MaxOnline Ultimate

General

  1. What is MaxOnline Ultimate?

    MaxOnline Ultimate offers you up to 100Mbps (100,000Kbps)+ download speed, the highest download speed available for residential broadband access in Singapore. It is ideal for a network of multiple users who indulge in intensive applications such as heavy downloading, audio and video streaming, accessing multi-media graphics rich sites and home office.

  1. How are the various MaxOnline access plans different?

      Combined Download Speed Upload Speed
    MaxOnline Ultimate Up to 100Mbps (100,000Kbps)+ Up to 10Mbps (10,000Kbps)+
    MaxOnline Premium Up to 50Mbps (50,000Kbps)+ Up to 2Mbps (2,000Kbps)
    MaxOnline Express Up to 16Mbps (16,000Kbps) Up to 1.2Mbps (1,200Kbps)
    MaxOnline Value Up to 6Mbps (6,000Kbps) Up to 768Kbps
    MaxOnline Basic Up to 3Mbps (3,000Kbps) Up to 512Kbps
    MaxOnline FlexiSurf, By Day Up to 6Mbps (6,000Kbps) Up to 256Kbps
    MaxOnline FlexiSurf, By Hour Up to 1.5Mbps (1,500Kbps) Up to 256Kbps

    + With 100Mbps-ready cable modem (DOCSIS 3.0).
    Actual bandwith is dependent on hardware, software, internet traffic and destination server.

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Subscription Related

  1. What is the MaxOnline Ultimate subscription rate for business users?

    MaxOnline Ultimate is available to residential customers living in cable-ready homes only.

  2. I am currently a MaxOnline Basic/MaxOnline Value/MaxOnline Express/MaxOnline Premium customer without any contract. Can I upgrade to MaxOnline Ultimate? How do I go about doing so?

    Yes, you can upgrade to MaxOnline Ultimate by signing up to our MaxOnline recontract offer.
    For more details, please click here.

  3. I am currently a MaxOnline Basic/MaxOnline Value/MaxOnline Express/MaxOnline Premium customer on a promotional contract with a minimum subscription period to be fulfilled. Am I eligible for the upgrade to MaxOnline Ultimate?

    To check your eligibility for the upgrade, please call 1633 to check with our Customer Care Consultants.

  4. I am currently on the Landed Connection scheme enjoying free MaxOnline Express subscription. Can I exchange it for MaxOnline Ultimate?

    Customers on Landed Connection Agreement enjoying complimentary MaxOnline Express will not be able to change their entitlement to MaxOnline Ultimate. To enjoy MaxOnline Ultimate, you will need to sign up for the service separately.

  5. I would like to sign up for the Landed Connection scheme. Can I exchange the free MaxOnline Express subscription for MaxOnline Ultimate?

    Customers on Landed Connection scheme will not be able to change their entitlement to MaxOnline Ultimate. To enjoy MaxOnline Ultimate, you will need to sign up for the service separately.

  6. I am currently on the Condo/Service Apartment Bulk scheme for my MaxOnline Express subscription. Am I eligible to upgrade to MaxOnline Ultimate?

    Customers on this scheme will not be able to upgrade to MaxOnline Ultimate. To enjoy MaxOnline Ultimate, you will need to sign up for the service separately.

  7. I am currently a MaxOnline Basic, MaxOnline Value, MaxOnline Express or MaxOnline Premium customer subscribing to Digital Voice. Am I eligible to upgrade to MaxOnline Ultimate?

    Yes, you can upgrade to MaxOnline Ultimate. You will need a StarHub type-approved DOCSIS 3.0 Integrated Wireless Voice-enabled cable modem (Cable-ready Wireless Home Gateway) at your premise to access MaxOnline Ultimate.

  8. I am currently a Digital Voice-only customer. I would like to subscribe to MaxOnline Ultimate. How do I go about doing it?

    To subscribe to MaxOnline Ultimate, you can either visit call 1630 or click here.

  9. I am currently on my company’s corporate sales employee-paying scheme. Am I eligible to upgrade to MaxOnline Ultimate?

