The main features and changes in this update are the revamped look and feel of Astro's user interface on the Astro Ultra/Ulti Boxes and Astro GO, which include redesigns to the Astro interface that consists of title rows at the Home Page to feature popular franchises, new live programmes posters and changes to the menu bar for easier navigation; auto-start Interactive Mode on Astro GO; as well as a Picture-in-Picture mode that shrinks your video player so you can keep watching your favourite shows while using other apps.

The details of each feature are:

• New Astro user interface
• Picture-in-picture mode
• Auto-start Interactive Mode on Astro GO

For more info, please read our dedicated FAQ on this here.

Please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Fill in Transfer of Equipment Ownership Form (Part A & Part B)

Step 2: Provide an Undertaking Letter if current account holder deceased or un-contactable. (Note: Copy of death certificate is required if account holder deceased).

Step 3: Provide a copy of new applicant NRIC for Malaysian or copy of passport for non-Malaysian or copy of IMM13 Pass with at least 6 months validity for Refugee. (Note: ASTRO name should be displayed on the top left corner on both sides of the identity card copy).

Step 4: A full payment to be made on any outstanding balance for all related accounts (if any).

Step 5: Submit all documents via Feedback Form.

Step 6: Customer will expect a call from our validation team (Note: Turnaround time for transfer of equipment ownership is 3-5 working days upon receiving all complete documentation).

Note:

1. There might be a loss of transmission during the processing of transfer equipment ownership, split or merge of equipment.

2. Recorded program will be removed for PVR user.

3. A full payment to be made on any outstanding balance for all related accounts.

4. New account holder agreed to continue the remaining contract from previous owner account (if any).

5. Auto debit will be voided upon acknowledgment of transfer equipment ownership (if any).

Additional requirement for New Owner

Capping of applicant age is 21

Malaysians aged < 26 years old and Non-Malaysian - requires copy of utility bill (Phone, Internet, Water or Electricity)

Yes, you can download ZEE5’s content on your device for offline viewing if you have subscribed to ZEE5 Premium. This feature is not available if you are not a Premium member. However, kindly note that some content is subjected to copyright which disables the download function on those selected videos.

If you're facing this kind of suspicious activity on your account, please report it to our customer service immediately at 03-9543 3838.

Please submit your issue

here

or you can WhatsApp us at 03-9543 3838.

Customers who downgraded their package from Astro Broadband Bundle/Astro Fibre Bundle to Astro TV Pack only will be charged 8% Service Tax effective 1^st March 2024 onwards. Any adjustment or proration charges incurred before the downgrade will be calculated based on 8% service tax in the next bill, in line with the latest package downgrade.

If you are currently on the Disney+ Basic plan, your plan will automatically be renamed to Disney+ Standard. You will also be able to stream on up to 2 devices concurrently instead of 1 previously and enjoy unlimited device registrations with no change to your monthly fee.

If you are currently on the Disney+ Premium plan, you will be able to stream on up to 4 devices concurrently instead of 3 previously and enjoy unlimited device registrations with no change to your monthly fee.

For further information and support relating to the Disney+ app experience or app-related features, please visit the Disney+ Help Centre.

Yes, this is a one-time approval, and you do not need to submit your application every month.

Yes. Charges for your Disney+ subscription will begin once the subscription has been successfully added to your Astro account.

No, price for Astro customers will remain unchanged. Only the RRP price from iQIYI is changed.

No, your Viu app is accessible within Malaysia only.

As a rule of thumb, this issue might happen when the devices are not equipped with minimum requirement above that supports the subscribed internet speeds:

• WiFi technology
• Network Interface Card (NIC)

As mentioned above however, it is important to note that despite meeting the device minimum requirements, it is not a guarantee that devices connected over WiFi will be able to achieve maximum subscribed internet speeds due to the following:

