you can get the device for free if you subscribe to Celcom FIRST Platinum and Platinum Plus. This applies the same for the Y71 together with the FIRST Gold Supreme. Furthermore, if you happen to be 25 years old and below, you can enjoy a special discount of more than 50% via Xpax's Postpaid plans.

For a limited time only, you can visit the nearest Celcom Blue Cube stores and Celcom certified partners or log in either one of the links below. Stay tuned for more Celcom and vivo news at TechNave.com.


Celcom is now offering the option to rent phones from as low as RM35 a month + new Celcom Family Plan

Celcom announced starting 1 June 2018, they will be offering a new and easy way to enjoy the latest in mobile gadgets through their upgraded EasyPhone™. The new and improved EasyPhone™ now offers the flexibility to rent the latest in mobile devices starting from as low as RM35 a month. Not only that, the EasyPhone also allows the customer to upgrade their device from as low as RM120 as well. Celcom have also announced that they will introducing a new Celcom Mobile Family plan that will allow easy data sharing between friends and family members of up to 125GB a month.

The plan allows up to 5 supplementary lines to have up to 25GB of data shared to them by the principle line for a low price of RM48 per supplementary line, terms and conditions applied. The additional data allocated to the supplementary line can be used at any time during the day, and it is easily managed through the Celcom Life app which is downloadable through the Apple App Store or the Google Play store.

The Celcom Mobile Family plan is available for the Celcom Mobile Gold Plus, Gold Supreme, Platinum and Platinum Postpaid plans. There is a special bundle for Celcom Mobile Family customers right now as they can get either a combined discount of up to RM3000 on devices or an RM300 discount for each Celcom Mobile Family line. For more information you can visit Celcom's official website. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Celcom is offering a 50% discount speeds up to 100Mbps in Sabah starting 16 September 2018

In conjunction with the Malaysia Day Celebrations which is happening on the 16 September 2018, Celcom will be offering residents in Sabah their Celcom Home Fibre and Celcom Business Fibre with up to 50% lower price for speeds up to 100Mbps. All existing Celcom Home Fibre 120, Celcom Home Fibre 150, and Celcom Home Fibre 180 will gradually upgrade towards the 100Mbps by the end of September 2018 at no extra cost.

Not only that, prices of their existing plans will reduce down to only RM120 a month. New customers will be able to subscribe to the new Celcom Home Fibre Gold priced at RM80 a month and the new Home Fibre Gold Supreme priced at RM120 a month for speeds of 40Mbps and 100Mbps respectively.

As for Celcom Business Fibre owners, they will be entitled to the same upgrades of up to 100Mbps for the price of only RM130 a month for the Business Fibre Gold Supreme as well as the Business Fibre Gold with speeds of 40Mbps for only RM90 a month. You can find out more about the speed upgrades and subscription plans at Celcom’s official website. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates like these.


Celcom is offering the Samsung Galaxy Note9 for RM0 with Platinum Plus postpaid plan

In case you missed it, Celcom is apparently selling the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 for RM0 (YASS FREE) on their website some time ago. The 128GB model is available in Ocean Blue, Midnight Black and Copper Brown and only those who choose the Platinum Plus are eligible for it. Initially, the phone was quickly sold out and now it's back in stock due to popular demand. So better hurry up if you've always wanted this phablet as it will end on 3 November 2018 while stocks last.

To refresh your memory, the Celcom Platinum Plus postpaid plan gives 100GB worth of Internet Data, as well as another 100GB for Super Videop Walla (for FREE), unlimited calls to all networks and same goes to WhatsApp and WeChat too. The montly fee is RM188 and there's no upfront payment at all. So if this is the plan you're looking for, you can head over to their official page here to check it out.

Stay tuned for more Celcom news at TechNave.com.


Celcom is offering the Samsung Galaxy S10e for free under the Platinum Plus plan

With the recent reveal of the Samsung Galaxy S10 series, the pre-order for the Malaysia market has now begun and Celcom is pleased to announce that the Galaxy S10e device can be bought for free when signing up for the Celcom Mobile Platinum Plus.

Yes, you read that right. By subscribing to the Platinum Plus postpaid plan, you will get the Galaxy S10e for free and you only have to pay the monthly bill at RM188. There are also additional perks, which comes with a 100GB ton of Internet data and free 100GB video Walla for 24 months. If you plan to visit the nearest Bluecube store or Celcom certified partners to pre-order, customers will need to deposit a booking fee of RM300 which will be rebated in their monthly bill, subject to terms and conditions.

On the other hand, the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus are also available for pre-order. For the cheapest option, the EasyPhone Rent offers RM62 per month only for the Galaxy S10, whereas the latter offers RM74 per month. For more details on Celcom pre-order packages, you may visit their website right here.

Stay tuned for more local pre-order news only at TechNave.com.


Celcom is offering unlimited WhatsApp calls, Xpad prepaid cashbacks, and more

At this time of movement restriction, the internet has become a lifeline for many of us. That is why Celcom has decided to ease the burden for customers working from home with some extended services and offers. Hopefully, this will help ensure that you don't run out of data cap before your next billing cycle!

Celcom has announced that customers will be getting offers like unlimited access to WhatsApp and Microsoft Office 365, more hours of unlimited internet (for a fee), reload cash backs, and more. The new offer begins today and will end on 31 March 2020, which is when the restrictions will be lifted. You can refer to the list further below for some details.

Due to the government's order for citizens to avoid going out, Celcom is also encouraging other means for customers to make use of its services or submit payments. Smartphone users are encouraged to download the Celcom Life App, so you can pay your bills or purchase other additional services like roaming. You can also use the online customer service to get customer support.

If you're a Celcom user, make sure to take full advantage of the offers provided! With that said, how helpful have the extended services been to your current life of working from home? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


A 5G Huawei Mate 20 X will be coming soon

Huawei have also announced that they will be coming out with a 5G Mate 20 X smartphone. While they already announced the 5G Huawei Mate X, this is still a prototype foldable display device, so the Mate 20 X will be Huawei's first commercial 5G smartphone. While no technical details were mentioned, we expect the 5G Mate 20 X to come equipped with a Kirin 980 + Balong 5000 modem which allows it to take advantage of existing 4G and 4.5G networks along with future 5G networks.

No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but since the previous 4.5G version came in at RM3199, we expect it to stay the same or get a slight RM100 or so bump up. Nothing else seems to be changed with the 5G Mate 20 X so it will likely have the same 6GB RAM, 128GB of storage and massive 7.2-inch display. Designed for gaming, it also has a graphene cooling system with vapor chamber but you can check it out for yourself in our review here.


Celcom is raining down 100,000 free smartphones for 101 days

Harcharan Singh, Head of Device Business, Celcom Axiata Berhad, Zuwairi Zakaria, Head of Pricing and Retail Marketing, Celcom Axiata Berhad and Hasri Zulkifly, Head of Retail Operations, Celcom Axiata Berhad, displaying the many phones (100,000 smartphones) that customers can get absolutely for free when they sign up for a Celcom device bundle. Customers can choose from a wide selection of the best-selling 4G smartphones ranging from Huawei P20, Oppo F9, Huawei nova 3i, Oppo A3s, Huawei nova 2 Lite, iPhone6 32GB, Samsung Galaxy J4 and many more!

