Internet facilities in Genting

[Opel17]

I alway bring my laptop/work while in Genting, and thought might be useful info for others.

 

 

Internet facilities in Genting :

 

1. cyber cafes at First World Plaza, Genting Hotel "shopping mall" - use their gaming PC for webmail/hotmail. RM10/hr [this was about 2yrs ago, not sure about current price]. I used this service twice and gave up due to very slow speed, no privacy, noisy gaming environment.

2. free wifi at KFC and McDonalds at Genting Hotel "shopping mall".

3. free wifi at Starbuck Coffee at First World Plaza, Resort Hotel Lobby. [not sure about Highlands Hotel Lobby].

4. free wired broadband at Highlands Hotel rooms [only at Level 15].

5. broadband modem rental at First Hotel Hotel. RM180 deposit, RM30/day, subject to availability.

6. broadband modem @RM169 and prepaid internet card @RM25 [include 5 days internet] from Digi shops at First World Plaza, Genting Hotel "shopping mall". Additional days usage top-up @RM2/days.

7. buy only the prepaid internet card @RM25 [see #6 above]. Use your own broadband modem or mobile phone [some can function as modem. I am using Samsung SGH-Z560.]. Average speed, but offset by the convenience of working in the privacy and comfort of own hotel room.

 

* #6 & 7 should be able to use elsewhere in MY.

* my sincere apologies in case of inaccurate info. Please verify on your own arrangement.

 

Cheers !!

[questionedfish]

I alway bring my laptop/work while in Genting, and thought might be useful info for others.

 

 

Internet facilities in Genting :

 

1. cyber cafes at First World Plaza, Genting Hotel "shopping mall" - use their gaming PC for webmail/hotmail. RM10/hr [this was about 2yrs ago, not sure about current price]. I used this service twice and gave up due to very slow speed, no privacy, noisy gaming environment.

2. free wifi at KFC and McDonalds at Genting Hotel "shopping mall".

3. free wifi at Starbuck Coffee at First World Plaza, Resort Hotel Lobby. [not sure about Highlands Hotel Lobby].

4. free wired broadband at Highlands Hotel rooms [only at Level 15].

5. broadband modem rental at First Hotel Hotel. RM180 deposit, RM30/day, subject to availability.

6. broadband modem @RM169 and prepaid internet card @RM25 [include 5 days internet] from Digi shops at First World Plaza, Genting Hotel "shopping mall". Additional days usage top-up @RM2/days.

7. buy only the prepaid internet card @RM25 [see #6 above]. Use your own broadband modem or mobile phone [some can function as modem. I am using Samsung SGH-Z560.]. Average speed, but offset by the convenience of working in the privacy and comfort of own hotel room.

 

* #6 & 7 should be able to use elsewhere in MY.

* my sincere apologies in case of inaccurate info. Please verify on your own arrangement.

 

Cheers !!

 

the free access are good!

 

but if need to pay, then the rates are actually quite ex to be honest

[Vooth]

I bought the prepaid card last time out. Convenience is the only pro, the speed is really slow but for me the best option.

[Shull]

If you really need data connection, buy those prepaid SIM card.. if i'm not wrong, the 3G rates are RM8 for 24hr block or 100Mb of data.. forgot the exact number... but it's pretty reasonable pricing if you're using for normal email/web surfing..

[Simplesilver]

I alway bring my laptop/work while in Genting, and thought might be useful info for others.

 

 

Internet facilities in Genting :

 

1. cyber cafes at First World Plaza, Genting Hotel "shopping mall" - use their gaming PC for webmail/hotmail. RM10/hr [this was about 2yrs ago, not sure about current price]. I used this service twice and gave up due to very slow speed, no privacy, noisy gaming environment.

2. free wifi at KFC and McDonalds at Genting Hotel "shopping mall".

3. free wifi at Starbuck Coffee at First World Plaza, Resort Hotel Lobby. [not sure about Highlands Hotel Lobby].

4. free wired broadband at Highlands Hotel rooms [only at Level 15].

5. broadband modem rental at First Hotel Hotel. RM180 deposit, RM30/day, subject to availability.

6. broadband modem @RM169 and prepaid internet card @RM25 [include 5 days internet] from Digi shops at First World Plaza, Genting Hotel "shopping mall". Additional days usage top-up @RM2/days.

7. buy only the prepaid internet card @RM25 [see #6 above]. Use your own broadband modem or mobile phone [some can function as modem. I am using Samsung SGH-Z560.]. Average speed, but offset by the convenience of working in the privacy and comfort of own hotel room.

 

* #6 & 7 should be able to use elsewhere in MY.

* my sincere apologies in case of inaccurate info. Please verify on your own arrangement.

 

Cheers !!

 

Just quoting. Just this year March. I went up to Genting.

Anyways, I was using a Ipod Touch to surf for my internet usage.

 

#1. The cyber-cafes at First World Shopping mall, there is RM15/hr. Ridiculously!

#3. The First World Starbucks, free wifi is very good. Loads very fast! And Highlands hotel signal is VERY VERY LOW.

[Pltang]

Well... at least M1 has Celcom in Msia for S$15 unlimited data roaming per day......

[Kumweng]

First of all, how do we buy the mobile broadband prepaid sim card in Malaysia? Do we need to show passport or anything?

