Home WiFi 69
150GB 5G/4G with uncapped speed. Good for light browsing, backup use, students or small-room rental.
Maxis Fibre and Maxis 5G Home WiFi solve different problems. Fibre uses a physical cable and is better for stability, gaming and long-term homes. 5G Home WiFi is wireless, plug-and-play and useful when fibre is not available, port is full, or you need internet quickly.
If your home has a fibre port available → choose Maxis Fibre. It is more stable, better for gaming, better for WFH, and usually better long-term value for families.
If no fibre port / port full / tenant / urgent need → choose 5G Home WiFi. It is plug-and-play, has no fibre installation wait, and is easier when fixed-line installation is not practical.
Best process: check both fibre coverage and 4G/5G signal first. The cheaper-looking option is not always the better option if signal is weak or if fibre is already available.
This page compares the decision between fixed fibre and wireless broadband. The latest Home WiFi promo is now added, so customers can see both: Fibre for stability and 5G Home WiFi for no-port or flexible setup cases.
150GB 5G/4G with uncapped speed. Good for light browsing, backup use, students or small-room rental.
After RM20 monthly rebate. Unlimited 5G/4G with up to 100Mbps speed. Promo extended until 15 May 2026 for eligible new registrations.
After RM30 monthly rebate. Unlimited 5G/4G with uncapped speed. Promo extended until 15 May 2026 for eligible new registrations.
After RM30 monthly rebate for 24 months. Includes router + mesh combo option for wider home WiFi reach, subject to eligibility and stock.
Eligible Postpaid bundle customers can choose FREE 3 months or Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite from RM11/month.
Eligible bundle customers can choose FREE 3 months or selected device options. Limited FREE Samsung 55” TV window applies to eligible 500Mbps/1Gbps signups.
Home WiFi extra reward: eligible Home WiFi 99 / 139 / 159 bundle signups may participate in the Sign Up & Win campaign for TNG eWallet credits up to RM200. This is a chance-based reward, subject to campaign rules, validated email, stock and eligibility.
The basic difference is simple: fibre is a physical cable to your house, while 5G Home WiFi is a wireless router using 4G/5G signal. Most performance differences come from that.
| Factor | Maxis Fibre | 5G Home WiFi |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Physical fibre cable to the home | Wireless 4G/5G signal through a home router |
| Requires fibre port? | ✅ Yes — port must be available | ❌ No fibre port required |
| Installation time | Appointment needed | Plug-and-play once router is ready |
| Stability | More consistent because it uses a fixed line | Depends on signal, indoor placement and tower load |
| Gaming ping | Usually lower and more consistent | Can be fine for casual use, but may vary more |
| Entry price | 100Mbps from RM89/mth where eligible; 300Mbps bundle from RM99/mth | From RM69/mth for light use; Home WiFi 99 promo from RM79/mth where eligible |
| High-value plan | 300Mbps RM99 or 500Mbps RM139 for eligible Postpaid bundle customers | Home WiFi 139 from RM109 or 5G Plus Home WiFi 159 from RM129 where eligible |
| Top speed | Up to 2Gbps fibre tier available | Depends on 4G/5G signal, router, selected plan and congestion |
| Weather / signal impact | Less affected because main line is physical fibre | Wireless performance can vary with signal and indoor placement |
| Moving house | Need relocation and new coverage check | Router is easier to move, but new location signal and terms still need checking |
| Best for | Families, WFH, gaming, long-term homes | Renters, no-port areas, temporary stay, urgent move-ins |
Honest tradeoff: Fibre wins on consistency. 5G Home WiFi wins on flexibility. The right answer depends on whether your address has fibre port and whether your 4G/5G signal is suitable.
Fibre and Home WiFi pricing can look confusing because some prices are Postpaid bundle prices, some are standalone prices, and some are campaign rebate prices. Use this table as a practical guide, then check your address for the exact offer.