Today, Celcom Axiata Berhad is excited to announce an exclusive activity for their customers. Called as the 101-day FREE smartphone campaign, it has already started and until 29 December 2018 and Celcom customers will be given an opportunity to own one or more new smartphones for free with no upfront payments!

From a pool of 100,000 devices to choose from, such as the Huawei P20, OPPO F9, Huawei nova 3i, Oppo A3s, Huawei nova 2 Lite, iPhone 6 32GB, Samsung Galaxy J4 and many more, all the Celcom customers have to do is subscribe to any Celcom device bundle including Celcom Mobile Gold Plus. Gold Supreme, Platinum and Platinum Plus postpaid plans. However, there is a catch for this - any Celcom customer who has been with Celcom for more than a year and has not been barred for three months will be able to enjoy the upfront waiver. New Celcom customers can also enjoy the same treatment.

On top of that, the blue telco is also introducing another two new device bundle features called Contract Extension and Change Plan Anytime. Contract Extension will allow customers the option to upgrade their current smartphone with a new device with no penalty fee (as long as it's less than 12 months remaining), while the Change Plan Anytime will offer customers the upgrade option to their current postpaid plans without any fee.

For more information, please visit the official webpage here and stay tuned for more Celcom news at TechNave.com.


Celcom joins the fun with their own Apple iPhone SE promotion

If you are a Celcom customer, or thinking of porting into their service, their latest package may interest you. Celcom is now offering the new Apple iPhone SE for First Blue, Gold and Platinum customers with attractive prices, going as low as RM 578 for payment to own the phone. Better yet, the contract period can be as short as 6 months.

With the new Apple iPhone SE packages, the three First tiers gets good savings for the device and monthly commitment. Take First Blue for example. For only RM 45 a month, you get 4GB of data (2GB standard + 2GB weekend), with 50 minutes of calls to all networks and 50 complementary SMS. You only need to pay RM1,665 and RM2,090 for the 16GB model and 64GB model, with an upfront payment for RM80.

Meanwhile First Gold sees an RM80 monthly commitment for 10GB of data (5GB standard + 5GB weekend) with unlimited calls and text to all networks. With First Gold the 16GB Apple iPhone SE will be yours for RM1,548 while the 64GB model is set at RM1,968 with an upfront of RM 150.

The First Platinum plan is an RM 150 monthly commitment plan gives you 18GB data (9GB standard + 9GB weekend) with unlimited calls and texts. You can opt for either a 6 or 24 month contract with this plan, with the former netting you RM1,665 for the 16GB Apple iPhone SE and RM2,090 for the 64GB model, with an upfront fee of RM150. The latter meanwhile (with an upfront of RM 1100 which is rebated back into your account over 10 months) will have the iPhone SE priced at RM578 and RM998 for the 16GB and 64GB models respectively. This promotion is until 31st of May.

All four colours of the Apple iPhone SE is available with Celcom. Which one is your favourite choice?


Celcom just launched its first-ever cloud gaming service in Malaysia for RM40 per month

Today, Celcom just announced that it has launched its first-ever cloud gaming service. Also a first in Malaysia, this initiative by Celcom is a partnership with Radian Arc and Blacknut allowing Celcom customers to enjoy more than 400 premium cloud game titles at only RM40 per month. So how does this work?

According to Celcom, Radian Arc and Blacknut cloud gaming solution use GPU Edge technology and operator networks to process data as close to the end-user as possible. Also by leveraging on Celcom's 4G LTE and fibre network, Celcom MAX customers can enjoy unlimited access to stream and play their favourite games right away of up to 500Mbps and unlimited home fibre internet.

For a limited time only, Celcom is also offering new and existing Celcom MAX users 1-month trial access to Blacknut cloud gaming services for free. Moreover, the Celcom Home Fibre and MEGA postpaid plan offerings include a lifetime savings of RM21 every month and an AX router for free. Interested customers can simply subscribe with Celcom MAX by visiting any Celcom bluecube outlet, Celcom Certified Partners or call our Celcom Contact Centre at 1111 or 019-6011111.

For more information on the Celcom MAX's cloud gaming services and offerings, you can visit the official webpage here or check out the latest cloud games by visiting Blacknut’s webpage.


Celcom launched 5G Digital Boundary surveillance security control at Langkawi Port

Last December, Celcom have collaborated with Langkawi’s Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) and Langkawi Municipal Council (MPLBP) deploying multiple 360⁰ UHD 4K CCTVs at Pantai Cenang in Langkawi. Today, the company have rolled out another 5G Digital Boundary Control with the same camera system to increase border security at Langkawi Port.

The 360⁰ 4K live video cameras will leverage on 5G’s low latency and high data speeds that are paired with AI video analytics software. Celcom also mentioned it uses Thermal Imaging to monitor flammable areas and real-time monitoring for unattended cargo and vehicles parted from the island after the allowed time limit. This will minimize the potential revenue leakage and also enhance the security parameter control throughout the port to prevent smuggling and thievery.

The 5G network in Langkawi uses the 5G New Radio technology that features the C-band spectrum and Massive Multiple-Input and Multiple-Output (MIMO 64T64R). Aside from that, Celcom will also expand its 5G use-cases to cover Crowd Control Monitoring, Geo-Fencing and Smart Perimeters and 5G Fixed Wireless Access.

Idham Nawawi, CEO of Celcom Axiata Berhad mentioned it will enhance the security and safety monitoring system for port authorities to carry out daily operations seamlessly. They are also welcoming more collaborations across enterprises, authorities, private and public sectors to explore and innovate 5G technology and services together to create and transform various new opportunities that would benefit both the rakyat and nation.

The 5G technology enhancement will definitely aid the security and safety measures for Langkawi and let’s hope for more coverage to come throughout Malaysia. For more local news updates do stay tuned to TechNave.com!


Celcom launched Xpax Mix & Match that lets you customize your prepaid plan

In case you haven't heard, Celcom has announced a new Xpax Mix & Match prepaid plan package. As the name suggests, Mix & Match is a new plan that lets customers customize their plans according to their lifestyles. If you're thinking that it sounds like its subsidiary company, Yoodo, you're not wrong either.

Anyway, Xpax consumers can easily customize their internet plans on the Celcom Life App by ‘Mixing and Matching’ their preferred Social Apps, Internet Access and speed, as well as enjoy great savings on their subscriptions starting at only RM20. The choices include data quotas, high-speed internet, social streaming and better mobile gaming app experiences such as PUBG Mobile and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.

To give you a scenario, customers who only need data can customize their plan by opting for only Unlimited Data without voice calls for only RM32 per month. They can also further personalize their base unlimited plan with more add-ons from only RM3 for up to 20GB hi-speed internet or 20GB hotspot quota respectively.

