Maxis — Free Service Overview

Maxis is Malaysia's leading mobile and converged operator, competing with CelcomDigi and U Mobile. This page tracks live pricing tiers, supported platforms, and the practical use cases where Maxis fits into a household or business subscription stack, with anchor prices sourced from the live pricing table above for country-specific currency.

Quick Facts

• Brand: Maxis
• Operator: Maxis Berhad
• Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Founded: 1995
• Ownership: publicly listed on Bursa Malaysia (ticker: 6012.KL)
• Flagship paid tier anchor: Maxis Postpaid at MYR 60-188/month
• 2025-2026 differentiator: Hotlink Postpaid migration and 2024-2025 5G integration via Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) wholesale 5G

What is Maxis?

Maxis is operated by Maxis Berhad, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and founded in 1995. The product covers nationwide 4G LTE with DNB-wholesale 5G, MaxisOne family multi-line discounts, and Maxis app self-service and bill pay as anchor capabilities, with the broader feature set described in the sections below. This catalog page pulls live tier pricing from our database and links into our cancel guides, deals, and price-history tracker so you can monitor Maxis across its full subscription lifecycle.

Why choose Maxis

Operator track record and ownership

Maxis is run by Maxis Berhad, with ownership currently described as: publicly listed on Bursa Malaysia (ticker: 6012.KL). The brand has been operating since 1995, so by 2026 there is a multi-year track record of pricing decisions, product updates, and service reliability that buyers can review before subscribing. For 2025-2026 the operator's headline emphasis is on Hotlink Postpaid migration and 2024-2025 5G integration via Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) wholesale 5G.

Feature breadth in 2026

Beyond the headline pillars, Maxis ships Hotlink prepaid sister-brand, fibre broadband bundles (Maxis Home Fibre), and device installment plans (Zerolution). This depth matters because subscribers rarely buy a single feature in isolation. Maxis's feature surface area lets a household or team start narrow and expand into the rest of the platform as needs grow.

Plan structure and ecosystem fit

The current ladder runs from Hotlink Prepaid up to Maxis Family. Each step unlocks specific capabilities (detailed in the pricing table below) rather than artificial caps, and the platform integrates with mainstream device and billing ecosystems typical for a mobile network operator. That makes it straightforward to slot Maxis into existing setups without re-platforming.

Maxis pricing in 2026

The tier ladder and anchor prices below are sourced from Maxis Berhad's public pricing pages as of 2025-2026. For live country-specific numbers, refer to the pricing table at the top of this page; the summary below describes how the tier ladder is shaped.

Live pricing across countries

For country-by-country billing currency, taxes, and renewal pricing, refer to the live pricing table on this page. It pulls directly from our catalog so promotions, anchor tiers, and price drops surface as soon as we capture them. This is the source we recommend over any historical price quoted in third-party content.

Maxis apps and platform support

Maxis supports the platform mix expected for a mobile network operator. The table below summarizes typical coverage; refer to Maxis Berhad's product pages for the exact device and OS support matrix on each tier.

Maxis product depth and category positioning

Maxis sits in the mobile network operator category and competes with adjacent providers in Kuala Lumpur's home market and beyond. Its differentiation lever for 2025-2026 is Hotlink Postpaid migration and 2024-2025 5G integration via Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) wholesale 5G. Buyers evaluating the mobile network operator market compare these capabilities against tier price and customer support quality, both of which are tracked in the pricing table above and in our deals and cancel guides linked below.

Use cases Maxis fits

• Subscribers in Kuala Lumpur and beyond who want a mobile network operator with nationwide 4G LTE with DNB-wholesale 5G as a core anchor
• Households comparing Maxis against adjacent mobile network operator options on the Maxis Postpaid tier price point
• Buyers who prioritize MaxisOne family multi-line discounts as their deciding factor in the mobile network operator category
• Users who want Maxis app self-service and bill pay bundled with the rest of the platform rather than paid separately
• Cross-region or expat users wanting Maxis Berhad-branded service rather than a regional reseller

Comparable products in our catalog

If you're evaluating Maxis alongside other tools, we maintain a separate catalog page per service with live pricing and tier names. Use our category hub to compare Maxis with adjacent mobile network operator options on price, feature coverage, and free-tier availability. For each candidate we also track cancellation flow, current promo codes, and renewal price history so the total cost of ownership is visible upfront.

Frequently asked questions

Who operates Maxis?

Maxis is operated by Maxis Berhad, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia since 1995. Ownership status: publicly listed on Bursa Malaysia (ticker: 6012.KL). The full legal entity and registration details are published on the operator's public terms of service.

How much does Maxis cost in 2026?

The Hotlink Prepaid anchor is MYR 0 to register, the Maxis Postpaid anchor is MYR 60-188/month, and the Maxis Family anchor is MYR 99-188/month. Live country-specific numbers and promotions are shown in the live pricing table at the top of this page.

Does Maxis offer a free tier or trial?

Free tier and trial availability is shown in the live pricing table above and varies by country and promotional window. The current ladder starts at Hotlink Prepaid (MYR 0 to register); check the Maxis Berhad signup flow for the current trial terms before committing.

What platforms does Maxis run on?

Maxis covers the platforms shown in the table above. Mobile, web, and selected device support varies by region and tier; Maxis Berhad's product pages track new integrations as they ship.

What's new in Maxis for 2025-2026?

The headline emphasis is Hotlink Postpaid migration and 2024-2025 5G integration via Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) wholesale 5G. This is the feature most likely to influence whether Maxis is the right choice for a buyer evaluating the mobile network operator market today.

How does Maxis compare to other mobile network operator options?

Maxis differentiates on nationwide 4G LTE with DNB-wholesale 5G and MaxisOne family multi-line discounts plus the broader feature ladder shown above. For a side-by-side feature comparison with adjacent providers, see our category hub linked at the bottom of this page.

Can I cancel Maxis anytime?

Yes - cancellation is typically self-service via the Maxis account portal or by contacting Maxis Berhad. We maintain a step-by-step cancellation guide on our cancel hub that covers the specific in-product flow, refund eligibility, and what data is preserved after cancel.

Does Maxis offer family, team, or business pricing?

Multi-user and higher-tier plans target larger deployments or households where applicable. The published anchor at the Maxis Family level is MYR 99-188/month; ask Maxis Berhad sales for bespoke or volume pricing on team or enterprise plans.

Is Maxis available outside its home country?

Maxis is operated from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and is primarily sold to its home market; see the live pricing table for country-specific tier pricing across the markets where Maxis Berhad sells the product.

Where can I find Maxis deals and promo codes?

Our deals page tracks current Maxis promotional pricing and our renewal price tracker stores historical price points so you can spot post-trial price hikes. Both are linked below in the related guides section.

Get started with Maxis

To sign up, head to the live pricing table at the top of this page. Pick the tier that matches your needs - Hotlink Prepaid (MYR 0 to register) for evaluation, Maxis Postpaid (MYR 60-188/month) for production use, or Maxis Family (MYR 99-188/month) for the broadest feature set. Once you've subscribed, bookmark this page to monitor renewal pricing and catch any tier or anchor-price changes from Maxis Berhad.

Related Subger guides

• Cancel Maxis - step-by-step cancellation guide for the current portal
• Maxis deals and promo codes - live promotional offers tracked across the year
• Maxis true price tracker - renewal price history and post-trial cost watch
• Maxis promo codes - coupon and code archive with expiration tracking
• Browse the full mobile network operator category on Subger