    To check your eligibility, please call 1633 to check with our Customer Care Consultant. The discount privileges enjoyed under your current contract for MaxOnline Express will apply for MaxOnline Ultimate. However, you are still required to serve out your original contract period based on your MaxOnline Ultimate subscription rate.

  10. I am currently on my company’s corporate sales employer-paying scheme. Am I eligible to upgrade to MaxOnline Ultimate?

    To check your eligibility, please call 1633 to check with our Customer Care Consultant. The discount privileges enjoyed under your current contract for MaxOnline Express will apply for MaxOnline Ultimate. However, you are still required to serve out your original contract period based on your MaxOnline Ultimate subscription rate.

  11. I would like to purchase a wireless PC/USB adapter/Internal PCI Network card. Can I purchase it from StarHub? If so, where and how much does it cost?

    Yes, you can. Linksys PCMCIA cards are sold at $80.20; USB adapter are sold at $87.74; Internal PCI Network cards are sold at $37.45. You can purchase Wireless Network Interface Cards (NICs) at computer peripheral stores as well. Performance/distance ranges will vary between these cards as they are made of different components (even though they adhere to the same standards).

  12. What is the installation charge for MaxOnline Ultimate subscription?

    The installation charge for standard cable modems such as Motorola SB5100 is $53.50 per computer connection.

  13. Where can I purchase a cable modem if I want to subscribe to MaxOnline?

    You can purchase a modem through StarHub or any StarHub Shop or MaxOnline Preferred Partner. There are more than 80 MaxOnline Preferred Partner islandwide and these resellers will have cable modems for sale. For a list of MaxOnline Preferred Partner, please click here.

    In this way, when you purchase a cable modem, you can subscribe to MaxOnline at the same time and enjoy instant connection.

  14. If I purchase a cable modem from one of the MaxOnline Preferred Partner, how do I activate a broadband connection service?

    You can sign up for MaxOnline access plans at any StarHub Shop or MaxOnline Preferred Partner. For a list of MaxOnline Preferred Partner, please click here.

  15. I already have a cable modem/received a cable modem from my relative/friend. I would like to have broadband access using MaxOnline service. What do I have to do?

    All cable modems to be used on StarHub's network must be type-approved by IDA. When a cable modem is approved, there will be a sticker on the modem with a unique HFC Mac ID address. If you have a type-approved cable modem, you can visit either any StarHub Shop to activate your MaxOnline service.

    To sign up for MaxOnline Ultimate, we recommend you to check your system requirement against our Compatibility Table.

  16. I already have a MaxOnline broadband connection at home. I would like to sign up for an additional access plan at the same address. How do I go about doing this?

    For sales enquiries, please call 1630 to sign up for an additional access plan and purchase a cable modem through StarHub as well. Alternatively, you can also visit any StarHub Shop or MaxOnline Preferred Partner to purchase a cable modem and sign up for additional access plans as well.

    If you already have a cable modem and require only access, you should visit any StarHub Shop or MaxOnline Preferred Partner to sign up for an access plan only.

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Support

  1. Can all cable modems be used with MaxOnline Ultimate?

    Only StarHub type-approved cable modems with 10/100 Base-T connection will be able to support MaxOnline Ultimate. To fully utilise the allocated bandwidth, we recommend that you connect via the cable modem’s Ethernet port instead of the USB port. Please check the compatibility of your cable modem by referring to the Cable Modem Compatibility Table. You can also purchase a new cable modem from any StarHub Shop or redeem for a cable modem with your StarHub Rewards points.

  2. Can I get the maximum download speed ALL the time with MaxOnline Ultimate?

    The maximum download speed will be of the respective plans you have signed up, that is, you will get up to 100Mbps (100,000Kbps)+ for MaxOnline Ultimate. However, the actual bandwidth speeds may vary and is dependent on various factors :-

    1. the compatibility of your cable modems, wireless router and Network Interface Cards to fully utilise the allocated bandwidth
    2. the number of computers connected to the same cable modem and broadband router
    3. the number of users connected in the household accessing the Internet at the same time
    4. the websites you are accessing
    5. the type of applications that are being used
    6. the performance of your computers and Operating Systems

  3. How do I check if my existing Network card is 10 Base-T or 10/100 Base-T?

    Go to "Control Panel" / "System" / "Hardware" / "Device Manager" / "Network Adapter". If your Ethernet port/network adapter is a 100 Base-T, there is likely to have a numeric "100" under the "Network Adapter".

