Comparison

Fibre vs 5G home broadband Malaysia

Short answer: Choose fibre for a fixed home connection when installation is available. Choose 5G home broadband when cabling is the problem and the signal works well where the router will sit.

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Fixed home connection

Start here when fibre is available and installation works for your home.

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Pick 5G home

Router-led setup

Start here when cabling is difficult and you have tested the indoor 5G signal.

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When both are available

Compare total cost, contract, router terms, quota and FUP. Do not use the monthly headline alone.

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Prices exclude 8% SST unless the provider source states otherwise.

Speed
Provider Plan Monthly price True 24-month cost Speed Contract Catch
Maxis Maxis Home Fibre 100Mbps RM89 RM2,136 100 Mbps down 24 months Promo price: RM89/month; normal price: RM99/month. Check the provider's current offer terms and duration.
Maxis Maxis Home Fibre 300Mbps RM129 RM3,096 300 Mbps down 24 months Promo price: RM129/month; normal price: RM139/month. Check the provider's current offer terms and duration.
Maxis Maxis Home Fibre 500Mbps RM149 RM3,576 500 Mbps down 24 months Promo price: RM149/month; normal price: RM159/month. Check the provider's current offer terms and duration.
Maxis Maxis Home Fibre 1Gbps RM249 RM5,976 1 Gbps down 24 months Installation and coverage depend on the service address.
Maxis Maxis Home Fibre 2Gbps RM319 RM7,656 2 Gbps down 24 months Installation and coverage depend on the service address.
TIME TIME Fibre 200Mbps RM99 RM2,376 200 Mbps down / 200 Mbps up 24 months Installation and coverage depend on the service address.
TIME TIME Fibre 600Mbps RM129 RM3,096 600 Mbps down / 600 Mbps up 24 months Installation and coverage depend on the service address.
TIME TIME Fibre 1Gbps RM199 RM4,776 1 Gbps down / 1 Gbps up 24 months Installation and coverage depend on the service address.
Unifi Unifi Home 30 Mbps RM69 RM1,656 30 Mbps down / 10 Mbps up 24 months Installation and coverage depend on the service address.
Unifi Unifi Home 100 Mbps RM89 RM2,136 100 Mbps down / 50 Mbps up 24 months Installation and coverage depend on the service address.
Unifi Unifi Home 300 Mbps RM129 RM3,096 300 Mbps down / 50 Mbps up 24 months Installation and coverage depend on the service address.
Unifi Unifi Home 500 Mbps RM149 RM3,576 500 Mbps down / 100 Mbps up 24 months Installation and coverage depend on the service address.
Unifi Unifi Home 1 Gbps RM249 RM5,976 1 Gbps down / 500 Mbps up 24 months Installation and coverage depend on the service address.
Unifi Unifi Home 2 Gbps RM319 RM7,656 2 Gbps down / 1 Gbps up 24 months Installation and coverage depend on the service address.

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Prices exclude 8% SST unless the provider source states otherwise.

Speed
Provider Plan Monthly price True 24-month cost Speed Contract Catch
CelcomDigi CelcomDigi Essential 5G Home WiFi RM89 RM2,136 100 Mbps down 24 months Promo price: RM89/month; normal price: RM99/month. Check the provider's current offer terms and duration.
CelcomDigi CelcomDigi Premium 5G Home WiFi RM109 RM2,616 300 Mbps down 24 months Promo price: RM109/month; normal price: RM149/month. Check the provider's current offer terms and duration.
Maxis Maxis Home WiFi 99 RM79 RM1,896 100 Mbps down 24 months Promo price: RM79/month; normal price: RM99/month. Check the provider's current offer terms and duration.
Maxis Maxis Home WiFi 139 RM109 RM2,616 300 Mbps down 24 months Promo price: RM109/month; normal price: RM139/month. Check the provider's current offer terms and duration.
U Mobile U Home 5G SIM + 5G Router RM68 RM1,632 300 Mbps down 24 months Promo price: RM68/month; normal price: RM78/month. Check the provider's current offer terms and duration.
U Mobile U Home 5G SIM Only RM68 RM1,632 300 Mbps down No contract Promo price: RM68/month; normal price: RM78/month. Check the provider's current offer terms and duration.
U Mobile U Home 5G x sooka Premium RM98 RM2,352 300 Mbps down 24 months Promo price: RM98/month; normal price: RM158/month. Check the provider's current offer terms and duration.
Unifi Unifi Air Unlimited 5G with Device RM99 RM2,376 150 Mbps down 24 months Fair Usage Policy (FUP) applies. Refer to Unifi terms for details.
Unifi Unifi Air Unlimited 5G with Router RM149 RM3,576 150 Mbps down 24 months Indoor signal quality and FUP can change the real experience.
Yes Yes 5G Advanced Broadband Flexi RM58 RM1,392 1 Gbps down No contract Indoor signal quality and FUP can change the real experience.
Yes Yes 5G Advanced Broadband 36 Months RM68 RM1,632
Min commitment: RM2,448		 1 Gbps down 36 months Indoor signal quality and FUP can change the real experience.
Yes Yes 5G Advanced Broadband 12 Months RM99 RM2,675 1 Gbps down 12 months Indoor signal quality and FUP can change the real experience.
Yes Yes 5G Advanced Broadband 24 Months RM99 RM2,376 1 Gbps down 24 months Indoor signal quality and FUP can change the real experience.
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Fibre depends on address availability and installation access. 5G home depends on indoor signal, router placement and any FUP. Both can have contracts or device terms.

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FAQ

Should I choose fibre or 5G home broadband first?

Check fibre availability and indoor 5G signal at your address. If both work, compare total cost, contract, router terms and FUP.

Can I use 5G home broadband for gaming or WFH?

Test the signal where the router will sit and check the FUP. This page does not assume how either connection will perform inside your home.

Does this compare coverage quality?

No. This page compares plan structure and practical tradeoffs. Actual fibre availability and 5G signal quality still depend on your address.

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