07 May 2021
unifi offers subsidised mobile internet plans through Jaringan Prihatin Programme
Introduces unifi Mobile 39 postpaid plan, now priced at only RM24 (exclusive of SST) per month with RM15 monthly subsidy from the Government
In support of the Jaringan Prihatin programme announced by the Government through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), unifi is offering unifi Mobile 39 postpaid plan and unifi #BEBAS prepaid plan to Malaysians who are eligible for Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat ("BPR").
Understanding the need for fast and efficient data, especially when many need to stay connected constantly in the current digital age, unifi is offering these mobile plans designed to give more value in the form of FREE mobile data to its customers for 12 months.
The postpaid plan; unifi Mobile 39, is now priced at only RM24 (exclusive of SST) per month with a RM15 monthly subsidy from the Government. The plan also comes with a whopping additional 30GB LTE data per month on top of the existing 5GB of data quota. Meanwhile, the unifi #BEBAS prepaid starter plan priced at RM10 comes with a 2GB data quota monthly and free 1GB LTE data daily.
"We applaud the Government's continuous efforts in helping the B40 group to stay connected. It is especially crucial now where aggressive digital transformation is happening in our society. We hope that BPR recipients will find unifi Mobile as the most suitable mobile plan for them and take this opportunity to enjoy unifi's seamless mobile and Internet offerings, along with the Government's subsidy. We hope to ease the financial burden of this group and help bridge the digital divide," said Anand Vijayan, Chief Commercial Officer, Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM).
He added, "In line with TM Group's unique role as the enabler of Digital Malaysia, we will continue to deliver the best broadband experience to our customers. We will also actively play our part in realising the Government's aspirations of bridging the digital gap through various initiatives such as Jaringan Prihatin, MYBAIKHATI, PEMERKASA, and beyond, transforming Malaysia into a fully digital society."
The details of unifi Mobile 39 Postpaid plan and unifi #BEBAS postpaid plan are as below:
| unifi | Postpaid | Prepaid |
| Plan Name | unifi Mobile 39 | #BEBAS |
| Data Quote | 5GB (4GB LTE & 1GB 3G/LTE) | 3GB LTE |
| Call/SMS Quota | 50 mins call & 25 SMS | N/A |
| Jaringan Prihatin Subsidy | RM15/month for 12 months | 2GB* LTE data/month for 12 months |
| Extra Value from unifi | 30GB LTE data/month for 12 months | 1GB LTE data daily for 12 months |
| Contract | No | No |
| Monthly Fee | RM24 exclude 6% SST | N/A |
| Subscription channel | www.unifi.com.my/jaringanprihatin | mobile@unifi app |
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