The new packs and access to Netflix on the Ultra Box and Ulti Box is available for Astro IPTV customers.

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).

Not to worry, our representative will be contacting you within 24 hours.

Once your Plug & Play Box has been activated, a courier service will reach out to you within TWO (2) weeks for a time for them to pick up the old Astro box and SIM card/Smartcard.

1. Ensure that all cables have been plugged out of the old Astro box. To remove the white satellite cable from your old Astro box, simply hold the cable, twist, and gently pull.
2. Set aside these items to be ready for our delivery partner to pick up from you:

• Old Astro Box
• Old Astro Smartcard/SIM Card (leave this in your Astro Box)

3. When a courier arrives at your residence, do confirm that they are collecting items on behalf of Astro.
4. Allow the courier to check the serial number of the Astro box.
5. Hand them all the items for return, and you're done!

You must subscribe to an Astro subscription (NJOI customers are not eligible) in order to get the Ulti Box. 

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The eligibility criteria for the Ulti Box are as follows:

New Customers

All new Astro customers with a monthly subscription fee of below RM100 will be entitled to select the Ulti Box upon signing up for Astro’s packages. 

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Existing Customers (Box Upgrade for Primary or Multiroom)

Existing customers are required to have an internet connection at home with a recommended internet speed of 10Mbps and above in order to upgrade your existing box to Ulti Box. 

Note: 

·      Existing Ultra Box customers are not eligible for a swap to the Ulti Box.

·      If your existing box is a PVR, you will lose access to all the recordings stored in the PVR

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Multiroom (New subscription)

Customers subscribing for an additional multiroom subscription are entitled to select the Ulti Box as part of the subscription.

STEP 1
Check the internet connectivity by run the Test Connection.
Refer Run Test Connection.


STEP 2
Verify the Test Connection results.
a. All connected successfully - Proceed to STEP 3
b. All connection failed - Proceed to STEP 4
c. Router connection successfully, others failed - Proceed to STEP 7



STEP 3
Please ensure your box with the latest software update from "General Diagnostics".
Refer to Check Software Version Status.

If your box status is other than "Your box has the latest update (a)", please proceed to update the software.
Refer Software Update guide.



STEP 4
Check the connection to the box either using Ethernet (LAN cable) or Wi-Fi.
a. If using Ethernet (LAN cable) - Connect to Live Agent for help.
b. If using Wi-Fi - Proceed to STEP 5



STEP 5
Check location of the decoder and router.
a. If nearby (within 1.5m) - Try connect to box from router using LAN cable.
b. If far (more than 1.5m) / No LAN cable - Proceed STEP 6



STEP 6
Reboot router, modem and decoder.
If issue persist, please try again after 30mins to 1 hour. Connect to live agent if persist after 30 mins to 1 hour.

STEP 7
Suspect there is an issue with your internet connection. 
Please check with your internet service provider or if under Astro Fibre / Astro Broadband, connect to Live Agent for help.

STEP 1
Check the Audio settings on your box and set to Auto.
Refer guide to change Digital Audio Settings.

STEP 2
If issue persist, check if there is any 3rd party device (sound system/hdmi splitter) connected between box and TV.

STEP 3
If using 3rd party devices, bypass/remove 3rd party device and make sure HDMI cable connected directly from box to TV.

STEP 4
If issue persist, connect to Live Agent via WhatsApp for help.

Please ensure that you have subscribed to the mentioned channel.
If you're subscribed to this channel, follow below steps.

STEP 1
You need to refresh the signal on your box.
Refer to Refresh signal of your box guide.

STEP 2
If issue persist after 30 minutes, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or Feedback Form.

Yes, you can manage all of your Astro Fibre subscriptions with the Astro Fibre App. However, you would need to create a different Astro ID for each Astro Fibre account.

By default, all Astro Fibre customers will receive a Private IPv4 or IPv6 address. However, customers who would like to subscribe to a fixed IP service can do so by contacting our Customer Service Centre at 03-9543 3838 for Astro Fibre’s Fixed IP service for only RM5/month.

Please note that your request to opt out has been processed, and payment for Disney+ Hotstar is not required. Your bill adjustment will be reflected in your next bill. 

