If you have more than one card registered for OTP payments, you will be asked to select the specific card to be used for that specific transaction.

Kindly note that affected customers will be adequately informed 30 days prior to the implementation via SMS which are sent out in phases (Starting 1 July), with scheduled announcements across WhatsApp, My Astro app, and Astro website.

Refund fee is subject to your processing bank. However, Astro did not impose refund processing fee.

Of course! Please ensure your account is active when requesting for a move.

1. Please standby computer/laptop to access to the internet and connection must be via (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://192.168.0.1 or www.tplinkwifi.net and below page will appear.

The default login of the router is available on the sticker at the back of the router. If you have done a configuration on your router previously, the password may be different

4. Once you have successfully login, the router's web-based setup page will appear. Please follow below steps for the configuration.
 

5. From the top menu, choose Basic and then click Wireless tab on the left menu to access to below screen.

6. Since this is a dual band router, you will have 2 Wireless Network Names  (SSID) i.e. 2.4GHz and  5GHz. You may connect to any of the SSID, preferably with a stronger signal available.

7. You may change the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and the Password to follow your preferences, then click "Save"  for the changes to take place.

Please reconnect to the new wireless name with the new password once completed.

Option 1

1. Please turn off all devices (Modem and Router). By restarting your modem, you can isolate the possibility of overloaded processes in the modem, which would impact its performance.
2. Ensure both cables on Modem (LAN Port 1) and Router (Internet Port) are properly connected.

Modem connection

Router connection

3. Please make sure the LAN cable is connected properly from router (Port 1-4 - LAN  port) to PC/Laptop.

4. If you have change the password in Selfcare Time portal recently, please change the router configuration follows the new password made in  Selfcare, but if you didn't make any changes, please go to Step 5.

5. If the issue persists, submit your feedback form and attach your modem light indicator picture/video for further assistance.
 

Option 2 / Option 3

1. Please turn off all devices (Modem and Router). By restarting your modem, you can isolate the possibility of overloaded processes in the modem, which would impact its performance.

2. Gently remove fiber optic cable and  blow / wipe the tip of the fibre cable. This is to clean up the cable in  order to avoid any interferences.

3. Re-insert the fiber cable to the  optical port behind the modem.

4. Ensure both cables on Modem (LAN Port 1) and Router (Internet Port) are properly connected.

Modem Connection

Router Connection

5.  Make Sure both cables on Modem (LAN Port 4 /LAN Port 3 for second decoder) and Astro Decoder (Network Port) are properly inserted.

6. Switch on modem and router and please wait for 2 minutes to stabilise the devices after  reboot.

5. If the issue persists, submit your feedback form and attach your modem light indicator picture/video for further assistance.


Option 4

1. Ensure Modem/Router are connected tightly to the power socket.

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.

Option 5

1. Please ensure LAN cable is directly connected to modem port LAN 1.

2. Please use different LAN port if LAN 1 port is still off / not working.

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

You may proceed with the following troubleshooting steps and it shouldn’t take you much longer than 15 minutes.

1. Please standby computer/laptop to access to the internet and connection must be via LAN cable (connect the LAN cable to the blue port in Cisco 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://192.168.1.1 and below page will appear.

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4. Type the Username and Password as below. Then click "OK". (These are the defaults, if you have done previous configuration on your router the password may be different).

Username: admin

Password: admin (or time123)

5. Click "OK" when a Warning prompt that says,” Using this advanced utility to change your router settings could disable your network” appears. Below display will appears.

6. On the setup page, click the Wireless tab then click on the Basic Wireless Settings sub-tab.

7. On the Configuration View section, click the Manual radio button. Choosing the Manual setup will allow you to adjust your wireless channel according to your preference.

8. Click Wireless Security to view the security settings of your wireless network. Take note of the Security Mode and the Passphrase.

For the example below, the Security Mode used is WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode.

The Wireless name is called Network Name (SSID) and the Passphrase is your wireless password.

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9. Now that you have the Wireless name and Password, you are ready to connect your wireless computers and devices to the network.