For more information, you can visit Celcom Xpax's official web portal right over here. What do you think of this new package? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Celcom launches Apple iPhone X from RM3078, first in queue and pre-order get to buy the 64GB version for RM10

Celcom Axiata Berhad officially launched the Apple iPhone X today after customers queued up at their Sunway Pyramid Blue Cube store since Monday, allowing the first in line and the first pre-order customers to buy the 64GB iPhone X for just RM10. Other Celcom postpaid and prepaid customers can get the iPhone X via the EasyPhone, zero interest 24 month instalment programme.

Celcom FIRST postpaid users (FIRST Gold Plus, FIRST Gold Supreme, FIRST Platinum, FIRST Platinum Plus) can also pair the iPhone X to their plans for a 24 month contract from RM3078 for the 64GB version and from RM3738 for the 256GB version. The iPhone X will be available in silver or black. For more details check out the Celcom site.


Celcom launches BlackBerry Classic exclusively with Celcom FIRST

(from left to right) Zalman Aefendy Zainal Abidin, Chief Marketing Officer, Celcom Axiata Berhad and Damian Tay, Senior Director, APAC Product Management, BlackBerry flanked by models with then new Celcom FIRST and BlackBerry Classic

BlackBerry fans who have not made the move to the new BlackBerry Passport but still want a new BlackBerry device rejoice! The BlackBerry Classic has arrived in Malaysia exclusively under Celcom with their Celcom FIRST post-paid plans. Retaining many of the same features as the BlackBerry Bold 9900, the BlackBerry Classic has the same QWERTY keyboard with stainless steel frets along with the classic trackpad. The Classic is available from today at all Celcom Blue Cube stores from RM338 (the retail price is RM1588). It will be exclusive to Celcom up until 1 March 2015. The Classic will run BlackBerry Enterprise Solutions (BES12) which allows cross platform control management for all devices including Android, BlackBerry, iOS and Windows Phone devices.

The new BlackBerry Classic retains the same design with full QWERTY keyboard, stainless steel frets and trackpad

If you don't want to sign up with a FIRST plan, you can also opt for a Celcom Max Up All or Max Up plan. The Max Up All plan offers 250 SMS, 1GB Internet, 1GB WiFi surfing and 250 minutes from as low as RM50. The Max Up plan on the other hand offers 1GB Internet surfing from RM15 and 5GB Internet RM50. Enterprise users still have the option to choose from Celcom FIRST plans. Aside from the BES12 suite, other apps such as the BBM meeting which allows group video calls and sharing and BBM Blend are also included. These solutions are enterprise ready with encryption applied throughout these applications to offer better overall security and peace of mind.


Celcom launches Internet of Xpax prepaid mobile Internet plans on 4G LTE

The newly launched Internet of Xpax prepaid pack and it's most notable benefits

Celcom has launched it's new and improved Internet of Xpax prepaid pack here in Malaysia. Designed for the young and always online, the pack offers 10 minutes of Free 4G LTE Internet 3 times a day, 10 free games every day and 10 seconds of free calls for every Celcom network call. Priced at RM8.50 with RM5 worth of pre-loaded airtime, Internet of Xpax users can get all these benefits by dialing *118# and selecting the appropriate menu option. The Internet of Xpax pack offers 33sen / 10 minutes on Voice Call within the same network (Celcom to Celcom), 33sen / 3 minutes to other networks (Celcom to everyone else) and 20 sen / 5 sms to all networks. In addition, various Internet plans have been created to cater to every need in the market with free 4G LTE WiFi hotspots available across Malaysia. Check it out in the images below and the Internet of Xpax site.

The Internet of Xpax prepaid Internet plans offer flexibility for every user

In the meantime, here's what Celcom had to say about it:

“Mobile internet is becoming more and more important for almost everyone and has shaped the way we live, work and play. Hence, our decision to introduce Internet of Xpax that was designed with the perfect, high-speed Internet pack to enable everyone to gain access to richer mobile entertainment content while on the go. The new prepaid pack also gives our customers a greater control over their usage and expenses, and be worry-free as the rates are affordable. We are confident that this is the perfect internet pack. This is simply because the pack comes with a flexi plan that fits our customers’ needs, convenient and backed by a strong network for them to enjoy a delightful surfing experience.

Celcom continues to be committed to being at the forefront of Long Term Evolution (LTE) advancement through our rapid LTE deployment and maintenance of unparalleled network. We have invested substantial amount of investment on network modernisation, LTE and IT transformation, network quality and capacity for better customer internet experience. Our LTE roll-out progress to date in major populated areas and are on track. Today, we believe that the new Internet of Xpax pack launch will further cement our leadership in mobile internet and strengthen our focus to develop attractive internet services and applications to meet customers’ growing demands,” En. Zalman Aefendy Zainal Abidin, Chief Marketing Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad.

En. Zalman Aefendy Zainal Abidin, Chief Marketing Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad outlining the various benefits of the new Internet of Xpax prepaid pack

(from left to right) Bernard Ho Swee Hong, Head of Brand Management Access, En. Zalman Aefendy  Zainal Abidin, Chief Marketing Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad and Alvin Tan Juan Seng, Group Brand Manager Xpax showing off the Internet of Xpax benefits.

The Internet of Xpax pack will be given away along with other freebies such as a starter pack and airtime reloads at various Internet of Xpax roadshows in Malaysia. These roadshows will come to Penang, Ipoh, Johor Bahru, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu so keep an eye out for the Internet of Xpax truck.


Celcom launches "Pasang Terus" Home Fibre connectivity in Sabah, starting price from RM119

Today, Celcom launched a "Pasang Terus" campaign for Sabahans who can enjoy Celcom Home Fibre connectivity with same-day installation. Within selected areas of Sabah, customers opt for Celcom Home Fibre without having to wait for an appointment.

To promote this campaign, Celcom will send bluecube trucks throughout housing areas. This enables customers with an easy experience of signing up with Celcom Home Fibre and convergence plans, together with same-day fibre installations. All Celcom Home Fibre plans can be paired with Celcom Xpax postpaid plans, offering the best of both fibre and mobile connectivity at an affordable price of RM119.

According to Celcom, Celcom Home Fibre plans offer Sabah customers unlimited high-speed Internet up to 1Gbps (but only available in selected areas) for only RM229 per month. In addition, Celcom Home Fibre customers can also enjoy double the internet speed of 200Mbps for only RM120 per month. All Celcom Home Fibre plans offer FREE Router AX, FREE Mesh Wi-Fi and up to 3 months' bill rebate on selected plans.

In other news, Celcom has allocated over RM200Mn for network improvements in Sabah and Sarawak this year. This includes 4G LTE capacity and coverage enhancements, upgrading Celcom’s Core Network, and fibre investments with Celcom Timur Sdn Bhd (CTSB). Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Celcom launches Phone Care service with a monthly rate starting RM4 only

(From left) Tuan Syed Md Najib Syed Md Noor, Chief Customer Service & Touchpoint Operations Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad discussing the Phone Care plan with Junaidi Puteh, 43, who has been a Celcom customer for 15 years, while Harcharan Singh, Head of Retail & Customer Service - Device Management looks on, at Menara Celcom recently

As of today (6 April 2016), Celcom Axiata Berhad (Celcom) has launched Phone Care, the company's first device care service in Malaysia that allows customers to swap or replace their phones or tablets for any reason with a low month payment of RM4 per month or RM20 for 6 months. Any postpaid and prepaid Celcom customers can register the Phone Care at all Celcom outlets with a package bundle or devices purchased less than 30 days from other outlets.