Yes, you can sign up for auto-debit after your account has been activated via My Astro.
 
Alternatively, you may also call our Customer Contact Centre at 03-9543 3838 for assistance or to enquire about any current Auto Debit promotions.

Step 1:
Type ASTRO<space>BAL<space>10-Digit Astro Account No. 
Example: ASTRO BAL 08XXXXXXXX

*Standard telco charges and Terms and Conditions apply

Step 2:
Send SMS to 66688

1. Please standby  computer/laptop to access to the internet and connection must be via LAN (cable) [Connect the LAN (cable) to the yellow port in Maxis Router and direct to computer/laptop].

2. You may open any web browser such as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and etc.

3. On the address bar, please go to http://192.168.1.254 and below page  will appear.

If below box appear, please enter required details:

USERNAME: Administrator

PASSWORD: (ACCESS KEY AT THE RGW STICKER)

(These are the defaults, if you have done previous configuration on your router the password may be different)

4. Once enter into the page "'TECHNICOLOR TG784N V3'', you may follow below steps to get the best wireless channel information.

A. Select "Home Network".

B. Click "WLAN: SSID" to proceed to next screen.

C. In order to get the best wireless channel, click "Wireless Scan" to scan available surroundings wireless Channel.

D. Please choose channel with lesser number of usage.

Example in below case, you may choose channel 4.

5. To configure wireless channel, please proceed with below steps.

A. Select "Home Network".

B. Click "WLAN: SSID" to proceed to next screen.

C. Then, click "Configure" to change the channel selection (automatic to manual) and other configuration option.

D. Please ensure below items:

i. WLAN Enable: Tick

ii. Interface Enable: Tick

iii. Change the Channel Selection to Manual

iv. Change the wireless Channel based on Step 4(D).

v. Once completed the selection, click the "Apply" button.

Yes, an existing IPTV customer is eligible to switch to Astro Fibre. However, your IPTV services will be switched to a Plug & Play service, and your existing Astro PVR / B.yond Box will be upgraded to the Ultra/Ulti box. There is no additional charge for the Astro Ultra/Ulti upgrade. Please note that you will be re-contracted for 24 months upon installation.

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    

Navigate to HDMI Audio and press "OK".

STEP 4  

Navigate to your preferred selection and press “OK”.

STEP 1
Switch off the power of your box and make sure that the adapter’s power light is off.


STEP 2
Unplug the HDMI cable from your TV and plug it back in securely to other available HDMI port.


STEP 3
Switch on the power for your box and make  sure that the adapter’s power light is on.
Please wait for 5 minutes.


STEP 4
Turn on your box. Do select the correct TV input.
You should no longer be experiencing this problem. 
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Please call our Customer Contact Centre or WhatsApp "DH Help" at 03 9543 3838 to cancel your Disney+ Hotstar 3-months add-on pass with Astro. 

In the new bill layout, there are three tax indicators for customer to refer: S1 (8%), S2 (6%), and N (non-taxable item). Each item list will be marked in accordance with the tax indicator below:


 

STEP 1
Switch off the power for your box and  make sure that the adapter's power light is off.

STEP 2
Locate the Smartcard at the front or right side and gently pull it out make sure that the adapter's power light is off.

STEP 3
Wipe the Smartcard's gold chip clean using a dry soft cloth.

STEP 4
Make sure the gold chip is facing upwards and reinsert it all the way in.

STEP 5
Switch on the power for your box and make sure that the adapter's power light is on. Please wait for 5 minutes.

STEP 6
Turn on your box. You should no longer be experiencing this problem.
If issue persist, please submit the issue in our Feedback Form and attach a picture of your General tab of the STB Diagnostics  for assistance.

Returning your Astro box & Smart card/SIM card is a very simple process.

For existing Ultra Box or Ulti Box user, call 03-9543 3838 to schedule our courier partner to come pick up the box or drop them off at the closest Astro Service Centre or Exclusive Partner near you. Click here to find a Customer Service Centre (CSC) or Astro Exclusive Partner (AEP) near you.

For any unreturned Ultra Box or Ulti Box, a box fee of RM100 may be charged to your account.

