TIME Fibre Broadband
TIME Fibre Broadband is a broadband internet product offered by TIME dotCom Berhad in Malaysia. According to the Sundaily.com article, this new service will be the country’s first and only broadband internet service that is capable of offering access speeds up to 50Mbps (Megabits per second), making it the fastest in the country provided directly to residential..
It also stated that TIME dotCom is the only telecommunication solution provider in Malaysia that provides 100% fibre optic connection direct to the home. It was officially launched in 2nd on February 2010 in Mont Kiara.
The problem with internet usage and broadband in Malaysia is that the bandwidth they provide for home user is very low compare to other countries. Most of home user in Malaysia only uses 1Mbps that the ISP's provided. With the internet and broadband usage drastically increase in Malaysia , TIME dotCom has provide a solution for long awaited and complaining users in Malaysia. Hopefully that this effort will be the pioneer of fast and updated broadband in Malaysia.
Features
One of the product features is the Bandwidth on Demand(BoD) which users can choose to boost the bandwidth up to 50Mbps whenever they like. However, this feature comes with a price.The boost feature can be activated through the self care portal.
Comparison
Table below shows the comparison for the bandwidth between 50Mbps and 1Mbps :
Download Activity |
File Size |
TIME Fibre Broadband (50Mbps) |
Standard ADSL (1Mbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
10 songs |
50MB |
10 seconds |
8 Minutes 20 seconds |
Software |
75MB |
15 seconds |
12 Minutes 30 seconds |
High Definition Movie |
2GB |
6 Minutes 40 seconds |
5 hours 33 Minutes |
Upload Activity |
File Size |
TIME Fibre Broadband (50Mbps) |
Standard ADSL (1Mbps) |
Post a video clip |
10MB |
2 seconds |
1 minute 40 seconds |
Email a large file |
20MB |
4 seconds |
3 minutes 20 seconds |
Upload a full video |
500MB |
1 minute 40 seconds |
1 hour 23 minutes |
Availability
Apart from being the only telecommunication solution provider in Malaysia that offer this product, the service availability are limited and not all consumers can enjoy the benefits of a fast internet connection. Places that have been offered are at Mont' Kiara Pines, Mont' Kiara Astana, Mont' Kiara Sophia, Mont' Kiara Pelangi, Mont' Kiara Palma, Mont' Kiara Damai and Mont' Kiara Bayu. Fortunately, according to thestar.com.my article, there will be more places available for this product by the middle of 2010.
Articles Related
Time Fibre Broadband to drive TdC growth
FIXED-LINE telecommunications solution provider TIME dotCom Bhd (TdC) expects to retain positive growth, particularly with the launch of its new service TIME Fibre Broadband, said chief executive officer Afzal Abdul Rahim.
The company posted RM24.454 million in pre-tax profit in the second quarter ended June 30, 2009 on the back of RM67.898 million in revenue, which saw the company moving back into the black for the first time in 14 years.
It also recorded RM11.941 million pre-tax profit in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2009, raking in RM69.931 million in revenue.
"We see this momentum continuing especially with the launch of the product today," he said at the TIME Fibre Broadband launch. Afzal said the company would continue to drive sales and increase market share in areas like wholesale, corporate and small-and-medium enterprises.
"We'll be rolling out more exciting and innovative products in the wholesale and business market segments," he said.
Afzal said TdC was planning to extend by 85 per cent its fibre broadband coverage in high-density Klang Valley in the second quarter next year.
Its latest service, TIME Fibre Broadband, a high-speed Internet access, offers users at a speed of up to 50 megabits per second currently available in Mont Kiara area.
"We're looking into expanding the service to other areas under the second and third phases, with more locations undergoing testing and slated for installation of the service," he said.
Afzal said TdC targeted between 15 and 20 per cent of potential customer base for area in coverage.
He said TIME Fibre Broadband is targeted at young professionals, high bandwidth users and early adopters who are constantly blogging, gaming, social networking and downloading.
"The service is for internet users craving for fastest internet connection without being hindered by slow and unreliable connection speed," he said.
TIME Fibre Broadband is being offered at competitive rates ranging from RM149 to RM329 for 2Mbps to 10Mbps service package, Afzal said, adding that customers will be able to experience a boost speed of up to 50mbps on demand.
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