How much is it? BTW I have the starhub mobil broadband usb stick. IS it just buy the malaysia prepaid sim card and then just put it in will do?

 

Appreciate advise

 

Many thks

[13177]

I always use the free internet connection at the cafe.

[Zxcvb]

For those who can't live without internet access (die die have to check email every hour), just buy the internet prepaid card. Else just bring along your laptop to starbucks or fastfood joints, all free. School holidays are here, it's gonna be a squeeze at Genting now.

[Opel17]

First of all, how do we buy the mobile broadband prepaid sim card in Malaysia? Do we need to show passport or anything?

How much is it? BTW I have the starhub mobil broadband usb stick. IS it just buy the malaysia prepaid sim card and then just put it in will do?

 

Appreciate advise

 

Many thks

 

When I bought my Digi prepaid internet card at Genting, simply paid with cash, no need for passport/document.

I believe there are several MY telcos offer prepaid internet card, but the 2 shops at Genting are reseller for Digi only.

I can't be certain whether your SH MBB usb stick is compatible. Suggest show to the sales staff for advise. However, high chances since my 4yrs old Samsung phone is ok.

[Opel17]

Now Genting Highlands tie-up with Tron [using Digi networks] to offer Worldcard Mobile Service.

Genting Worldcard members can collect the free starter kit [universal Sim, preload RM3] from the newly opened Worldcard Mobile Counter [beside Kenny Roger Restaurant, 1st World Plaza].

 

* first retrieve your voucher from those Worldcard i-Kiosks.

* while stock last.

* non GWC members can pay RM9 for the starter kit.

* this WMS offer voice/sms/mms/data usage.

* reload min RM10 to extend validity to 365 days.

 

Please refer to these links for more info :

http://www.rwgenting.com/worldcardmobile/rates.htm

https://tron.com.my/tron/

[I-LOVE-CARS]

I alway bring my laptop/work while in Genting, and thought might be useful info for others.

 

 

Internet facilities in Genting :

 

1. cyber cafes at First World Plaza, Genting Hotel "shopping mall" - use their gaming PC for webmail/hotmail. RM10/hr [this was about 2yrs ago, not sure about current price]. I used this service twice and gave up due to very slow speed, no privacy, noisy gaming environment.

2. free wifi at KFC and McDonalds at Genting Hotel "shopping mall".

3. free wifi at Starbuck Coffee at First World Plaza, Resort Hotel Lobby. [not sure about Highlands Hotel Lobby].

4. free wired broadband at Highlands Hotel rooms [only at Level 15].

5. broadband modem rental at First Hotel Hotel. RM180 deposit, RM30/day, subject to availability.

6. broadband modem @RM169 and prepaid internet card @RM25 [include 5 days internet] from Digi shops at First World Plaza, Genting Hotel "shopping mall". Additional days usage top-up @RM2/days.

7. buy only the prepaid internet card @RM25 [see #6 above]. Use your own broadband modem or mobile phone [some can function as modem. I am using Samsung SGH-Z560.]. Average speed, but offset by the convenience of working in the privacy and comfort of own hotel room.

 

* #6 & 7 should be able to use elsewhere in MY.

* my sincere apologies in case of inaccurate info. Please verify on your own arrangement.

 

Cheers !!

Hi bro,can anyone check if the First Wotld Hotel broadband modem rental is still avalible and how is the speed as I will be going up next week and I belong to those die die must have internet group. In the past I used to use DiGi mobile prepaid internet sim card but found then quite slow and always tio DC...so searching for new options this time round...

 

[Opel17]

Hi bro,can anyone check if the First Wotld Hotel broadband modem rental is still avalible and how is the speed as I will be going up next week and I belong to those die die must have internet group. In the past I used to use DiGi mobile prepaid internet sim card but found then quite slow and always tio DC...so searching for new options this time round...

I still see the modem rental sign on the Information Counter. You can try checking with them.

Take a look at my post on 28Nov2012 and the links as well.

I am now using the Worldcard Mobile prepaid card on my smartphone with wifi hotspot. Very satisfied with the speed and pricing.

Do subscribe for the daily (RM6) or weekly (RM18) internet plan with unlimited free data excess usage. And remember to unsubscribe before reaching SG, otherwise the internet plan will keep rolling.

[I-LOVE-CARS]

I still see the modem rental sign on the Information Counter. You can try checking with them.

Take a look at my post on 28Nov2012 and the links as well.

I am now using the Worldcard Mobile prepaid card on my smartphone with wifi hotspot. Very satisfied with the speed and pricing.

Do subscribe for the daily (RM6) or weekly (RM18) internet plan with unlimited free data excess usage. And remember to unsubscribe before reaching SG, otherwise the internet plan will keep rolling.

 

Thanks will check it out..

[I-LOVE-CARS]

Had contacted RW Genting on the renting of broadband for First World Hotel

 

The charges are as below:

RM300 deposite (Am wondering why is the deposite so high :0)

RM30/Day

[Opel17]

Had contacted RW Genting on the renting of broadband for First World Hotel

 

The charges are as below:

RM300 deposite (Am wondering why is the deposite so high :0)

RM30/Day

In this case, it would be better to go for the Worldcard Mobile prepaid card.