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Frequently Asked Questions
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We provide one stop service to apply Astro and Broadband for you.
You can avoid driving and queuing at the sales counter. We are the dealer that can help you to handle your application from the beginning to the end.
We do not charge you when you apply from us. There is no credit card information required to apply here. Charges are the same as you apply from the sales counter.
First, you can apply online, we will get back to you immediately during business hour. WhatsApp/Email/Fax us your Photocopy of IC (for malaysian) / Passport (for foreigners). When we receive all the information, we will proceed with your application immediately.
Once we receive your application with complete information, we will process your application immediately during business hour. The contractor from the service provider will then contact you for installation appointment once your application is approved.
Enjoy greater savings and hassle-free bill payment in one single bill for both Astro and Broadband. You get to enjoy Astro and Broadband at discounted price every month over the contract period of 24 months.
Astro offers multiple TV packs including Entertainment, Sports, Movies and Kids options. You can choose a pack that matches your viewing preferences and add optional streaming apps where available.
Yes, you may subscribe to Astro TV packs without bundling broadband. However, bundling Astro TV with Fibre Broadband may provide better monthly savings and convenience with a single bill.
For small households with light streaming and browsing, 100Mbps is usually sufficient. Larger families, gamers or heavy streamers may benefit from 500Mbps or 1Gbps plans for smoother performance across multiple devices.
Most Astro TV and Fibre broadband plans come with a 24-month contract. Early termination charges may apply if cancellation is made before the contract ends.
Yes, you may upgrade your TV pack or broadband speed at any time, subject to eligibility and coverage. A new contract period may apply depending on the upgrade.
Your monthly bill will be issued directly by Astro. You may receive it via email or access it through your Astro account. Bundled customers will receive a single combined bill for TV and broadband services.
Payment methods may include online banking, auto debit, credit card or other approved payment channels provided by Astro. Our team can guide you during the registration process.
If you experience any service interruption, you may contact Astro customer support for technical assistance. In many cases, issues can be resolved remotely or a technician will be arranged if necessary.
Yes, relocation is subject to service availability at your new address. Relocation charges and contract adjustments may apply depending on your plan.
No, you do not need a credit card to submit your application. Payment setup will be arranged directly with Astro after your service is approved.
Selected Astro TV packs allow optional add-ons such as streaming services depending on current promotions and availability. Additional monthly charges may apply.
Yes, a WiFi router is typically provided during fibre installation. The router model may vary depending on the selected broadband speed plan.
Yes, we will check the service coverage at your address before proceeding with your application to ensure broadband is available at your location.
For Malaysians, please provide a copy of your MyKad. For foreigners, provide a copy of your passport when submitting your broadband application.
After your application is approved, the service provider typically contacts you within 2 to 7 working days to arrange the broadband installation appointment.
Most Astro Broadband plans come with a 24-month contract starting from your installation date. If you relocate, a new 24-month contract may apply at your new address.
Yes, you can relocate your broadband service, subject to service availability at the new address. Your contract may reset for another 24 months from the new installation date.
Yes, you may request to relocate broadband devices within your home. Non-standard installation charges may apply and are payable to the installer directly after assessment.
Yes, you can switch to Astro Broadband. To avoid service interruption, it is recommended to activate the new service before terminating your current broadband contract.
Standard installations may be free during promotions, but non-standard installations (e.g., device relocation or complex wiring) may incur extra charges payable directly to the installer.
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
By adding a Netflix account to your Astro bill, your Netflix account is already activated. No additional steps for activation are required.
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.
Yes, as part of our Astro Fibre Movies & Sports Campaign, new Astro Fibre customers can enjoy 50Mbps + the Movies/Movies+/Sports/Sports+ Pack TV bundle for a special price from only RM164.99/month when they sign up within the campaign period, with more than RM800 savings in total.
If band steering is enabled, you do not need to worry about which frequency band that your devices are connected to because the WiFi router will make the assessment and direct each device to appropriate frequency band.
However, it is important to note that quality and signal strength are not guaranteed due to unpredictability given that it is completely up to the connected devices and the WiFi router to intelligently decide on which band to connect.
STEP 1
Check on the adapter's power light.
If the adapter's power light is ON, please refer to Blank Screen troubleshooting steps here.
Otherwise, if the adapter's power light is OFF, switch off the power for your box.
STEP 2
Ensure power cable is connected tightly.
Plug in power cable to different power socket and switch on the plug.
You should no longer be experiencing this problem.
If issue remains, proceed to STEP 3.
STEP 3
Try a different power socket to connect the equipment.
