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We Need To Talk About The Realities Of Being A Postpaid User In Malaysia

It sadly never lives up to our expectations :(

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1. Expectation: You're always in contact with people 24/7 be it through calls/texts or social media

Reality: Good luck finding strong and stable signal bro

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2. Expectation: You don't have to top up weekly anymore 'cause from now on, you only have to pay once a month

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Reality: You get a heart attack every month when you see just how much your bill is thanks to all the hidden charges

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3. Expectation: Total and complete freedom from having to rely on free Wi-Fi all the time YAAAASSS!

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Reality: You still end up looking for free Wi-Fi everywhere you go so that you don't use up your data limit too fast

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4. Expectation: Being able to travel like a bawse and use your postpaid plan overseas anyways

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Reality: One word: roaming. UGH!

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5. Expectation: You, in your bed, every night, scrolling endlessly on Facebook until you fall asleep and dream of that video you last watched

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Reality: The app takes FOREVER to load, crashes 3 times, and hangs your entire phone -.-

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6. Expectation: 4G/LTE all the way!

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Reality: All you get is that miserable 'E' :(

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7. Expectation: *Jimat duiiitttt* oh oh oh jimat duitttttt

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Reality: Why are all the plans so expensive wan? #brokeAF

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8. Expectation: Can completely chill out and relax with no worries about not having credit

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Reality: Panicking when you get the 75% usage warning message long before your monthly renewal date

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9. Expectation: You’ll be that ‘hotspot’ among your friends! You’re their life-saver. You’re their hero. Always.

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Reality: Your phone is YOUR PRECIOUSSS and no one's gonna take it away from you

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What other expectation VS reality moments have you had regarding your data plan? Let us know in the comments section below.

If you can relate to at least 5 of these 9 realities, you’ve probably wished for a plan that will deliver all your expectations instead

That almost too-good-to-be-true dream reality may be closer than you think now that webe has officially been made available to the public.

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It couldn't be easier, they only have one plan on offer. For a limited time only, you'll get never-ending data, calls and SMS with no contract & nationwide service for only RM79/month.

Yup, you get to enjoy webe mobile service at RM79/month forever once you are on-board this limited time offer.

Once that period passes, you'll have to meet certain requirements to be eligible for the RM79 plan. So get on it and subscribe now before it's too late!

webe's so much more than just another telco, it's also a community that constantly strives towards doing everything it can to make their members happy

Head on over to their website for more info and don't forget to join in the conversation on their FB page too. Your limitless future awaits! :)

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