From Purchase to Protection to Upgrades: Here’s One Seamless Way to Own Your Next Device

This post is brought to you by Maxis.

Buying a new phone often feels like a series of separate decisions. Finding the right model, figuring out how to pay for it, deciding whether to get protection, and later wondering what to do when it’s time for an upgrade.

Some plans handle each of these steps in isolation. Others, like Maxis Postpaid, package them together so you can purchase, protect, and upgrade without having to start the process from scratch each time.

Purchase: More Flexibility, Fewer Strings Attached

High-end devices usually mean high upfront costs, but that doesn’t have to be the case. With Maxis Postpaid, you can spread the cost over low monthly instalments or make a one-off upfront payment for added savings.

Take the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 (256GB), which retails at RM4,999. With Maxis Postpaid 199 and a 36-month instalment plan, the device payment works out to just RM75/month. Over the full term, the device cost totals RM2,700, which is a saving of RM2,299 compared to its retail price.

Prefer to settle everything at once? With a one-off payment under Maxis Postpaid 109, the same device costs RM4,299 upfront. That’s still a saving of RM700 from its retail price.

What stands out here is the absence of contract penalties. If you decide to leave before your instalment is finished, you can. All you have to do is pay the remaining balance for the device. It’s a practical safeguard for anyone who values flexibility, and it works whether you upgrade regularly or keep your phone for years.

Maxis also gives you more control with eSIM support. Unlike a physical SIM that can be removed easily, an eSIM is embedded into the device, making it more secure and harder for it to be misused. You can convert your physical SIM to an eSIM or transfer an existing eSIM to another device through the Maxis app. If you prefer, you can also visit any Maxis Centre to complete the process in person.

Protect: Coverage That Starts from Day One

Accidents happen, like a slip from the counter, a sudden splash of water, or a cracked screen after an unexpected drop. Every new device from Maxis comes with three months of complimentary Maxis Device Care, so your protection begins the moment you walk out the door.

There are two levels of coverage:

Customers on Maxis Postpaid 139 and above automatically start at the Plus level for the free trial period. You can continue your subscription starting from RM19/month. AIA General Berhad underwrites all plans, adding an extra layer of assurance that your device and data are in safe hands.

Together, these benefits offer total peace of mind, whether it’s knowing that an accidental drop won’t leave you stranded without a phone or that theft protection ensures you’re never left completely out of pocket. It’s protection that makes ownership worry-free.

Upgrade: Making Old Devices Work for You

When it’s time to replace your phone, the question is often what to do with the old one. With Maxis’s Trade-In Programme, you can bring in any device, have it assessed on the spot, and get its value credited directly to your account.

It’s not just about the credit; Maxis also offers expert assistance with secure data transfer, so your upgrade is smooth, safe, and free of guesswork.

Bringing It All Together

Purchasing, protecting, and upgrading are often treated as separate stages, each with its own process and provider. Maxis Postpaid combines them into a single, continuous service that works just as well for the person upgrading every year as it does for the one holding on to a phone for longer.

On top of that, the Maxis app gives customers access to more than 250 exclusive rewards across categories like food and beverages, shopping, travel, beauty, health, and entertainment. For a limited time, selected plans also come with free sookaPremium, letting you stream live sports and entertainment.

Together, these extras make device ownership not just easier, but more rewarding.

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