Turn on the power socket and check the adapter's power light.
If there is no light on your power adaptor's, please submit the issue on our Feedback Form with error details and provide your sim card number for assistance.
Please indicate in the form if any lightning strike/thunderstorm/power trip occurred.
Please submit your issue here or you can WhatsApp us at 03-9543 3838.
WiFi router and fibre modem will be replaced upon checking and verification by Astro's Contact Centre /installer. It will be replaced without additional charge regardless contract tenure.
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)
You can proceed with below troubleshooting if the weather is good. Otherwise, you may try again later.
STEP 1
On your remote, press the “HOME” button and the home menu will be displayed at the bottom of your screen.
STEP 2
Navigate to SETTINGS and press “OK”.
STEP 3
Navigate to STB DIAGNOSTICS and press “OK”.
STEP 4
Refer to the signal strength % shown on the top left of your screen.
If it is 65% or higher, please take the screenshot and submit your Feedback Form.
If it is below 65%, please go to Step 5.
STEP 5
Switch off the power for your box and make sure that the adapter’s power light is off.
STEP 6
Unscrew the satellite cable from the box and pull it out.
STEP 7
Plug the satellite cable back into the box and screw it back securely.
STEP 8
Switch on the power for your box and make sure that the adapter’s power light is on.
Please wait for 5 minutes.
STEP 9
Turn on your box. You should no longer be experiencing this issue.
If issue persist, please submit the issue on our Feedback Form and attach a picture of your General tab of the STB Diagnostics for assistance.
Centralized Dish
If issue persist under a centralized satellite dish, please refer to your respective Building Management before contacting our agents.
You may call Astro's Contact Centre at 03-9543 3838 or wait for an Astro representative to be in contact with you within 2 working days to assist you with your order.
No, the Mesh WiFi add-on with Astro Fibre is only available as a subscription service and will not be tied to any device contract.
Refund fee is subject to your processing bank. However, Astro did not impose refund processing fee.
Disney+ Hotstar app is now available to Astro customers on the Ultra and Ulti Box will be able to enjoy the app on the big screen and stream all their favourite blockbuster movies from Hollywood to Hallyu and award-winning shows from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, National Geographic, FX and 20th Century Studios!
· Bill
· Log into your Astro Self-Service (location)
For Residential Astro Pay TV customers: You may change your contract from e.g., 12-month to 24-month without incurring a switching fee or cancellation fee. However, if you change your contract from e.g., 24-month to 12-month, will be charged a cancellation fee accordingly if still within minimum term (contract) period. No switching fee applicable.
Yes,existing Astro & Broadband customers within contract or out of contract can subscribe to Astro Fibre offer. The 24-month contract will be renewed.
However, your contract with Maxis/Allo needs to be terminated before signing up to this offer. An early cancellation fee applies if you are still within contract.
*Subject to Terms &Conditions of your contract
Please note that charges will be on a monthly basis (RM18.30/month) and this subscription is subject to a 3-months contract.
Yes, customers whose accounts are suspended but resumed within 24 months from their offer period start date will still be able to enjoy the internet speed upgrade upon service resumption. However, the speed upgrade offer period will not be extended despite the suspension period.
Unfortunately, customers whose accounts are suspended but resumed after 24 months from their offer period start date will not be able to receive the free speed upgrade.
Step 1: Launch the app on your Smart TV.
Step 2: You will be able to see a welcome screen with a QR code and URL.
Step 3: Scan the QR code or go to astro.com.my/tvapp on your mobile and enter your unique code (e.g. FSJV-SMBS) displayed on the TV screen
Step 4: At the login page, you will need to log in with your Astro ID (registered email or mobile number) and password.
(If you do not have an Astro ID, click on "Create now"
to sign up and link to your Astro account – check the following on the steps)
Step 5: Once you have successfully logged in on your mobile, the Astro app will launch on your Smart TV screen. You can continue to browse and watch your favourite shows on the Smart TV.
You can make changes to your Netflix plans that are included in your Bundle through My Astro app
You can change your non Astro-bundled a-la carte Netflix plan at any time by signing into Netflix.com and visiting the Account page, then selecting Change Plan to view and select available plans.
No, you can remain in your current pack, however starting 9 November 2021, you would need to subscribe to the new packages to make any changes to your subscription. We strongly encourage customers to switch to the new packs to enjoy the best content experience from Astro.
If you accidently clicked “delete my account†on the Astro Fibre app, you will bedirected to submit a request via Feedback Form as the image below.