1. Bad WiFi signal quality and coverage across the area due to:
   • Distance from the RGW/Mesh AP with connected device
   • Obstruction within the house (walls, metallic surfaces)
   • Interference with other household appliances
2. Congested bandwidth
   • If there are too many devices connected to the WiFi network, then the bandwidth might be overloaded with traffic hence, slowing down the speed
3. Devices are connected using WiFi instead of wired using LAN.
   • It is important to note that wired connection offers better reliability and speed over WiFi.
   • WiFi is more prone to interference compared to a wired connection which causes lower speeds and dropped signal.
4. Router Positioning: Most people underestimate the importance of picking a good spot for a Wi-Fi router. Even a small shift in positioning could end up being the difference between day and night:
   • High vs. Low: Put the router as high up as possible to extend the broadcasting range of the radio waves. This also helps clear the router of possible interferences.
   • Concrete & Metals: Make sure your router isn’t blocked by any other objects, especially devices that are electronic. Also, avoid placing your router in your basement as this area is usually enclosed by a lot of concrete, which can be almost impossible for Wi-Fi signals to penetrate.
   • Distance to Router: The further away from your router you get, the weaker the Wi-Fi signal. Therefore, the best option is to place your router as close to your devices as possible, but this is only practical if you have one main area where you tend to use your devices. Otherwise, you should place your router near the center of your home. After all, Wi-Fi broadcasts in 360 degrees, so it doesn’t make sense to put it at one end of the house.
5. Usage
   • More likely, however, is that the people on your network such as friends, roommates, or family members are participating in bandwidth-heavy activities like gaming and streaming Ultrabox/Netflix.
   • Fortunately, if this is the case, you can prioritize your own network traffic by enabling Quality of Service in your router settings.
   • If the problem persists, please run a Ping Test/Traceroute Test and attach the picture or screenshot of both test results in the Feedback Form below, in order for us to provide further assistances. Please make sure to attach the required screenshot(s) in ONE file (i.e. Microsoft Word document, PDF, Image file) before submitting the form.

Note:
Astro and its service providers will not offer any guarantees for compatibility of the customer's equipment (e.g., Personal Computer, Notebook, printers) nor provide on site troubleshooting for WiFi service issues related to the customer's equipment.

For Platinum Pack and Multiroom Smart TV customers, Astro GO+ will be automatically added to your subscription.

Yes, effective 1st March 2025, your Astro subscription packs that are bundled with Netflix will have a price increase:

• Netflix Standard: An increase of RM4.50 (before tax) monthly will be applied.
• Netflix Premium: An increase of RM7.28 (before tax) monthly will be applied.
• Netflix Premium (Astro one Epic): An increase of RM2.78 (before tax) monthly will be applied.

Yes, effective on bill date 9^th July 2024 onwards, customers who upgraded their package from Astro TV Pack to Astro Broadband Bundle/Astro Fibre Bundle will be charged 6% Service Tax. Any adjustment or proration charges incurred before the upgrade will be calculated based on 6% service tax rate in the next bill, in line with the latest package upgrade.

Step 1: You request for a move - here's how.

Step 2: One of our agents will contact you within 24 hours to set an appointment if you’re using My Astro app.

Step 3: You will receive a reminder of your appointment an hour before your scheduled time.

Step 4: The technician will dismantle your satellite dish.

If there is no satellite dish, customers should dismantle the modem, router, and decoder by themselves.

Step 5: You will need to transport your device(s) to your new home.

Step 6: The technician will reinstall your satellite dish, (including modems and routers for broadband customers) at your new home based on the schedule appointment.

Note For IPTV Customers:

1. Upon relocation request, all exiting IPTV customers will be converted to our Astro & Broadband service. Customers can choose to have standard Astro service with satellite dish, or unicast Plug & Play without satellite dish.

2. If customers choose to have satellite dish, an additional RM150.00 will be charged for satellite installation. If customers choose to have unicast Plug & Play service, no satellite dish is required, hence no extra charge will be incurred.

For Astro Ultra Box or Ulti Boxes, there will be an itemised charge of "Box Fee” stated in your Astro bill.

Astro customers can subscribe to Simply South at only RM10.00 per month (excluding tax).

In support of the environment, customers are encouraged to opt for bill statements delivered for free via email or SMS for better savings as the Paper Bill Charge will be revised from RM7.00 to RM10.00 per bill/month, starting 1st August 2022. The Paper Bill Charge will be waived for customers who opt for e-Billing as their preferred bill delivery method.