Tuan Syed Md Najib Syed Md Noor, Chief Customer Service & Touchpoint Operations Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad said that as trends and the future of customer service delivery are evolving fast, Phone Care was initiated last November to continuously enhance customer experience.

“This device care service is designed to ensure customers remain connected with their loved ones at all times. They can in a simple process, subscribe to Phone Care through Blue Cube and selected Celcom Xclusive Partners nationwide. We are proud to say the telco now provides greater customer services and ensures maximum customer experience, powered by the widest and strongest 4G LTE network – to further heighten and enrich our customer’s experience." he said.

In addition, he also mentioned the future Phone Care will evolve into a full device care service and backup plan where the customer can swap or replace his or her device, access significant security features, and data back-up, and eventually they will be able to chat and unravel most device-related questions from the palm of their hands.

To subscribe to Phone Care, customers can walk into all Celcom participating outlets and enter for a package bundle, and opt for Phone Care. The service is also available for customers with their own devices, and matching their lifestyle needs such as FitBit, a lifestyle-based health tracking device in August 2015, as the initial move.

For more information on Phone Care, visit www.celcom.com.my to check out on the price plans for the latest stylish devices.


A 5G Huawei Mate 30 Pro concept render leaked, featuring an AMOLED display up to 90Hz, Kirin 985 and more

So this came out of nowhere. According to tech.sina.com, an alleged series of Huawei Mate 30 Pro concept image renders were leaked online showing the full package including tech specs and features. Before we proceed, you should probably take this with a grain of salt but otherwise, let's just enjoy what the rumours are saying.

The Mate 30 Pro is said to be carrying 5G connectivity and from the image renders, there is a pill-shaped dual front camera, a quad camera configuration and an LED flash in a rectangular box packing a 48MP (main sensor) + super wide-angle lens + 8MP (telephoto lens) and a Time of Flight (ToF) sensor. Like the P30 Pro, the digital zoom can go up to 50x and support 5x optical zoom.

On top of that, the Mate 30 Pro is also featuring the upcoming HiSilicon Kirin 985 processor and an AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 90Hz. It also looks like the display are curved on the sides and bezels on the top and bottom are remarkably thin. Colour models are revealed too with Red, Classic Blue and Black.

So what do you think of the Mate 30 Pro concept design? Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Celcom launches Unlimited Family Plans at only RM40 per Family Line and more

When it comes to mobile data family plans, there was no such thing as an unlimited data family plan until now. Celcom actually did it and launched Malaysia's first unlimited family plan with a ton of perks as well, so read on below if you want to find out more.

For starters, Celcom MEGA postpaid plans now offer Family Lines with Unlimited Internet access and 5GB Hotspot, at only RM40 per Family Line. In addition, it allows up to 6 Family Lines per account and comes with a FREE 6 month iQiyi VIP access via Video Walla Plus add-on. This is only applicable to the principal Celcom MEGA postpaid RM128 plan and above.

Celcom MEGA postpaid customers on the RM128 plan and above will also enjoy a worry-free experience via Celcom Prioritized customer resolution. This includes a special number selection, 45-day extended credit payment terms and fast track customer resolution and calls. Celcom MEGA Family plan customers can also enjoy RM21 per month of lifetime savings when they sign up with Celcom Home Fibre 100Mbps.

As for Celcom MEGA postpaid RM98 plan and above with Family Lines, the company is offering customers an exclusive opportunity to pair with a FREE android smartphone and save more when you add on with only RM549 for a Samsung A7 Lite. Customers may choose to own two Apple devices including the latest iPhone 13 series and an accessory with savings up to RM2320 and a 50% discount for Phonecare.

For more information, you may visit the official Celcom Family plan webpage here or the nearest Bluecube store to know more. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Celcom launches eSIM package for Apple iPhone XS series and XR users

Today, Celcom has announced that its own eSIM (embedded SIM) package is now available. According to their website, only three phones are eligible for eSIM which are the Apple iPhone XS 64GB, iPhone XS Max 64GB and the iPhone XR 64GB model starting from RM58 per month.

If you're interested in registering one, you only need to do three steps - (1) Choose the iPhones above of your choice, (2) Pick any one of the five Celcom mobile plans which are Gold, Gold Plus, Gold Supreme, Platinum and Platinum Plus, and finally (3) Visit your nearest Bluecube store to get your own personal Celcom eSIM plan. Just so you know, choosing either one of the #GunaCelcom plans will offer you benefits, such as a FREE Roaming in 9 ASEAN countries and iflix VIP Access streaming with 12 months contract.

On top of that, Celcom is also throwing a social contest and they are going to 'belanja' one lucky winner to bring home a brand new iPhone XR. The contest will be announced tomorrow at 12PM on its Facebook page so stay tuned for that!

To find out more about Celcom eSIM, you may head over to this page to check it out.


Celcom launches new Business Mobile Plans. Early birds get free iPhones or Huawei P9 too!

(L-R) Dato’ Kenneth Lee, Head of SME Business of Celcom Axiata Berhad, Afizulazha Abdullah, Chief Business Services Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad, Rizal Nainy, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of SME Corp Malaysia, Mohamed Ali Nordin, Executive Director of ABX Express (M) Sdn Bhd, Zuraida Jamaluddin, Chief Corporate Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad at the launch of Celcom Business Plans.

If you are a Small Medium Business (SMB) owner, you should be excited about Celcom’s latest product, Celcom Business, which is a mobile plan that caters for the needs of business owners. This allows business owners to take control of their mobile plan, gaining the flexibility of allocating and sharing data quota accordingly, as well as the flexibility of adding more lines or upgrading as their business grows.

Afizulazha Abdullah, Chief Business Services Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad presenting details in regards of the Celcom Business Plans.

There are a total of three variants of Business Mobile Plan. Starting from as low as RM490 for 5 lines, up to RM4500 for a whopping 1.1TB for 50 lines, the plans are aptly named S, M and L to indicate Small, Medium and Large respectively. Here are the details for the plans.

All three plans will come with unlimited calls and SMS, as well as the ability to add-on additional lines for RM70/line, which adds 5GB to the total data allocation. This additional line shares the same convenience of having unlimited calls and SMS too.

To sweeten the deal for this newly launched plan, Celcom is offering an early bird special, whereby early adopters that sign up for any of the plans between 6th of March to 6th of April, gets freebies in forms of phones ranging from the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime, to the Apple iPhone 7 (32GB), or the Huawei P9. Early bird deals are as following:

After signing up with Celcom Business, customers will be notified via email to complete their subscription on Celcom's Business Portal to redeem the devices. To find out more information about Celcom Business, business owners may visit their website here.


