Astro Fibre is only available with Fibre infrastructure and does not support copper wire infrastructure.

If you sign up Astro & Broadband with standard Ultra & Ulti box (DBB), all channels are available.  

However, there are channels that will not be available with Ultra/Ulti Plug & Play Box which are NHK World (398).

Astro is no longer updating the software in non-Ultra/Ulti Boxes as they have reached their end-of-life cycle. Therefore, non-Ultra/Ulti Boxes will maintain their current classification systems. Nonetheless, you may refer to content.astro.com.my for all the updated age ratings. Please refer to the table below to see the difference in classification systems between our platforms:

For Platinum Pack and Multiroom Smart TV customers, Astro GO+ is included in your subscription at no extra charge. For customers on other packages, you will be able to add-on Astro GO+ to your subscription for RM 5.99/month.

The notification you receive will depend on the payment method you choose:  
(i) My Astro Portal: e-receipt will indicate payment confirmation.
(ii) IVR:  Payment status will be notified over the IVR and an SMS notification will be sent for successful transactions.
(iii) SMS: Payment status will be notified via SMS.
(iv) Call: Payment status will be notified via SMS.
(v) Customer Service Centre: Physical receipt will indicate payment confirmation.

Payment via cheque will take 3 - 5 working days to be posted. If you require faster payment posting, we recommend you to pay online via Astro Quick Pay.

Currently, there are no rebates provided when you sign-up for the Ultra/Ulti Plug & Play Box.

You may report the incident on WhatsApp at 03-9543 3838 by typing PNP and our access our user guide or request for further help from our dedicated agents. Please have your Airway Bill tracking numbers ready for validation. If a replacement box/Astro SIM card is deemed necessary, a new Box and a new Astro SIM card will be couriered to your service address.

For technical visit, the current fees will remain unchanged i.e.: 8% Service Tax absorbed by Astro. As for installation fees, current fees will remain unchanged i.e.: 6% Service Tax has already been included in installation fees, as 2% will be absorbed by Astro.
 

No, the courier charges are borne by Astro for the retrieval of the box and Smart Card/SIM Card.

There will be two attempts made to retrieve the box and you are required to be available at the agreed upon time.

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.

You will only be able to watch Astro GO and/or Multiroom Smart TV on up to 2 devices at the same time as opposed to 4 devices with Astro GO+. 

Your cloud recording storage will also decrease from 1500 hours down to 200 hours. Your stored recordings/downloaded shows that exceed 200 hours will also be removed. 

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 Guide.

STEP 3    

Select the channel you would like to lock and press "OK".

STEP 4   

Select "Lock Channel" and press "OK".

STEP 5    

You channel is successfully locked when this screen appears.

STEP 6

Your selected channel will  have a lock tagging after being locked.

Thank you for your interest in returning your Astro Box & Smart card/SIM card. By returning these items, you are playing your part in preserving our environment as we will refurbish the box and return it to circulation or recycle it.

All Astro box and smartcard/SIM cards are also property of Astro and as per our current T&Cs, customers are required to return them upon termination of Astro services.

No, there is no penalty or switching fee if you decide to cancel your Multiroom (Smart TV) subscription.

Please contact the courier agent directly to change the retrieval date from the initially agreed date and time.

If you would like for more information, kindly visit our Multiroom page via Astro website https://www.astro.com.my/multiroom

To view the terms and conditions, click here.

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.
 

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 provide your primary mobile number via My Astro Portal, or send it to one of our platforms found here.

Note:

• Any changes of contact details to be requested by account holder only.
• Only account holder's contact to be updated as primary mobile number in the system.

The Multiroom (Smart TV) will mirror the subscription entitlement as per your primary subscription. However, NHK World, Radio, Sky News channels and 3rd party apps such as Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar are not available via the Multiroom (Smart TV).

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You may proceed to contact below dedicated service provider directly

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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.

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If below box appear, please enter required details as below:

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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)

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4. Once enter into the page ‘’TECHNICOLOR TG784N V3’’, you may follow below step for the wireless information.

i. Click "Configure”

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ii. Once clicked configure button, below screen will appear.

A. This is your current password. Please delete and enter the new password.

B. Once completed the selection; click the "Apply" button. Router will auto reboot and connection re-establish after few minutes.                      

Please re-connect your wireless using the new password.

Astro is continuously improving our user interface and introducing new features to our platforms to ensure that your Astro experience is more seamless, efficient and user-friendly.

For details on our latest interface, Picture-in-Picture mode and auto-start interactive mode on Astro GO, please click here.

In addition, we have also recently introduced a new look to the Title Information Page, the ability to disable the Profile Selection Screen and adjustable auto-standby timing. For more information, please click here.