    If you are using Win98, please check if your Ethernet port is a 100 Base-T. Select "Control Panel" / "System" / "Hardware" / "Device Manager" / "Network Adapter". If your Ethernet port/network adapter is a 100 Base-T, there is likely to have a numeric "100" under the "Network Adapter".

  4. Can I use my current 10 Base-T card for MaxOnline Ultimate?

    Yes, you can but you will be limited to a maximum speed of 10Mbps due to your 10 Base-T network card. We recommend you to use a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Network Interface Card to enjoy MaxOnline Ultimate to the fullest.

  5. How do I check if my existing USB port supports USB 2.0?

    Please refer to your manufacturer for more information.

  6. Can I use my current USB 1.0 / 1.1 for MaxOnline Ultimate?

    No, you cannot. As USB 1.0 and 1.1 has a data transfer-rate of up to 12Mb/s, it is recommended that you connect via the cable modem Ethernet port.

  7. Is there a limit to the number of connections I can have for MaxOnline Ultimate?

    There are no limits. MaxOnline Ultimate is able to provide optimal connectivity to the Internet for several PCs connected to a single cable modem and broadband router.

    Click here for the list of wired or wireless routers that are compatible with MaxOnline Ultimate.

  8. After I have upgraded from MaxOnline Basic, MaxOnline Value, MaxOnline Express or MaxOnline Premium to MaxOnline Ultimate, how can I best experience or appreciate the increased bandwidth of MaxOnline Ultimate?

    To experience the full advantage of the bandwidth, you will need to have a compatible cable modem with 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Network Interface Card to achieve speeds of up to 100Mbps (100,000Kbps)+. With more bandwidth, you can indulge in intensive downloading, audio and video streaming, access multi-media graphics-rich sites, all at the same time without compromising your broadband experiences.

  9. Can I run server eg. gaming server or FTP or webserver using MaxOnline Ultimate?

    MaxOnline is for residential Internet usage, as an asymmetric broadband connection. Thus, any server-based applications will not be supported.

  10. Which brands and models of cable modems are available?

    More brands and models of cable modems will be introduced into the market gradually. For a list of the current available brands and models of cable modem, please click here.

  11. Where can customers buy these cable modems?

    Customers can purchase cable modems directly through StarHub or from any StarHub Shops or MaxOnline Preferred Partner. For a list of MaxOnline Preferred Partner, please click here.

  12. How long is the warranty period of these cable modems?

    The cable modems offer a warranty period of two years from the date of purchase or service activation, whichever is earlier.

  13. What does the warranty cover?

    The warranty entitles you to a one-for-one exchange of the cable modem should the cable modem become faulty during the warranty period. The customer can call the StarHub customer hotline 1633 to arrange for replacement of defective equipment. A comparable equipment may be used as replacement.

  14. If I experience problems with my cable modem during my warranty period, do I have to pay for a service call if I request for one?

    Yes, a service call charge of $53.50 is applicable if the problem is isolated to the cable modem. If the cause of the problem is network-related, this charge will be waived.

    StarHub can assist with exchanging the faulty cable modem on the spot as a value-added service provided the equipment is within its warranty period. You will be required to provide the necessary verification by showing a valid warranty card.

  15. What is a HFC Mac ID?

    HFC Mac ID is a serial number identification on a cable modem that uniquely identifies your cable modem. This information is required for StarHub to activate the service successfully.

  16. Can I bring a cable modem home from overseas and connect it to my computer and cable point at home and start surfing the Internet?

    All manufacturers are required to send their modems to IDA for type-approval before they can be sold in the retail market here in Singapore.

    In addition, each individual modem brought in by manufacturers also come tagged with its own unique Mac ID. When manufacturers send their modems to StarHub for type-approval, they will also issue a corresponding set of Mac IDs to StarHub to be stored and authorised in our database before the modems can be put on sale. So without both the type-approval and the HFC Mac ID in our database, the cable modem will not work in StarHub's network.

    + With 100Mbps-ready cable modem (DOCSIS 3.0)

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