For all other boxes, please recycle your box at a registered collection center that will properly manage the boxes in an environmentally friendly way. Click here to find a registered collection center near you.

Currently, you may only add a maximum of five family members to the Astro Fibre App. However, kindly note that we are working on allowing users to add more family members in the future.

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 WiFi SSID and password of the Mesh unit will be automatically synchronized to the WiFi router. Hence, there is no need to configure the WiFi parameters.

*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.

Your account may be under suspension. To resolve this issue, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or Feedback Form.

If you subscribe to Astro Fibre between 1 October 2023 to 23 November 2023, you may still get the speed boost by calling in to our Customer Contact Centre at 03-9543 3838 and re-contracting with us. Kindly note that your account will restart with a new 24-month contract.

After service termination of your Astro Fibre service, we will call you via your registered mobile number (up to 3 times over 3 days) to schedule an arranged pick-up by one of our Astro agents. Our agent will then come to your doorstep, dismantle the devices for you and retrieve them.  

Note: Upon termination of your service, customers are required to return their old Astro Fibre devices to Astro. Failure to do so will incur a fee of RM200 (WiFi Router), RM500 (Fibre Modem) and RM200 (Mesh WiFi Unit - if applicable) for each unit. All prices stated are exclusive of Govt. tax.

Astro GO is a free streaming companion app for all Astro customers to enjoy their favourite shows and channels on their smartphones, tablets, and computers - anytime, anywhere in Malaysia. Astro customers with an active Pay-TV subscription can link their accounts to watch corresponding on demand and TV channels available on Astro GO as part of their subscription.

No, if you already have an Ulti box you will not be required to swap the box to enjoy the new packs. However, if you would like to access 4K UHD content, you may upgrade to Ultra Box. Installation and activation fees will be chargeable depending on your package selection.

To check your contract, please visit My Astro.

Connect your PVR to Wi-Fi and enjoy access to our library of Video On Demand. Replay old seasons, catch-up latest episodes of your favourite shows, anytime you want. To connect your PVR, follow the steps below depending on your box type:

(a) Wi-Fi Enabled PVR (DMT5)

·      Press the “Home” button and select “Settings” > “Network” > “Wi-Fi”

·      Allow the PVR to scan Wi-Fi networks available and subsequently choose your home Wi-Fi network > Enter your Wi-Fi password if required

·      Once connected, the icon below will appear on the screen.

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      Tip: Use the alpha-numeric keyboard on your Astro Remote to key in your password

·      Press the “Home” button and select “On Demand” to start watching videos on demand!

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(b) Non-Wi-Fi Enabled PVR (HD PVR)

There are two ways to connect your HD PVR decoder to your home Wi-Fi
(i) Using the Ethernet (LAN) cable 
 

·       Plug in the LAN cable from your modem into the PVR network port

·       Once connected, the icon below will appear on the screen

·       Press the “Home” button and select “On Demand” to start watching videos on demand!

(ii) Using an Astro Wi-Fi dongle as per shown below

Step 1 - Plugin the Wi-Fi dongle into the front USB part of your PVR decoder.

Step 2 - A prompt will appear stating "Do you wish to connect to a wireless network?", select "Yes, continue."

Step 3 - Once connected, the Wi-Fi icon will appear on the screen. Now you are ready to download and enjoy Astro's on demand entertainment.

Step 4 - Press the “Home” button and select “On Demand” to start watching videos on demand!

*The Wi-Fi dongle is only applicable for the non-Wi-Fi enabled PVR (as per the picture).

Wider WiFi coverage:

-All areas across the house will enjoy optimal coverage with multiple Mesh WiFi units located in areas with sub-optimal coverage to form a larger WiFi network.

Stable connection;

-Consistent coverage of optimal WiFi signal will ensure a stable connection as the Mesh unit will automatically connect your devices to the strongest WiFi signal around your house.

If the bill has been paid, there will not be any additional service tax charge. However, if the bill has been issued by Astro but has not been paid, then the 8% Service Tax will be reflected in the next bill with adjustments on the new tax rate for services rendered from 1st March onwards.