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 STB Diagnostics and press "OK".

STEP 4    

Select Household Diagnostics and press "OK".

STEP 5    

Details information of Household Diagnostics screen will be  displayed.

Yes. Astro customers will soon be able to enjoy seamless access to Netflix on their connected Ultra and Ulti Boxes. Look out for more details then! Register your interest via https://astro.com.my/Netflix

For Astro Ultra Box or Ulti Boxes, you will be able to see an itemised charge called "Box Fee” in your Astro bill.

Your Astro account number is a 10-digit combination e.g.08XXXXXXXX. You may log on to My Astro Portal, select "Account" , and you may find your 10-digit account number above your address, or refer to the top right-hand corner of your 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 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 on our Feedback Form and attach a picture of your smart card number for assistance.

You will regain access to your channels on Astro immediately once the equipment has been installed at your new house, provided your account is active. Customers can still enjoy viewing via Astro Go.

Disabling band steering means that there will be two frequency bands available for the users - 2.4GHz and 5GHz.
 

Note: Band Steering is called Dual-band Combination in the router web interface.
 

1. Please connect your computer or laptop to your Astro Fibre router using LAN cable. Your LAN cable must be connected from the yellow port of Astro Fibre router (Any available port).
2. Once connected, open any web browser such as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and etc.
3. On the address bar, type http://192.168.100.254 and below page will appear.

Login using your username and password if you have changed the router login setting. Otherwise, your default router login is as per below.

Username: user
Password: user
 

4. Once you have successfully logged in, the router's web-based setup page will appear.

5. At the top of the page, click Wi-Fi to configure the WiFi parameters.

6. Click on Dual-band Combination button to disable the Band Steering.

7. Set the Wi-Fi name and Wi-Fi Password for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands based on your preference. Then click "Apply" for the changes to take place.

8. Kindly ensure to reconnect your WiFi according your new WiFi name and password.

We want to ensure that only the authorised account owner can have access to their Astro account. This activity ensures that only you can log in and access all the details tied to your Astro account.

If you are already subscribed to the Movies/Premium 1/Premium 3/Platinum Pack, you are automatically entitled to access Disney+ Hotstar. Therefore, you will not be able to add on the Disney+ Hotstar 3-months pass. 

1. Ensure power cable  is connected tightly.

2. Try to use another power socket /  power source to eliminate faulty power sockets/power sources which could  cause the issue.

3. If the issue  persists, submit your feedback form for further assistance.

If you sign up for Maxis 30/100/300Mbps broadband speeds, you are not entitled for the complimentary mesh WiFi devices. However, you may walk into any Maxis Retail Stores to purchase the mesh WiFi devices.

There are no switching fees apply when existing Astro customer move to new packs.

Starting 21 June 2022, all new digital sign-ups for TV packs on astro.com.my will now include access to the Astro GO app within an hour upon checkout of your first month subscription fees (excluding tax). Install the app on your smartphones, tablets or computers and you can start streaming even before your Astro box arrives!

If you choose to self-install the Plug& Play Box, then no installation fee will be charged. However, there will be an activation fee (please refer to the table below)

If you choose to have an installer to install the Plug & Play Box, then an installation fee will also apply.

If you choose to downgrade your packs or terminate Astro services before the end of your contract term, you will have to pay a cancellation fee. This cancellation fee is calculated based on your subscribed package, contract period and box type. If you cancel your service(s)/change your packages upon completion of your contract term, you won't have to pay any cancellation fee.

Zee5 is the only app that has a change in price upon the SST increase. Prices of Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Viu, iQIYI, WeTV and Qalbox will not be affected.

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 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.

Each Astro customer can subscribe to a maximum of one (1) Multiroom (Smart TV) subscription. If you need additional Multiroom access, you may subscribe to Multiroom (Astro Box). All subscription has to be used within the same location as per the main subscription.

In general, these two bands can be differentiated with these parameters: Coverage, Channel Interference and Speed.

2.4GHz gives better coverage but lower speeds, while 5GHz provides faster internet but covers a smaller area.

Yes, you are eligible for selected bundle packages with rebates up to RM39/month and a free speed upgrade if you subscribe within the promotion period. Kindly note that monthly rebates are only available for Pay TV + Astro Fibre bundles but the speed upgrade is available for all packages including standalone plans.
 

STEP 1

Try to change channels on your Astro remote. Check the LED light.
If the LED is blinking 3 times or if it is not blinking, replace the batteries and proceed to STEP 2.
Otherwise, if the LED is blinking 1 time, your remote is working fine, let's proceed to STEP 3.

STEP 2

Check if you can change channels using your Astro remote control. You should no longer be experiencing this problem if is a battery issue.
If issue remain after batteries replacement, proceed to STEP 3.