ZEE5 is an Indian subscription video on demand and over-the-top streaming service run by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. With the app, subscribers can enjoy over 170,000 hours of on demand content from originals, movies, TV shows, music and more across 18 languages including English, Tamil, Hindi and Punjabi – all in a single destination.

Please ensure you:

a. Have your original identification card “MyKad” (Front & Back) with you (Malaysian).

b. Have your original Passport & Visa with you (Non-Malaysian).

c. Are in a brightly lit environment

There are two ways for you to switch your preferred bill delivery method:

A. Customers can manage their account via the My Astro Portal by following these easy steps:

1. Visit www.astro.com.my
2. Select “My Account”, then select “Manage Account”
3. Log in to My Astro Web using your Astro ID
4. Select “Account”
5. Under “Billing”, click on “Bill Delivery Method”
6. Choose your preferred bill delivery method, then click “Proceed”

B. Customers can also manage their account via Astro’s mobile application, the My Astro app by following these easy steps:

1. Open the “My Astro” app on your smartphone. If you do not have it installed, you may download it here (Google Play Store) or here (IOS App Store)
2. Log in with your Astro ID
3. Select “Account” in the navigation bar
4. Select “Bill Delivery Method”
5. Choose your preferred bill delivery method, then click "Proceed

By changing from a 12-months commitment period to 24-months, there will not be any cancellation fee applicable. You will start a new contract with 24-months commitment and receive the corresponding discount for that duration.

No, the Astro Fibre App is a free mobile application for all Astro Fibre customers with the RG21 router or RG31 (launching soon) router. However we may introduce paid services in the future via the app.

Netflix is available to IPTV customers on the Ultra Box and Ulti Box. Non-Ultra Box customers will not be able to access Netflix on CH741. Please upgrade to the Ultra Box/Ulti Box to access Netflix on the Ultra Box.

To set up a Mesh WiFi network around your house, the Mesh unit will need to be paired with the WiFi router. Steps to pair these two devices are as follows:

i. Place the Mesh unit close to the WiFi router (within 2 meters) and power it on

ii. After the Mesh unit starts up, press and hold the WPS buttons of the Mesh unit and the WiFi router for 3 - 5 seconds in turn within 2 minutes

iii. After the WLAN and Internet indicators of the Mesh turns steady blue, the Mesh is connected to the Internet

iv. Move the Mesh to the desired place where you need to expand WiFi and power it on. After the Internet indicator turns steady blue, WiFi is expanded successfully.

The Malaysia Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)has issued a directive to all telecommunication companies (telcos) to block the sending and receiving of SMS with URL links. The move is aimed at preventing users from becoming victims of online scams. This exercise is applicable for all person-to-person SMS with URL links sent to or received from local and international mobile numbers, which has already taken effect as of 2 May 2023.

Yes, a third party is allowed to make the advance payment on your behalf. In the case of refund, the amount will be returned to the owner of the third-party account (source of payment).

For any transaction, you will be prompted with a push notification alert to replace SMS OTP. Tap on the push notification to view the secure verification screen, that allows you to "Approve" or "Reject" the transaction within 50 seconds. Rejected transactions will not be processed. If transaction is performed from a different device, the push notification alert will still be sent to your SecureGo registered device for approval.

Yes, you can sign up for auto-debit after your account has been activated via My Astro App or My Astro Web by following the steps shown here.

It will take around 10 to 15 minutes before you are able to view your purchase.

Yes, the iQIYI app is accessible globally. However, the content of the app might differ depending on the country which will be tailored based on local content rights and market preferences.

Please refer to the Welcome Card inside the Plug & Play Box package and scan the QR code. You may choose to watch either the self-installation video or the Augmented Reality (AR) Installation Video to activate your Plug & Play Box. You can also download the Installation Guide from the Astro Get Started Page.

Please install and activate your Plug & Play Box within 7 days of receiving your Plug & Play Box and Astro SIM card. If you are unable to activate your Plug & Play Box within 7 days, the Plug & Play Box will be automatically activated by Astro on the 8th day.