| Speed | Postpaid Bundle price | Standalone / public guide | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100Mbps | From RM89/mth | RM89–RM99/mth depending promo | Singles, couples, light users |
| 300Mbps ⭐ | RM99/mth | RM129/mth where eligible | Best value if fibre available; FREE 3 months or Tab from RM11/month for eligible bundle customers |
| 500Mbps | RM139/mth | RM149/mth where eligible | Heavy users; device options include Tab RM1, iPad RM10, TCL TV RM1 or limited FREE Samsung TV |
| 1Gbps | RM159/mth | RM249/mth | Large households; iPad RM1, Samsung TV RM1 or limited FREE Samsung TV for eligible bundle customers |
| 2Gbps | Check eligibility | RM319/mth | Premium setup, WiFi 7 router tier, advanced users |
| Plan | Current promo guide | Key details | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home WiFi 69 | RM69/mth | 150GB 5G/4G, uncapped speed, 12-month contract option, optional 50GB data pass at RM10 where available | Very light use, students, backup, small room rental |
| Home WiFi 99 | RM79/mth after RM20 rebate | Unlimited 5G/4G, up to 100Mbps speed, 12/24-month K2 device contract; promo extended until 15 May 2026 | Light users, renters, 2–3 devices |
| Home WiFi 139 | RM109/mth after RM30 rebate | Unlimited 5G/4G, uncapped speed, 12/24-month K2 device contract; promo extended until 15 May 2026 | Multiple users, heavier streaming, stronger wireless needs |
| 5G Plus Home WiFi 159 | RM129/mth after RM30 rebate | Unlimited 5G/4G, uncapped speed, router + mesh combo, 24-month K2 device contract; promo until 31 May 2026 | Larger homes without fibre that need wider WiFi reach |
Home WiFi note: The Home WiFi rebate applies only when the plan, device contract, channel, new registration and campaign rules match. The TNG eWallet reward is a sign-up-and-win campaign, not a guaranteed fixed discount.
Price-per-stability logic: If fibre is available, Fibre 300Mbps at the right bundle price is usually stronger home value because it gives more stable performance. If fibre is not available, Home WiFi is the practical solution and the latest May rebate makes the wireless option more attractive.
Fibre is the default choice for most homes when the address has an available fibre port.
Bottom line: If fibre is available and you need stable home internet, choose fibre first. The main reasons not to choose fibre are no port, no installation approval, short-term rental, or urgent internet need.
5G Home WiFi is not “worse” in every situation. It is the right product when fibre does not fit your living arrangement.
Honest caveat: 5G Home WiFi performance depends on signal strength, router placement, tower congestion, indoor walls and device capability. Check signal before committing, especially for condos, inner rooms and thick-wall houses.
Abstract comparisons are useful, but most customers decide faster when they see their own situation.
WFH parent, online school, 4K streaming, phones, smart TV and CCTV. Fibre port available.
Single professional, light WFH, Netflix, phone and laptop. Landlord does not want fibre installation.
Competitive FPS/MOBA player, needs stable ping and low latency. Fibre available.
Moved into a new area where fibre is not ready or port is still pending.
You upload videos, manage cloud files, and need stable upload performance.
Fibre has not reached the home, but Maxis 4G/5G signal is strong.
Yes. Some homes use both when they need backup, outdoor coverage, or a separate network.
Fibre indoors, Home WiFi for outdoor CCTV, garden area, or secondary space.
Home WiFi can act as a backup if fibre has downtime and you need WFH continuity.
Keep your main fibre private and give guests or tenants a separate Home WiFi router.
Maxis Fibre is usually more stable because it uses a physical fibre cable. 5G Home WiFi depends on 4G/5G signal, indoor placement, tower load and surrounding conditions.
Current guide: Home WiFi 69 is RM69/month. Home WiFi 99 can be RM79/month after RM20 rebate. Home WiFi 139 can be RM109/month after RM30 rebate. 5G Plus Home WiFi 159 can be RM129/month after RM30 rebate with router + mesh option. Eligibility, contract and signal must be checked first.
The Home WiFi 99 and 139 rebate promo is extended until 15 May 2026. The 5G Plus Home WiFi 159 bundle rebate runs until 31 May 2026. Campaigns are subject to Maxis terms, stock and eligible sales channels.
Eligible new Home WiFi 99 / 139 / 159 bundle signups may join the Sign Up & Win campaign for TNG eWallet credits up to RM200. The reward amount is not fixed and is subject to campaign rules and availability.
No. Football Fever Converge Deals refer to Maxis Home Fibre bundle offers. 5G Home WiFi has its own bundle rebate and TNG campaign terms.
Fibre is usually better for gaming because ping is normally lower and more consistent. Home WiFi may still work for casual gaming, but competitive gaming is more sensitive to latency changes.
For light to medium use, yes, if signal is strong. For heavy WFH, online school, 4K streaming, gaming and many devices at the same time, fibre is usually the better long-term choice if available.
Yes. Many customers use Home WiFi first when fibre is unavailable, then switch to fibre when port is ready. Check remaining contract, router device commitment and any current switching rule before changing.
Condo fibre depends on management approval, riser readiness, available ports, and your specific block or unit. Send your condo name, block and unit through the homepage coverage form for checking.
If you already have fibre but only one room is weak, mesh is usually the fix. If you cannot install fibre and want wireless broadband with better whole-home coverage, ask us to check the latest 5G Plus Home WiFi 159 router + mesh option.
Send your full address. We check whether fibre is available, what speed and promo you can get, and whether 5G Home WiFi signal is strong enough as an alternative. You get one clear recommendation.
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