If you submit a request, our Astro representative will get back to you within 3 business days to learn more about the issue(s) you are currently facing with the app. Customers may proceed to permanently delete their account during the call if they wish. Once complete, your Astro ID will be deleted and you will be unlinked from all Astro apps and services including partner apps that are associated with your Astro ID including Astro GO, My Astro, Astro Awani, Syok, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, iQIYI, TVBAnywhere+,HBO GO, Gempak, XUAN, Astro Ulagam etc.
You may create another Astro ID by following the steps here and re-link your new account to all Astro apps and services, including partner apps.
Please refer to these FAQs for more information, or click here to learn more and sign up for the Ultra Box. Alternatively, you may call 03-7481 8000 to get in touch with an Astro representative.
For app, you may go to "Manage' > "Support' section and provide your feedback either through the feedback form or chat with us via WhatsApp at 03-9543 3838.
For web, you may go to "Support' menu and provide your feedback either through the feedback form or chat with us via WhatsApp at 03-9543 3838.
For Ultra and/or Ulti box, you may chat with us via WhatsApp at 03-9543 3838.
(i) Head over to My Astro Portal and go to 'Bill & Payment'. Click on 'Payment History'
(ii) Contact us via one of these platforms. Please ensure you include your Astro Account Number.
Should you choose to discontinue/terminate the Astro Fibre Bundle service before the expiry of the contract (24 months), you will be subjected to an early cancelation fee of RM100 x Remaining months of the contract period for your Broadband services and early cancellation fee of New Packs accordingly RM600 (prorated) for Ulti Box or RM1000 (prorated) for Ultra Box.
Any bundle package promotion will be removed, and you will no longer get to enjoy similar promotions upon reconnection.
All Astro Fibre devices provisioned (Fibre modem, WiFi router and Mesh) will need to be returned upon termination. Our team will schedule the collection of equipment after your Broadband services have been terminated.
If equipment is damaged, lost or cannot be retrieved, penalty fees will be applied (excluding Service Tax) accordingly.
- RM500 for Fibre modem (Broadband Termination Unit)
- RM200 for WiFi router (Residential Gateway)
- RM200/unit for Mesh WiFi
Service Tax is charged based on the date the service is rendered. For services rendered on or after 1st March 2024, the Service Tax rate would be at 8% whilst for services enjoyed before 1st March 2024, the Service Tax rate would be 6%.
Please refer to these FAQs and Terms and Conditions for more information.
For more support and options for your subscription, please WhatsApp us at 03 9543 3838 and type DH Help. Alternatively, you may visit astro.com.my/Disney for more information.
Please refer below to set up your Ultra/Ulti Plug & Play Box.
To connect via LAN cable:
- Switch off your old Astro box.
- To connect your Plug& Play Box via LAN cable:
a) Remove the LAN cable from your old Astro box and connect the LAN cable to your new Plug & Play Box.
i) For Maxis IPTV customers, keep the other end of the LAN cable connected to your router.
ii) For TIME IPTV customers, go to the other end of the same LAN cable, plug it out from your modem, and into any LAN port on your router. Ensure that you’re not plugging your LAN cable back into the same box.
Note: If you have a two-in-one modem & router, you can skip Step ii).
To connect via Wi-Fi:
Remove your LAN cable from your old Astro box, and do not plug it into your new Plug & Play Box.
Yes, you can upgrade your internet speed. However, speed downgrade is not allowed.
You will need to bring along all devices to your new place as no new devices will be issued.
Relocation will be subjected to new 24 months recontract and standard relocation fee applies for both Maxis and Allo respectively.
For customers with the Ultra or Ulti Box, you are required to return only the Astro box along with the Smart/SIM Card. There is no requirement to return the remote control, power cables or satellite dish/outdoor unit (ODU).
For customers on other Boxes, you are required to discard them (and their accompanying devices such as the Smart/SIM Card) only at registered collection centers for proper handling and management of e-waste in an environmentally sound manner. Click here to find a registered collection center near you.
Please be sure to take your decoder, satellite dish, smartcard, remote control and all other fixtures after dismantling is done by the technician.
Connect your Ultra Box/Ulti Box today and get the full value for your subscription. We believe we can provide you the best entertainment experience in Malaysia, and it all starts with connecting your box to the internet.
Want to enjoy these features for free?
- Continue watching Astro even when it’s raining.
- Binge-watch and catch-up to 110,000 videos on-demand from Malaysia, Hollywood, Korea, China, Bollywood and more anytime.
- Create multiple profiles in your house to enjoy a personalized Astro experience, with shows recommended to you based on your interest. There is a Kids-friendly version for your little ones as well.
