MaxOnline Value

General

  1. What is MaxOnline Value?

    MaxOnline Value offers you download speeds of up to 6Mbps (6,000Kbps).

    It is ideal for music downloads, home office, home networking and concurrent online sessions for up to two users.

  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. 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.

  2. If I have purchased a cable modem from one of the MaxOnline Preferred Partner, how do I sign up for MaxOnline access plan?

    You can sign up for MaxOnline access plans at any StarHub Shop, MaxOnline Preferred Partners. Alternatively you can call 1630 or click here.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. I am currently a Digital Voice customer using StarHub's Voice-enabled Cable Modem (VeCM). If I sign up to a MaxOnline Ultimate, MaxOnline Premium, MaxOnline Express or MaxOnline Value access plan, do I need to purchase another cable modem?

    The VeCM you are currently using can be used to access both broadband Internet and Digital Voice, so you can use it to connect to MaxOnline as well. As such, there is no need for you to purchase a cable modem.

    All you need to do is to sign up for an access plan with us by calling our Subscription Sales Hotline at 1630. We will need to verify the HFC Mac ID of your VeCM in order to activate it.

    * Customers are required to check compatibility table for MaxOnline Ultimate.

  6. I have purchased a new cable modem to access MaxOnline Ultimate, MaxOnline Premium, MaxOnline Express or MaxOnline Value. I would now like to sign up to Digital Voice. Can I use the same cable modem to do so?

    The cable modem you purchased can only be used for broadband Internet access. To enjoy StarHub's digital voice service, you'll need to purchase a Voice-enabled Cable Modem (VeCM) which supports both Digital Voice as well as broadband Internet access.

    * For MaxOnline Ultimate, check compatibility table.

  7. I have purchased a cable modem when I signed up for the MaxOnline service. I would like to also sign up for the Digital Voice service. What will happen to the cable modem I just bought?

    You'll need to purchase a Voice-enabled Cable Modem (VeCM) for the use of Digital Voice service. As this VeCM can support both Digital Voice and broadband access, you can connect your MaxOnline service to the VeCM as well. The cable modem is thus no longer required.

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Support

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Can all cable modems be used with MaxOnline Value?

    Yes. As long as it is a StarHub type-approved cable modem, you can enjoy MaxOnline Value. In order for customers to take full advantage of the bandwidth allocated, we would recommend you to use the cable modem Ethernet port instead of the USB port.

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

    There are no limits. However, it is recommended that MaxOnline Value is connected to not more than two PC computers for a better surfing experience.

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