10. You may change the Network Name (SSID) and the Passphrase to follow your preferences and please ensure save the changes made. Please reconnect to the new wireless name with the new password once completed.

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The Download function offers an alternative to streaming so that you can watch TV shows and movies offline anywhere.

You can start downloading a movie/TV show by clicking on the "Download” button. Kindly note that you can only download one title at the time. Other titles will be in queue and will start downloading automatically as soon as the first download is complete.

Once you have downloaded a title, the progress icon will show “Complete” and you may find your downloaded content by checking “My Library” > “Downloads”.

*To save on data usage, we recommend downloading via Wi-Fi.

Downloaded content retention periods vary according to the type of content.

1. Each movie – minimum 2 Days
2. Each TV series episode - minimum 7 Days

The number of days left for you to view your content in offline mode is shown for each piece of downloaded content for your reference. Expired content will be automatically deleted from the app, freeing up your device storage.

• Bundle Packs with Chinese Favourites: If you are currently on the Chinese Favourites selection, your selection will switch to Viu Premium at no additional cost progressively from 1 April 2024. Not to worry, you may still manually switch to other Asian Favourite selections if you wish via the My Astro app.

• Chinese Favourites Add-ons: There will not be any changes to your current subscription pricing. Furthermore, your subscription will now include additional channels on a free preview basis.

• Old Packs: There will not be any changes to your current subscription pricing. However, as we have recently made adjustments to the channel lineup in our packs, please call us at 03-7481 1000 (Monday to Friday, 9AM – 6PM exclude public holidays) to find out how you get more value from your subscription.

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

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.

You should have received an email or SMS with your activation details, please click on the link provided to be redirected to the Netflix website to activate your account.

Alternatively, you can also activate Netflix on your Ultra/Ulti Box. Please surf to CH 741 on your Ultra/Ulti Box (or click the Netflix button on your Astro remote) and follow the instructions on the screen.

Starting 12 December 2023, users have to use their registered email address, mobile number or a social account (Facebook, Google or Apple) to log into any of Astro's digital platforms, including My Astro, Astro GO and Astro's official website. Usernames as an Astro ID is no longer available. This change was made to ensure details linked to your Astro account are always updated and to improve the overall user experience on our platforms.

Yes, you are entitled to a free Ultra/Ulti box with free standard installation upon signing up Astro Fibre with a new 24-month contract.

Astro Fibre is Astro’s own internet service that enables you to enjoy Astro content while staying connected with high-speed fibre broadband. Customers can enjoy substantial savings by choosing your desired broadband speed  to accompany your Astro TV packages. Customers can choose from two types of Astro Fibre offering:

1. Astro Fibre Bundle offers the best value proposition of 50Mbps to 800Mbps high-speed broadband bundled with Astro TV content packages including access to leading streaming services, creating a one-stop entertainment solution for its customers.
2. Astro Fibre is a standalone high-speed broadband service of 100Mbps to 800Mbps offering a powerful WiFi system leveraging the latest WiFi 6 router and a flexible mesh proposition.

All Astro customers and non-customers who have an Astro ID will no longer be able to log in to our digital platforms using their usernames. Users will experience this change if they currently do not use an email address or mobile number to login, for example: johndoe2023.

Starting 9 June 2023, Viu Premium will be added as an option as part of our Asian Favourites along side Chinese, Indian and Indonesian Favourites. Astro customers on the Entertainment, EntertainmentPlus, Premium 2, Premium 3 and Platinum Packs will be able to choose Viu Premium as their Asian Favourites selection and stream the app for FREE. While customers on other TV Packs may purchase Viu Premium as an add-on to their subscription for as low as RM8.40/month (RRP: RM17.90). After successfully adding Viu Premium to your subscription, all Ultra and Ulti Box customers can access the app on their Astro Box, www.viu.com and the Viu mobile app to enjoy all the best KDramas, popular local hits, popular Thai and Indonesian shows and so much more! For further information and updates on Viu,

please visit: www.astro.com.my/Viu .

