Thanks so much for sharing your experience!
I was initially puzzled to read about the deduction, but realized that Hotlink termed the packaged 1GB as a freebie as well. Looks like the free 1GB that comes with the RED app is not really useful for the tablet plan unless the user really wants to burn off 2GB within 3 days!
I just went to the FAQ to double-check this:
If my FREE 1 GB quota has been exhausted before the end of the first year and I've purchased additional quota will the validity of my Hotlink Tablet Plan reduced?
No. Upon activation your Hotlink Tablet Plan will remain active for 365 days regardless. Subsequently should you purchase additional quota, your validity will follow the latest available date of expiry.
Just a note that should the initial free 1GB be used up way before the first year is up, you can choose to subscribe to the 1GB RM25 package and still retain the original expiry date, although its validity is stated as 60 days.
https://www.hotlink.com.my/en/plans/hotlink-tablet-plan.html
P.S. You can still get a Digi Best SIM pack from JB, if you need one for calls/text as well.
Haha, think of burn off the 2 GB data and then top $50 to subscribe 2GB DATA for $45.