The billing and warranty of the Plug & Play Box shall begin on the same date of which the Plug & Play Box is activated.

In the event that you have ordered more than one (1) Plug & Play Box, please refer to the Astro SIM card letter (included with the Astro SIM card delivery) to match the right Astro SIM card to the respective Plug & Play Box. Each Astro SIM card has been paired with a specific Plug & Play Box, thus the correct matching of box and SIM card is required for it to work properly.

Astro Multiroom service mirrors all content from your primary subscription, except selected Special Interest and pay-per-view channels such as Astro First/Best movies.

For customers with Multiroom box, the Plug & Play setup with Astro Broadband will not have access to NHK World. The Plug & Play setup without Astro Broadband will not have access to NHK World.

Astro sends regular payment reminders to customers via SMS until their current charges have been paid. However, we encourage customers to pay their bill as soon as possible to avoid disconnection of Astro service. Please reach out to us here if you require more information about payment reminders or to change your contact details.

No, your subscription will be terminated at the end of your Astro billing date. Until then, you will still be able to access ZEE5 premium.

f you decide to switch your existing Asian Favourites selection to Viu Premium, your current
selection will no longer be valid. This means that you will no longer be able to access any
channels or apps that is part of your current selection.

However, if you wish to remain with your existing Asian Favourites selection and enjoy Viu
Premium, please refer to Q8.

To purchase Astro First easily, you can do it through My Astro. Here's how:

1. Download the My Astro app or visit My Astro web
2. Login using your Astro ID
3. Go to Astro Store > Astro First section
4. Select your preferred movie and click on rent
5. When your rental is confirmed, you will see details on which channel that you can watch your movie

Purchase via WhatsApp

1. Go to channel 480
2. Whatsapp the “movie code” to 03-9543 3838
3. Enter your “smart card number” (this is available on the top right corner of your tv screen)
4. Type “1” to confirm
5. The reply will direct you to the entitlement channel accordingly

Purchase via SMS

1. Go to channel 480
2. SMS the “movie code” to 32999
3. The SMS confirmation reply will direct you to the entitlement channel accordingly

*SMS service is available for Maxis, Celcom, Digi and U Mobile only.

From Beyond PVR On Demand interface:

1. Press the “Home” button on the Astro remote control
2. Select “On Demand” and press the “OK” button from the Astro remote control
3. Scroll to “Store” and search for the Movies/series
4. Select “Buy” and enter Pin Code.

From Ultra/Ulti On Demand interface:

1. Press the “Home” button on the Astro remote control
2. Scroll to the Store tab
3. Scroll to “Astro First: New Releases” or “Astro First: Blockbusters” and search for the Movies
4. Select “Rent” and enter Pin Code

From Astro Go app (purchases only applicable for Android devices):

1. Download the Astro Go app from the Google Play store.
2. Create an ID and link your account / proceed to log in if you have linked your account
3. Scroll to “Store” and search for “Astro First: New Releases” or “Astro First: Blockbusters”
4. Select “Rent” and enter Pin Code

*The default pin code is 0000 if you have not pre-set it.

🎁 Want to buy Astro First movies faster & track your rentals?

📱 Download the My Astro app to:
- Browse Astro First titles
- Rent in 1 tap
- Get reminders when new movies launch

Yes, your complimentary access to the Sun NXT Lite app will continue even after upgrading to the Astro One Epic Pack.

No. There will be no changes to your monthly subscription fee as part of the refreshed channel lineup. You will continue to enjoy your current pack at the same price, along with the new channels and content additions.

If you’re an HBO Pack add‑on customer, you’ll continue paying the same RRP amount (depending on your subscription plan – Standard/Premium). If you’re on a combo plan / 50% discounted offer, you’ll keep to the discounted price until the promo expires. After the expiry, you may continue to subscribe to the HBO Max app as an ala carte add‑on via Astro from RM24.90/month.

Effective from the bill date 9th July 2024 onwards, the Service Tax for the Broadband Bundle/Fibre Bundle will be streamlined at a rate of 6%. The prorated adjustment for your Pay TV subscription will be calculated based on 6% service tax rate on your next bill, following your current subscription's tax rate.