STEP 3

You need to refresh the box setting manually from the box front panel.
Refer to Refresh Box setting (Clear NVRAM) - Ultra / Ulti Box. 
If issue persist, please submit the issue on our Feedback Form.
 

Want to return or recycle your satellite TV devices? It's simple and free!

Here's what you can do with your unused satellite TV devices:

If you have an Ultra or Ulti Box, you may:

1. Return your device to us via Arranged Pick-up:

Step 1: Please call Astro's Contact Centre at 03-9543 3838 to schedule an arranged pick-up by one of our Astro agents.

Step 2: Just sit back and relax! Our courier partner, Citylink will come to your doorstep, dismantle the satellite dish for you and retrieve the devices.

 2. Return your device to us via Dropoff:

Step 1: Please gather your device(s) and click here to find a Customer Service Centre (CSC) or Astro Authorised Retailer (AAR) near you.

Step 2: Don't worry, it's free! Simply walk in during opening hours and hand over the device(s) to one of our Astro agents.

Note: An installer's visit is required to dismantle your satellite dish. However, if you have a Box or other satellite TV devices at home that do not require dismantling, you may walk into any of our authorised dealers and hand them over to the agent.

If your Satellite TV device is NOT an Ultra or Ulti Box, you may:

1)   Recycle your device:

For all Ultra or Ulti Boxes, please return them to Astro via drop-off at a CSC or AAR near you or schedule a pick-up appointment via 03-9543 3838.

For other older Boxes or Satellite TV devices, you are required to discard them only at registered collection centres for proper handling and management of e-waste in an environmentally sound manner. Click here to find a registered collection centre near you.

Note: Upon termination of your Astro service, all Ultra and Ulti Box customers are required to return their devices to Astro. Failure to do so within 14 days of termination may incur a fee of RM100 (not inclusive of Govt. Tax). For customers on all other boxes, please discard your box only at registered collection centres to ensure we all play our part in protecting the environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Arranged Pick-Ups

1) I missed the pickup appointment; what do I do now?

Our agent will make two attempts to retrieve the device(s) and dismantle your satellite dish within a period of 14 days, failing which the penalty of RM100 (not inclusive of Govt. tax) would be imposed.

2) Can I reschedule my pickup date?

Yes! Please call Astro's Contact Centre at 03-9543 3838 to reschedule your pickup date.

3) My old devices do not require dismantling; do I have to pack them before handing them over to the delivery agent?

Please pack your device(s) in their original box/packaging if possible. If this option is not available to you, just hand the device(s) over to the delivery agent without any packaging. You will not be charged any fees if the original packaging has been damaged/lost.

4) Do I have to print anything or fill in any forms before handing my device(s) over to the Astro agent?

No, you do not have to prepare any documents before handing your device(s) over to the Astro agent. All you have to do is get your device(s)ready before the Astro agent arrives to ensure a smooth handover process.

5) I have an old/unused satellite dish at my home and I am not an Astro customer; can I still schedule an installer visit to dismantle and return it?  

Yes! Not to worry, you can still schedule an installer visit to dismantle the satellite dish from your home.

Drop-offs

1) Do I have to pack my device(s) before handing it over to the Astro agent?

Please pack your device(s) in their original box/packaging if possible. If this option is not available to you, just hand the device(s) over to the Astro agent without any packaging. You will not be charged any fees if the original packaging has been damaged/lost.

2) There are no Customer Service Centre (CSCs) or Astro Authorised Retailers (AARs) near me; what do I do now?

Please opt for courier pick-up if there are no CSCs or AARs near you. Call 03-9543 3838 now to schedule a pick-up appointment by one of our courier partners if you are holding an Ultra or Ulti Box For non-Ultra or Ulti boxes, you may recycle your box at a registered collection center. Click here to find a registered collection center near you.

3) Do I have to print anything or fill in any forms before handing my device(s) over to the Astro agent?

No, you do not have to prepare any documents before handing your device(s) over to the Astro agent. All you have to do is hand the device(s)over to the agent and you're done! You will also receive an acknowledgment slip after successful handover.

4) I found my Box and Smart card, however, the cable(s) that came with it is lost; will there be any penalty fees?

No, please return your old Plug & Play Boxes and Smartcard. There will be no penalty fees if the cable is damaged or lost.

Recycle via Registered Collection Centres

For all recycling-related questions, please click here.

Still Need a Hand?

Not to worry, we are only a phone call or a message away! Call or WhatsApp our Customer Contact Centre at 03-9543 3838 and an Astro agent will be available to assist you immediately.

No, the Astro Fibre App is available for Astro Fibre customers with the RG21 router only.

You would need your 10-digit account number and your email address.