- Rewind, pause and fast-forward shows and matches so that you will never miss another moment.
STEP 1
On your remote, press the HOME button and the home menu will be displayed on top of your screen.
STEP 2
Navigate to Settings.
STEP 3
Scroll to Network Settings and press "OK". Select New Wi-Fi Connection and press "OK".
STEP 4
Select your Wi-Fi network and press "OK". Please enter the password to connect to your network.
STEP 5
You have successfully connected when this screen appears.
If you are facing technical issues, please contact us at wecare@astro.com.my or call/WhatsApp us at 03-9543 3838.
No, you will not be charged 8% Service Tax for reconnection performed before 1st March 2024. Only reconnections executed on or after 1st March 2024 are subject to the 8% Service Tax.
The Download/Upload for each of the speed is as follow:
50Mbps/20Mbps
100Mbps/50Mbps
500Mbps/100Mbps
800Mbps/200Mbps
*Actual download/upload speeds is dependent on external factors, including but not limited to the distance between your devices and the WiFi router, network capacity and the number of connected users, the quality of your internal wiring, any obstructions of WiFi signals, the signal strength of wireless connection from your devices and if you are using a wireless connection.
Yes, any active Astro subscriber with a minimum primary subscription fee of RM100 can subscribe to a Multiroom (Astro Box) at a price of RM49.99 monthly with the box setup (subscription price is subject to Govt Tax).
This exercise currently only affects person-to-person SMS with URL links. However, the blocking of SMS sent by businesses via short codes such as 6XXXX, 3XXXX, 2XXXX and 1XXXX will be implemented at a later phase. In response to this government initiative, Astro customers will no longer receive SMS bills effective 1 August 2023. This change will be carried out in phases.
Please switch your preferred Bill Delivery Method using our self-service portals via My Astro Web or My Astro app. Please click here to download the app on your mobile device or login to My Astro Web.
-The Mesh unit can only be used indoors. It can be mounted onto a wall or be placed horizontally on a desktop. Do not install it in other mode, such as on the ceiling.
-Keep a clearance of at least 10 cm around the device to ensure proper ventilation.
-Keep the device away from electrical appliances that generate strong magnetic or electric fields, such as microwave ovens.
No. Starting 1 April 2024, for new customers and current customers looking to switch their Asian Favourites, our Asian Favourites options will be:
- Viu Premium
- Indonesian Favourites
- Indian Favourites
TVB content will continue to be available via TVB Jade (CH310) and Astro AOD (CH311) as well as On Demand. If you would like to subscribe to the TVBAnywhere+ app, you may still do so by purchasing it directly from TVB.
Astro offers 3 different after-sales service that is made available to the customers:
(1) Express (RM75)
(2) Same Day (RM70)
(3) Regular (RM65)
***Price is inclusive of 6% Service Tax.
Your Disney+ Hotstar will be paused and will only resume once your Astro service is reinstated.
STEP 1
Press "HOME" button on your remote control.
STEP 2
Navigate to Settings and press "OK".
STEP 3
Navigate to STB Diagnostics and press "OK".
STEP 4
Navigate to IP Diagnostics and press "OK".
STEP 5
IP Diagnostics information will be displayed.
Yes, Mesh WiFi add-on is available for both Astro Fibre Bundle and Astro Fibre subscription.
For any technical issues, you may visit Astro's Help & Support page or contact Astro via WhatsApp at 03-9543 3838 by typing PNP.
For TV packs only, 24-months contract commitment period. However, if in addition to the TV packs, if you would like to also sign-up for Broadband, the contract commitment will be 24 months as well. If you're an existing customer, your existing remaining contract duration (if any) will not be carried over to the new contract except for existing Disney+ Hotstar (3 Months Pack) and Multiroom subscription contract durations which will be carried over upon the migration to new packs.
Note: If you are subscribing to a bundle pack which includes Netflix or Disney+ Hotstar for the first time, you are required to maintain the respective app as part of your bundle selection for a minimum of 12 months, otherwise a cancellation fee will apply.
Please check SMS received on the unsuccessful payment status and should you require further clarification contact your issuing bank for clarification or contact us via WhatsApp.
When Band Steering is disabled, you will see two separate WiFi SSID based on its frequency bands. Example:
i.SSID: SSID2G, Password: 1234567
ii.SSID: SSID5G, Password: 4567890
*WiFi SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of your wireless network, also known as Network ID. It is viewable to anyone with a wireless device within reachable distance of your network.