Celcom launches new MEGA Family Line as well as enhanced MEGA Unlimited & Lightning passes

The Celcom MEGA plan has been around for more than a year but today, the company has finally decided to expand it with new passes. From now onwards, customers who are subscribed to Family Lines can now choose Lightning or Unlimited passes to their preference or subscribe to new MEGA Unlimited and Lightning passes. Read on below to see how it works.

First, you and your family members can now surf online with unlimited mobile data or a faster Lightning internet experience via the Celcom MEGA Family Line. For starters, signing up for the Celcom MEGA Family Line in either Unlimited or Lightning passes starts from RM40/line per month. You can see in the table below that the Unlimited Family Line is capped at 6Mbps whereas the Lightning Family Line has 30GB/line per month.

Both lines have unlimited calls to all networks and to add on, if the primary line is using the Lightning package, he or she can also share the data via Internet Share for RM5/month. Besides that, there are also new enhanced MEGA passes as well which consist of Unlimited M, M Plus and L Plus. There are new Lightning passes too such as Lightning XL, L Plus, M Plus and M which you can refer to in the table above.

To find out more, you can head over to the official Celcom MEGA Family Line website here or read the FAQ over here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Celcom launches new online safety KidSafe app to counter cyber crimes

Today, Celcom Axiata Berhad has launched a new app called KidSafe which is an initiative from its Online Safety campaign. As the name suggest, the campaign aims to create awareness among parents to safeguard the digital playground for their children, such as online grooming, cyber bullying, inappropriate contents, online scams and other cyber-related crimes.

Joining hands with institutions and organizations with the likes of Brainy Bunch International Islamic Montessori, Proteft and Save the Children, Wanita IKRAM Malaysia, as well as support from Google and UNICEF. Aswan Khan Osman Khan, Depurt Chief Executive Officer, Business Operations of Celcom said the demographic of smart devices usage today includes a large number of children, which are vulnerable to online predators.

"As a mobile communication provider, we realize that it's our responsibility to provide a safe digital experience for children. The initiative we are embarking on signifies that Celcom is on the same stands with the consumers when it comes provisioning a safe cyber realm for the younger ones."

That being said, this is where KidSafe comes in. It is a network basic internet filtering service and it currently works on Android devices and apparently there's a fee for that, starting from a monthly payment of RM9.99, A half-year subscription at RM54.99 or RM95.99 annually.

In addition to that, the telco giant has pledged to provide 25 schools with complementary wireless connectivity for a whole year if the hashtags count of #parentsunite and #kidsafe reach 100k each, together with 500k views for KidSafe YouTube video by 31 December 2017.

KidSafe is in line with the call from Multimedia Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission. For more information, kindly head over to their website here to find out more.


Celcom launching Samsung Galaxy S5 on 11 April 2014 from RM988

Tn. Syed Md Najib Syed Md Noor, Chief Customer Services and Retail (third left), En. Zalman Aefendy Zainal Abidin, Chief Marketing Officer (fourth left) together with Celcom Management and Samsung Management accompanied by models at Celcom First Elite preview night for the Samsung GALAXY S5

Celcom will be launching the Samsung Galaxy S5 on 11 April 2014. Having already done the preview night for their Celcom First Elite customers, the launching on Friday will see Samsung's latest flagship smartphone bundled together with Celcom First Voice + Data mPro bundle plans from RM988. In addition to these bundle plans, Celcom will also offer a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite or Samsung Galaxy Y Neo at RM55 for the first 200 customers who attend the launching at the Bluecube Sunway Pyramid store. These customers will of course have to sign up for a Celcom First and mPro plan at the launch. Here's what they had to say about it:

“The much anticipated Samsung GALAXY S5 fits perfectly into the reliable network coverage within Celcom’s Fastest Territory as its features aims to deliver the capabilities that matter most to our consumers. With a whole range of customised Celcom plans and bundles that will appeal to any customers, the Samsung GALAXY S5 is a welcome addition to our extensive range of smartphone choices that will give our customers the best mobile experience for their ever-evolving digital lifestyles.” Zalman Aefendy Zainal Abidin, Chief Marketing Officer, Celcom Axiata Berhad

En. Zalman Aefendy Zainal Abidin, Chief Marketing Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad

The Samsung Galaxy S5 brings many new tech specs and features to the table including a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, 16MP ISOCELL camera, heart-rate monitor and fingerprint sensor amongst others. The smartphone will be fully compatible with Celcom's 4G LTE networks. In addition to the Samsung Galaxy S5 launch, Celcom will also launch three loyalty programs under the Club Celcom First, XClub and FRENZ Club brandnames for Celcom First, Xpax and Celcom FRENZ plan customers. Check out the Celcom site for more information and stay tuned for more updates.

Jojo Struys (right) checking out the Samsung GALAXY S5 at the Celcom First Elite preview night


Celcom moves ahead, Maxis maintains top speed and U Mobile improves in latest Opensignal Malaysia mobile network report

Opensignal are back with their Mobile Network Experience Report for Malaysia September 2019 with the clear winner being Celcom with awards in the Latency Experience, 4G Availability and best Video Experience. Maxis maintained and solidified their position as "King of Speed" by getting awards in both Upload and Download speed while U Mobile improved leaps and bounds with 75% faster download speeds. Surprise contender Unifi stepped up offering Best Voice App experience (for when you make calls using apps like WhatsApp and so forth) but also improved in terms of video experience as well.

What Opensignal took from these findings is that “Fastest Download speed does not necessarily mean best Video Experience”, so even though Celcom did not get the fastest speed, its better Latency Experience and other factors allowed it to have smoother and less lag in video streaming than other telcos. It is worth noting that while Digi wasn’t mentioned above, they still maintained a considerable gap over U Mobile in most aspects, despite U Mobile’s overall improvements. However, Yes also managed to get impressive scores in 4G availability.

What we got from this report is that as Opensignal suggested before, the move to 5G may actually be improving the overall 4G performance as well. All in all, it looks like Malaysia’s telcos are stepping up their game as we all head towards a possible 5G network in Malaysia soon. Check out the Opensignal report for yourself at their site and stay tuned to TechNave.com


Celcom network is down for the third time and users are taking their frustrations online

Update - Celcom network is back online. If you're still experiencing problems, turn off and on your device

As most Malaysians are working from home once again due to the CMCO, it seems that Celcom network got disrupted again. This isn't the first time that happened this year either, it's the third time if we recall and the Celcom subscribers are taking their frustration on the company's social page.

For the record, the first network disruption happened on 9 July then it was followed by 4 October 2020. Looking at the last date, it wasn't too long ago (1 month, in fact) and a lot of people are upset their online conference call or classes are down. Celcom is probably working on it as we speak and we have a theory on why this is happening - the server is probably facing stress due to high usage from every Celcom subscriber across the country. Anyway, you can read the complaints down below.

For many of us, the CMCO has made working from home and staying connected an important part of the daily workflow. Ever...

From Opensignal's report, most Malaysians aren't experiencing a smooth 4G download speed as compared to the average usage of mobile data consumption. You can take a read about it here. Stay safe, stay tuned as we continue to monitor the Celcom network servers status.


