Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) clarified that the monthly data volume cap for its consumer UniFi packages will not be implemented immediately. This applies to all Unifi packages offered to consumers -- the VIP5, VIP10 and VIP20, it said in a statement. UniFi is its newly-launched high-speed broadband (HSBB) services. Previously it was announced 5Mbps package has a 60GB monthly cap on downloads; the 10Mbps package has a 90GB cap, and the 20Mbps package has a 120GB cap.

In the meantime, TM will monitor traffic and usage patterns to determine and develop an appropriate approach in ensuring that all UniFi subscribers have a positive experience online. The company said it reserved the right to implement a fair usage policy (FUP) as it want to ensure that its subscribers are not seriously impacted by unfair use of the service by a few. It will allow TM to mitigate the potential effects of unfair usage on the majority of UniFi subscribers and ensure a superior quality of service for all, it added. Article Bernama & The Star