Example:
Bills issued on 15th February will be charged the 6% SST. Customers will see proration for 8% from 1st – 14th March in the next bill issued on 15th March 2024. If you have fully paid your February bill before 1st March, the Service Tax will remains at 6%. You will be able to see the adjustment reflected in your next bill.  
 

STEP 1

Switch off the power for your box and make sure that the adapter's power light is off.

STEP 2

Locate the SIM card at the left side and gently pull it out.

STEP 3

Wipe the SIM card's gold chip clean using a dry soft cloth.

STEP 4

Make sure the gold chip is facing down and reinsert it all the way in.

STEP 5

Switch on the power for your box and make sure that the adapter's power light is on.

Please wait for 5 minutes.

STEP 6

Turn on your box. You should no longer be experiencing this problem.    

If issue persist, please submit the issue on our Feedback Form with the error details and provide sim card number for assistance.

Astro ID and / or account deletion is permanent. Upon deletion, it will be unlinked from your TV subscription account and you will be logged out from all the associated Astro apps and / or services connected including the partner apps that you have logged in using the same Astro ID. If you have any queries regarding Astro ID or would like to request for Astro ID account deletion, click on submit your request here, fill in the required details and our Astro representative will get back to you within 3 business days for security verification purposes.

Please refer to these FAQs for more information, or click here to learn more and sign up for the Ulti Box. Alternatively, you may call 03-7481 8000 to get in touch with an Astro representative.

Yes, you will enjoy an Ulti box when subscribing to Primary/Entertainment/ Movie Pack OR an Ultra box when subscribing to Sports/Sports+/Movies+/Premium 1/Premium 2/Premium 3/Platinum Pack.

You will get FREE installation for both Ultra/Ulti box upon signing up with Astro & Broadband.

Astro subscribers will have the freedom to subscribe to Netflix via Astro, or they may also choose to continue subscribing via Netflix directly on their own.

Astro & Broadband comes with 24-month contract commitment.

Please note that only one Disney+ Hotstar access is bundled to each Movies Pack subscription which allows two concurrent streams on Disney+ Hotstar.

You have exceeded the maximum number of registered devices allowed. To manage devices on Astro GO, go to Settings > Registered Devices to view / remove devices from the list of registered devices to your account.

If you are still having issues, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or Feedback Form.
 

STEP 1
Switch off the power of your box and make sure that the adapter’s power light is off.


STEP 2
Unplug the HDMI cable from your TV and plug it back in securely to other available HDMI port.


STEP 3
Switch on the power for your box and make  sure that the adapter’s power light is on.
Please wait for 5 minutes.


STEP 4
Turn on your box. Do select the correct TV input.
You should no longer be experiencing this problem. 
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Intermittent internet connection using LAN cable

Looks like there is something wrong with your service connection.

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 ensure to attach the required screenshot(s) in ONE file (i.e. Microsoft Word document, PDF, Image file) before submitting the form.

Intermittent internet connection using Wi-Fi

1. 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.
   
    i) 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.
   
   ii) 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.
   
   iii) 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.
   
    

2. Wireless Interference & Noise
   You've probably never noticed but there are wireless signals all around you wherever you go and they're passing through you all the time. From where? Electronic devices, Wi-Fi routers, satellites, cell towers, and more.
   
   Although Wi-Fi is supposed to be on a different frequency than most of these devices, the amount of radio noise can still cause interference. Some common causes of interference include:
   i) Microwaves
   ii) Bluetooth Devices
   iii) Cordless Phone
    

3.  Surrounding Wi-Fi signals
   A truth of the modern world is that every household has their own Wi-Fi network, which can cause issues with channel  overlap. This can be somewhat problematic in a townhouse, but is especially problematic in housing complexes and apartments where there can be many  routers within close proximity. Which is why it's important that you pick a good channel in your router settings. Modern routers can choose channels for you automatically, but sometimes it's better to investigate and find the best channel yourself.

4. 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.

Quick Info
A Ping Test shows how long it takes for packets to reach host.
A Traceroute Test traces the route of packets to destination host from our server.

Yes, penalty fee of RM200/Mesh WiFi will be imposed if customer fails to return the device(s). The courier company would make two attempts to retrieve the Mesh WiFi unit within a period of 30 days, failing which the penalty would be imposed.