Celcom networks first in Malaysia to go beyond 400Mbps with Lightning Fast LTE (LTE-A Pro and 5G)

Celcom Axiata Berhad have announced their Lightning Fast LTE network utilizing 4-transmit-4-receiver (4T4R) technology for 4x4 multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) mobile devices in Malaysia. The Lightning Fast LTE is the first in Malaysia to improve the current 4G mobile services with up to 300Mbps speeds to LTE Advanced Pro and eventually 5G networks, so you can go beyond 400Mbpps (up to 480Mbps). This will begin from August 2017, starting from the Klang Valley.

“We are proud to raise the bar of the mobile communications industry in Malaysia by offering the Lightning Fast LTE platform to our customers and this ties in directly with our corporate vision to continue offering the best to them” Azwan Khan Osman Khan, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Business Operations, Celcom Axiata Berhad

Celcom revealing their plans for their Lightning Fast LTE complete with a Speedtest and 4K video streaming demo!

Celcom reiterated that there will be no interruptions to current networks with no plans to shut down 2G networks and they will try their best to ensure better stability by making the infrastructure ready. Devices that can support these networks like the Huawei P10 Plus or Samsung Galaxy S8 will be able to use Celcom’s Lightning Fast LTE up to 480Mbps come August 2017.


Celcom now allows Internet data group sharing with GBShare up to 70GB

Today, Celcom Axiata Berhad is excited to introduce a new product feature called GBShare. As the name suggest, GBShare allows users to easily share their FIRST Gold Plus and FIRST Platinum plans with friends and family via MYCELCOM Postpaid app on their mobile devices.

For FIRST Gold Plus, subscribers can register with 2 GBShare lines up to 44GB Internet data for sharing. AS for FIRST Platinum, they are able to register up to at least 2 lines or a maximum of 5 GBShare lines, which totals up to 70GB worth of Internet data. Perhaps the best part of this is not only the humongous pool of data, but it can also be used at any time of the day and on any day.

Each GBShare line cost RM48 and comes with an additional 2GB Internet data, that additional data will be added on top of the group’s total monthly quota. And of course, GBShare still includes unlimited calls and unlimited usage for Whatsapp and WeChat.

The owner can allocate how much data on each individual has

As well as withdrawing the initial data allocated

And adding more data should a certain individual finishes the quota

A quick look at the GBShare function in MYCELCOM Postpaid App

To find out more about GBShare, visit their website at www.celcom.com.my or the nearest Blue Cube and Celcom Xclusive Partners. Stay tuned for more Celcom news at TechNave.com.


11street shares online shopping highlights and 2017 trends

Malaysians sure loves to shop – and online shopping is a new avenue for Malaysians to spend their hard-earned cash. At least that is what 11street is saying, based on their 2016 online survey, conducted recently. The biggest takeaway is that the online shopping is thriving in Malaysia, and has potential to mature and grow further.

According to Hoseok Kim, the CEO of 11street,” The survey revealed the psyche of Malaysian consumers who shop online, and provide us with nuggets of information to outline our predictions for the Malaysian e-commerce scene in 2017.”

Almost 60% of the respondents of the survey revealed that they shop at least once a month online. At the same time, over 50% uses direct debit as their preferred payment method – ahead from credit/debit cards and cash on delivery. The same survey also said that 4 out of 5 people shop mainly using their smartphones rather than traditional computer devices.

In 2017, 11street predicts that more customers will head to online shopping sites than ever before, which includes new customers who have yet to try online shopping previously. Customers are also exploring new avenues of payments, with debit card usage expected to rise next year. The same customers will also be more open to try and venture into new product categories, and more customers may opt to try the Express Delivery option to receive their products faster.

2017 will see the online shopping adoption grow even further – will you be shopping online more next year? Stay tuned to TechNave for more news and information.


A 65W charger just appeared on TUV certification that might come along with the OnePlus Nord SE!

OnePlus is having quite a remarkable result this year that the company no longer just a premium flagship smartphone manufacturer but also entered the mid-range market in July with the OnePlus Nord. Today, a new TUV certification appeared backing up the statement for the new OnePlus 9 series and also the next midrange smartphone OnePlus Nord SE in Q1 2021.According to the certification, the charger has multiple charging rates of 5.0V/3.0A (15W) and 10.0V/6.5A (65W). And this will be packed with the new OnePlus Nord SE next year alongside with 4500 mAh powered battery. It will come with the Snapdragon 765G while we are expecting it on maintaining its 90Hz refresh rate display.

OnePlus TUV certifications on the new 65W charger

As for the chipset, rumor mentioned that Qualcomm will be unveiling the Snapdragon 775G as an upgrade next month. So we are expecting it to be on the new OnePlus Nord SE instead of just the Snapdragon 765G. Other reports also show that the device will be launch in March 2021 and maybe launching alongside the OnePlus 9 series as well.Either way, there is still no official confirmation on the tech specs and release dates for both the OnePlus Nord SE and the OnePlus 9 series, so do take this with a pinch of salt. But we do believe there will be more details coming in soon, stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com


Celcom now offering Home Wireless plans for up to 64 devices, 150GB in data and 1TB in Walla

Celcom are now offering their Celcom Home Wireless plans that don't involve any wall hacking or messy installation and connects up to 64 devices. Offering up to 150GB of Internet data and 1TB of Video and Music Walla (including YouTube, iFlix, NetFlix, Joox, KKbox and more) this should offer an alternative for home owners outside of the usual cable or wired broadband coverage.

Utilizing Celcom's "Magic Box" the Home Wireless plans include the following:

Check out the Celcom Home Wireless site for more details on what Video and Music Walla is available or coverage that they offer then subscribe via Blue Cube, selected dealers or online. There's also a 30 days return policy if things don't turn out well. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for all your latest tech news.


Celcom now offering Huawei P8 from RM438

Celcom is currently offering the Huawei P8 from RM438 on their FIRST by Celcom postpaid plans. This includes the new FIRST Basic 38 plan, FIRST Basic 85 plan and FIRST Elite plan with options for 12 months and 24 month contract subscriptions. While the sleek all-metal Huawei P8 is already quite affordable at a retail  pricing of RM1799 the Celcom bundles should offer a bit more value if you're looking for a total package. The FIRST Basic 38 plan for example lets you carry forward unused Internet and an additional 2 movie passes by Escape with an extra RM10 every month. In addition, if you're one of the earlybirds who sign up at the ongoing Huawei P8 roadshow, you could also get a Huawei TalkBand B2 smartband for free. Check out the tables below for more details:

For other plan options check out our Huawei P8 plan comparison tool. Alternatively, you can also check out our other Celcom Telco deals or use our phone plan comparison tool to find the best plan that suits your needs. For more information regarding the Celcom Huawei P8 bundles check out the Celcom site.


Celcom now offering RM80 for FiRST Gold promotion plan package

Remember Celcom's FiRST Blue and Gold plan package they introduced somewhere at the end of last year? This new year is no different, as they continue to give their customers the  greatest plan for 2016 with a price cut from RM100 to Rm80 only for FiRST Gold with extra gigabytes!

