There are a couple of broadband alternatives in the Klang Valley that you may want to explore if TMnet is down.
The old warhorse is still around, and their newly launched broadband Jaring FLITE service (wired and wireless) looks like and interesting option. RM79 for the 1MB/s wired package (basically an exact mirror of the TMnet RM88 package), and RM99 for the 1MB/s wireless package.
Upside: they picked up the phone when i called very quickly and was helpful in answering any question i had. Looks like their customer support is solid.
Downside: coverage is limited.
What's not very widely known is that Airzed has an active WiMAX package on offer for its customers. With a very long reach, its covers large patches of the Klang Valley, though it seems more concentrated on the high-density/middle class areas.
Upside: WiMax is very promixing technology, with the potential to completely webify the daily areas in which many of us lead our lives.
Downside: currently only available for Businesses at RM468 per month. When it becomes available for Home users, its slated for RM188 per month, on the high-end of the scale.
EB:
Don't know much about EB, and their website is definitely the least impressive of the 3; really looks like something a 1st year uni student threw together -- does not leave a positive image of the company. Uses wireless technology to offer access. MyConnect is for condos (limited number of condos), and MyWave is for landed properties (they will send a technician to your house to check on the service availability). MyWave is priced at RM99 for the 1MB/s upload/512kb/s download package, and MyConnect is priced at RM99 for the 1MB/s package.
Upside: not so well known player = fewer subscribers = faster speeds?
Downside: very limited coverage.
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