Yes, you will. Customers who purchased Astro First / Astro Best / Pay-per-View event in February 2024 with a viewing period in March 2024 will be charged an 8% Service Tax in their next bill.
 

Yes, if a device is faulty due to the customer's negligence, they will be subjected to a penalty fee for each device:

• WiFi router: RM200

• Fibre modem: RM500

• Mesh WiFi: RM200/unit

For payments made using credit cards, refunds will be reversed back to the respective card. Whilst payment made by cash and online banking will be made to the account holders bank account.

You may submit your request via Feedback Form with below information details based on your payment method.

Please choose below option in the Feedback Form:

Category: I would like to request for refund

Sub Category: Request for Refund

1) Refund via Bank transfer:

Bank Name: 

Bank Account Number:

*Note: Please confirm your bank account details and ensure it's correct

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2) Refund via Foreign bank:

Bank Name:

Bank Account Number:

Bank Swift Code:

IBAN Code:

Currency: Eg: Dollar/Yen etc

*Note: Please confirm your bank account details and ensure it's correct

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3) Credit Card:

 Credit Card Number: 

ONLY last 4 digit credit card updated with Astro account

*Note: Please confirm your credit card details and ensure it's correct

Please refer to these FAQs for more information.

STEP 1    

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

STEP 2    

Put the box on standby mode.

STEP 3    

Press and hold the Home button on the box.

STEP 4    

Wait until "boot" appear on the front panel and released.

STEP 5    

New Installation Settings page will appear.    

Click here for the guides to complete the setup.

STEP 1    

Switch off the power of your box and ensure the adapter�s power light is off.

STEP 2    

Switch on the power of your box and ensure the adapter�s power light is on.

STEP 3    

Press and hold the Ch+ and Ch- keys on the box simultaneously when the "boot" message appears on the front panel.

STEP 4    

Wait until the "Clr" message appears on the front panel, then release the Ch+ and Ch- keys.

STEP 5    

New Installation Settings page will appear.    

Click here for the guides to complete the setup.

STEP 1    

Ensure your box is on standby mode. (Red light on box's front panel).

STEP 2    

Press and hold the Standby button. Wait until the LED at front panel change from red to green for 3 times, then release the button.

STEP 3    

New Installation Settings page will appear.    

Click here for the guides to complete the setup.

STEP 1    

Switch off the power of your box and ensure that the adapter�s power light is off.

STEP 2    

Switch on the power of your box and ensure that the adapter's power light is on.

STEP 3    

Keep pressing the 'Power' button until the Startup Option screen appears.

STEP 4    

Press "369" on the remote control to trigger refresh box setting menu.

STEP 5    

Press "OK" to proceed. The box will be refreshed to the original setting.

STEP 6    

New Installation Settings page will appear.    

Click here for the guides to complete the setup.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused. If you have not receive the upgraded speed within 48 hours after the service activation, please call Astro’s Contact Centre at 03-9543 1543 and an Astro agent will be available to assist you immediately.
 

Service will resume within 3 hours after payment is made.

You can add a new Netflix account to your bill through CH 741 or clicking the Netflix button on the remote control. Please enter the email address you would like to use for Netflix subscription and ensure the Billing partner is Astro.  

If you would like to transfer your existing Netflix Account to be charged under Astro bill, please follow the steps below:  

1. Cancel your existing subscription with Netflix  

1. Once the remaining duration of your existing subscription has ended, you may proceed to subscribe for Netflix via Astro bill  

1. To subscribe, go to CH 741 and enter the email address used for your previous subscription with Netflix  

1. Once successfully completed, all existing settings and watching history on your Netflix account will be brought over  

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.

You can subscribe to new packs via  

• Online - astro.com.my  
• WhatsApp GET ASTRO (for new customers) or SWITCH (for existing customers) to 03-9543 3838
• Astro Customer Service Centres.

You will be able to check your balance, switch to e-billing, request for payment barcode and request for reconnect at standard telco rate.