The privileges and benefits of FiRST Gold for this new year have also increased by 1GB, you can check out the graphs below to see the diferrence.

New FiRST Gold promotion (left), original FiRST Gold plan (right)

If you're interested in signing up, visit their website to get started and have the greatest weekend with free 5GB and many more!


Celcom now offers 10% cashback via e-wallet and more for postpaid and prepaid customers

Today, Celcom is introducing a new feature for customers to reload and enjoy some cashback and saving. In-line with the recently announced Economic Stimulus Package, this initiative aims to mitigate the adverse external economic impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak on Malaysia while preserving the welfare of the rakyat. This is applicable for both postpaid and prepaid Celcom users.

The new feature has already begun and will end on 30 June 2020. With the recently announce Celcom MEGA postpaid plan, customers will be able to use its Trade-In feature for their unused Internet quota at the end of each billing cycle for cashback via Boost e-wallet, with 10GB equivalent to RM5 cashback. In addition, they can also enjoy a one-time RM50 credit rebate per account, in the next billing cycle, when they opt for our Auto Billing service. Postpaid consumers who opt for digital monthly bills will be able to save up to RM10 per month of additional charges for printed billing documents.

As for Celcom Xpax prepaid users, they will be able to enjoy 10% cashback when they purchase Celcom Xpax reloads and Internet Reloads RM10 and above via the Celcom Life App. To do this, they just need to follow the steps below:

For more information, you may head to celcom.com.my or your nearest Bluecube store to check it out. Stay tuned for more Celcom news at Technave.com.


Celcom now offers 50% off on their MEGA postpaid plan and RM2 for 6 Hours Ultra Hour Pass

Last week, Celcom took the initiative to offer the rakyat on unlimited WhatsApp, Xpax prepaid cashbacks and more. Just today, the blue telco decided to take another step by lowering down the prices on their MEGA postpaid plan as well as increasing the Ultra Hour Pass duration.

According to their Twitter account, the MEGA postpaid plan including the family lines is now on a 50% discount with unlimited Internet. Not only that, but Xpax users will also be able to enjoy the Ultra Hour Pass duration for 6 hours straight with RM2 (originally is 3 hours). Other than that, the free service for WhatsApp, Microsoft Office 365 free usage from 8AM until 6PM daily, and more remains the same. You can take a look at the complete list over here.

Stay home & be safe, don’t worry about not getting ahold of all your necessities, as you can also do it online. We’re all in this together. pic.twitter.com/EMhnGvO2ri

Stay safe, stay indoors, and stay connected with double the Internet via Ultra Hour Pass — 6 hours of unlimited Internet for only RM2!What’s more, we are providing services free of charge until 31 March 2020: pic.twitter.com/YcgBl3zOjD

For more information, you can visit Celcom on its official website, Facebook or Twitter. Are you satisfied with this offer? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned for more Celcom news at TechNave.com.


Celcom now offers Samsung Galaxy Note 3 under 12 and 18 months contracts

While Celcom has already come out with it's Samsung Galaxy Note 3 bundles, those were for 24-month contracts. Looking to add a few more options for their bundles, Celcom have recently added on 12 and 18 month contracts starting from RM1888 and RM1748 respectively. Users still sign up using the Celcom First Prime, Celcom First Premier and Celcom First Elite plans but add on 1GB or 3GB of mobile internet. Other advantages of the lower contract period include a lower advance payment. Check out the details in the table below:

For now, check out the full details at the Celcom site or if you'd like other plan options do check out our Samsung Galaxy Note 3 plan comparison tool. You can also see other Celcom telco plans as well.


Celcom now offers Xiaomi Mi 3 for free

Celcom is now offering the Xiaomi Mi-3 for free. You will have to sign up for a Celcom First Prime, First Premier and First Elite plus and mPro data plan or the mPro Plus postpaid plans for 24 months. While it is somewhat late to the table with a Xiaomi Mi-3 bundle, Celcom are offering fairly competitive pricing for the device with rather high data quotas as well. For more details, check out the table below:

You can also check out our Xiaomi Mi-3 plan comparison tool for other options but for more information regarding this deal do check out the Celcom site. Alternatively, you can also check out our other Celcom Telco deals as well.


Celcom now offers the 2017 Samsung Galaxy A series from as low as RM728 with FIRST Platinum!

Celcom users, you can now get the new 2017 Samsung Galaxy A series from as low as RM728 (Galaxy A5) and RM888 (Galaxy A7) with FIRST Platinum!

Both the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) are being offered at discounted pricing when you sign up for either the FIRST Gold Plus or FIRST Platinum on a 24 month contract with Celcom. Among the benefits of the Celcom FIRST packages:

The new 2017 Samsung Galaxy A series feature IP68 water and dust resistance, 16MP front and back cameras, and support for Samsung Pay. Both are powered by a Octa-core 1.9 GHz processor with 3GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. The only thing separating the two, is the screen size and battery capacity. The Galaxy A5 (2017) sports a 5.2-inch display and a 3000 mAh battery, while the Galaxy A7 (2017) has a 5.7-inch display and a 3600 mAh battery.

Check out the site here and here for more details! Read our quick looks on both devices here too!


Celcom now offers unlimited calls and SMS while roaming, from RM 18 a day

For customers who roams a lot, Celcom has just updated their international roaming offering. It is now called Celcom Passports, and it is available from RM 18 a day for postpaid customers and RM10 for prepaid customers.

There are three different packages available for postpaid customers. The 1-Day Call & SMS Pass gives customers unlimited SMS and calls to Malaysia for RM 18 per day. This package is made specifically for ASEAN, and Celcom customers roaming in ASEAN countries (except Vietnam) can subscribe to this package.

Meanwhile, the 1-Day Data pass covers over 160 countries at only RM 38 per day, and you get between 50MB to unlimited data quota depending on its supported country.

A 1-Week Call, SMS & Data Plan is also available for RM 138, for those with longer trips. The pack gives you 3GB of data and unlimited calls/sms to anyone in the world. This is currently available for 10 countries, which includes Bangladesh, India, Japan and Singapore.

For Xpax customers, there is the 1-Day Social Roam pass, which costs RM10 per day, and gives users 1GB of data through their social apps such as Facebook, and Whatsapp.


Celcom offered the Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus from as low as RM7!

Celcom management, celebrities and the first Apple iPhone 7 users with Celcom

Today Celcom Axiata Berhad announced the availability of the Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus for their phone plans and as promised earlier, they even had the iPhone 7 for as low as RM7 for the first lucky seven customers in line at their Blue Cube Sunway Pyramid launch at 7am. Reportedly, they'd stayed in line for 2 days straight. Another lucky 3 first pre-order and walk-in buyers got the RM7 chance as well.

Encik Zalman Aefendy Zainal Abidin, Chief Marketing Officer, Celcom Axiata Berhad presenting the new plans

Celebrities like Amber Chia, Izzue Islam and Siti Elizad Mohd Sharifudding were also on hand to join in the fun and games. Talking about the games the Spin & Win game allowed everyone the chance to spin the wheel and win the iPhone 7 for as low as RM7, RM77 or RM777 along with accessories. The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are available on Celcom plans including the FiRST Platinum and Gold.


A 6GB RAM OnePlus 3 version appeared in TENAA and release date revealed

Rumours of OnePlus 3 tech-specs have been circulating around for quite some time now, but thanks to certifications in China and the USA, we are getting the whole picture and just recently a 6GB OnePlus 3 variant just made it to TENAA, completing the rumour of another phone version. Here are the tech-specs listed in the site:

Edit - Looking at the image, it seems that the fullmetal phone will have a HTC like back and 2.5D glass up front on the display. Price-wise, sources suggest that the 4GB model cost 1999 Yuan (around RM1248), and the announcement for the device will kick off on 15 June 2016 in China, going on sale there the next day as well. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Celcom offering 100K smartphones free with Celcom MEGA postpaid plans and more for Raya

Celcom are offering a choice from 100000 smartphones for free with their Celcom MEGA Lightning postpaid plans (M, L and XL) at 50% discounts for Raya. These include the Oppo A12, Samsung Galaxy A51, iPhone 7 Plus and Huawei Nova 5T.

In addition, Celcom will also be holding a #CelcomSale via Facebook Live on their Facebook page. It will be hosted by local celebrities offering special one-off limited time phone bundles and vouchers until 31 July 2020.

There will also be Ramadan and Raya themed content at their site or via USSD *118*9#. There will be more prepaid deals on their Celcom Online Shop until 30 June 2020 for Celcom Xpax SIM packs, 10% cashback on all Internet passes till 31 December 2020 and Free SIM delivery.


Celcom offering Alcatel Idol X, HTC Desire 500, IMobile IQ X and Sony Xperia C from RM488

Looking to offer a year end deal for the midrange masses, Celcom are now offering the Alcatel Idol X, HTC Desire 500, IMobile IQ X and Sony Xperia C on Celcom postpaid plans from RM488. Available on the Celcom First plans with either an mBasic or mAdvance mobile Internet data plan, users can get the listed midrange smartphones on 12 month and 18 month contracts. For more details check out the table below:

If you're looking for other plan options check out our Alcatel Idol X, HTC Desire 500 and Sony Xperia C plan comparison tools. Or for more information regarding this deal go check out the Celcom site. Alternatively, you can also check out our other Celcom Telco plans as well.


Celcom offering Apple iPhone 5 for RM 1488 this Raya

If you've been waiting for the Apple iPhone 5 price to drop then wait no more as Celcom are now offering the smartphone for as low as RM1488 on their mPro Plus plan. For more details check out the table below:

Bear in mind that the promotion is only valid until 15 September 2013 and you will have to have an upfront payment of RM700 which will be converted into 10 months worth of RM70 rebates. Click "Celcom iPhone 5 Plans" for more information regarding this deal or check out the Celcom site but if you're looking for other Celcom telco deals click here.


Celcom offering BlackBerry Q5 from RM888

Celcom is now offering the BlackBerry Q5 from as low as RM888. The subsidized price is available with their Celcom First packages under 12 month and 18 months contracts. For more details regarding these packages check out the table below:

Check out our BlackBerry Q5 comparison tool for more detailed telco package information. If you'd like to know more about this deal check out the main Celcom site or check out our other Celcom telco packages.


Celcom offering BlackBerry Z30 + free BlackBerry Z10 and more on 5 October 2013

As mentioned in an earlier report, the BlackBerry Z30 has been officially announced here in Malaysia. While it will be available from 5 October 2013, Celcom has exclusive rights over the smartphone for the next 14 days starting from that date. As such Celcom are teasing a number of fairly interesting freebies for those who sign up for a BlackBerry Z30 under a Celcom plan during this 14 day period. This includes a FREE BlackBerry Z10, 2 Alicia Keys concert tickets for KL, free download of Alicia Keys "Girl on Fire" album and an UrbanGears headset for the first 200 subscribers. After the first 200, the next 800 will also get freebies, but what exactly these freebies are still hasn't been announced just yet. So if you're gunning for a BlackBerry Z30, save 5 October 2013 as the day to do so, preferably at a nearby Celcom Bluecube store. Stay tuned and we'll keep you posted.


Celcom offering FREE previous gen smartphones and more affordable Apple iPhone 5C

Starting off the new year with a deal, Celcom are now offering the Apple iPhone 5C from a more affordable price of RM1888 for the basic 16GB version with, in their own words "no strings attached", which means zero contract. This offer is available from 2 January 2014 to 7 January 2014 but is exclusive to online sign ups only. The other Celcom offer involves the HTC Wildfire S, Nokia Lumia 520 and Sony Xperia U, where Celcom is offering these previous generation entry-level smartphones for FREE provided you sign up for a 12 month or 18 month contract. That deal ends on 31 January 2014. Check out the table below for more details regarding these three phones.

If you need more information about the Apple iPhone 5C deal check out the Celcom site but if you need info on the three free smartphones you'll need to go to a separate Celcom site. If you're wanting other plan options we recommend that you check out our various Apple iPhone 5C, HTC Wildfire S, Nokia Lumia 520 and Sony Xperia U plan comparison tools. Alternatively, you can also check out our other Celcom Telco deals as well.


Celcom offering Limited Time Offers promotion for customers to watch the Rio Olympics

In conjunction with Rio Olympics 2016, Celcom Axiata Berhad is excited and proud to provide its full support in association with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) who had recently departed to Rio, Brazil. At the same time, Celcom is also offering limited-time-offer deals for FIRST and Xpax customers to watch the Olympics on their mobile devices. Below are the details:

FIRST (Valid from 5 August until 31 October 2016)

XPAX (Valid from 5 August until 31 August 2016)

“We are deeply humbled and proud to stand alongside our national athletes who will be, once again, competing in an international sporting activity that has been a favourite to Malaysians,” said Dato’ Sri Shazalli Ramly, Chief Executive Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad.

Since 28 March 2016, Celcom signed on as the main sponsor for BAM, with the aim to revive the glory days of badminton and with a promise for greater digital heights in Malaysia with consistent programmes and engagement activities.

“As Malaysians, we love the energy, dynamism and the attachment to the game of badminton. And as our badminton athletes march on the treks of the Maracanã Stadium in Brazil, let us show them our full support as they attempt to create history once more,” he said.

Shazalli would also like to extend its strongest cheers and the very best of wishes to our national badminton athletes who will be competing to make history in the greatest global sporting event, the Rio Olympics 2016.

Celcom Axiata cheers on for Malaysia’s badminton superstar, Dato’ Lee Chong Wei for the Rio Olympics 2016!

Also for Malaysia’s top mixed-doubles pair, Goh Liu Ying (left) and Chan Peng Soon (right)!

The limited time offers are now available at the nearest Blue Cube stores and selected Celcom Xclusive Partners. For more information, visit www.celcom.com.my or www.xpax.com.my.