For customers who wish to have their physical tax invoices reprinted, there will be a flat fee of RM10.00 levied as part of the process which has been implemented since year 2015.

The Astro Fibre app is a newly introduced mobile application exclusively for Astro Fibre customers to allow them to schedule when each user can access the internet, share network access to guests in a secure manner, easy device management, amongst many other features for a better WiFi experience. For more information about this app, please visit here.

Multiroom (Smart TV) is a secondary subscription that allows you to enjoy your favourite Astro shows instantly in different rooms at the same time on your Smart TV. Subscribe to Multiroom (Smart TV) at RM29.99 per month (excl. any govt. tax), and simply download the Astro app on your second TV-screen and connect to your home Wi-Fi to stream.

Yes, however we do advise keeping your subscription while your TV is being fixed to avoid having to download the app again.

Please make sure that:

1. You are logging in with the correct registered Astro ID (email or phone number) and password. If you can’t remember your password, please proceed to use the “forget password” function.
2. You have an Astro ID that is linked to an Astro account. (note: NJOI – linked users will not be able to log into Astro GO)
3. Your Astro account is active and not under suspension.

If the above points have been met, you may try some quick solutions below:

1. Clear the cache on your browser or app.
2. Check if you have the latest version of the browser or app.
3. Log out and log back into the browser or app.
4. Relaunch the browser or app.
5. Restart your mobile device.
6. Restart your internet connection.

No, you will not be charged 8% Service Tax for paper billing option.

You will need to have an Astro subscription before you can subscribe to Disney+ Hotstar as an add-on service via Astro or enjoy any Astro bundle promotions. Please click here to subscribe to our Movies, Premium 1, Premium 3 or Platinum Pack to enjoy all your favourite Global and Malaysian hits for even better value and savings!

If you would like more information or to provide feedback, kindly log in to our support page via support.astro.com.my. For more questions regarding Astro Pack, you may reach out to us via call at 03-7481 1000 (Monday to Friday, 9AM – 6PM exclude public holidays).
 

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.

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 Subtitles and press "OK".

STEP 4

Navigate to your preferred selection and press "OK".

For customers with the Ultra or Ulti Box, you will be charged a fee of RM100 (not inclusive of Govt. tax) upon confirmation of lost Astro Box and Smart Card/SIM Card.

For lost Smart Card/SIM card only, you may be charged RM50 to obtain a replacement.

All Astro customers with Disney+ Hotstar bundle/Add-on will be moved to the Disney+ Hotstar Premium Plan, with no changes to their current subscription pricing starting 24 April 2024. The new Disney+ Hotstar Premium Plan includes 3 concurrent streams, 10 maximum device logins, maximum video quality up to 4K Ultra HD (compatible devices required), and streaming on phone, tablet, laptop and TV.

If you have questions about your Disney+ Hotstar plan, please contact Astro Customer Contact Centre at 03 9543 3838. Alternatively, please WhatsApp Astro at 03 9543 3838 and type DH Help for further assistance. 

The Liga Malaysia will be available for all Astro customers starting 3 May 2024 as part of your Astro subscription at no additional cost until further notice.
 

No there will not be any penalty.

For the Multiroom subscription on a box setup, if your subscription is within the 24-month contractual period. Then a pro-rated penalty of RM600 will be applied for any Astro box except for Ultra Box, which the penalty will be RM1,000.

STEP 1
On your remote, press the Home button and the Home Page will be displayed your screen. 



STEP 2
Navigate to SETTINGS.



STEP 3
Navigate to Profile Selection on Startup and press “OK”.



STEP 4
Navigate to your preferred selection and press “OK”.



STEP 5
Navigate to Save and press “OK”.

We wish to advise you to make your payment before the following month's bill is generated in order to avoid interruption in your viewing experience. Please note that to reconnect your subscription, there will be a charge of up to RM20 (excl. gov tax) upon reconnection, except for Commercial & Hotel customers.

Find out more about the reconnection fee here.

"Payment Due Date" refers to the payment deadline for your Astro bills each month.