Step 1: Visit Astro website at https://www.astro.com.my/

Step 2: Click "Login'

Step 3: After login, click the profile icon and select 'Manage Profile'. You may change your account password here.

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.

We would need you to  run few tests in order for us to understand your issue and to assist you in fixing the problem.

You may proceed with the troubleshooting steps below which should not require any longer than 15 minutes.

1. Please run each of  the tests according to your your Laptop/PC Software.
2. Compile the pictures / screenshots of  your test results in one file (i.e Microsof Word document, PDF file) and attach them in the Support Ticket below in order for us to assist you further:
   • List of websites effected.
   • Run the Speed Test via LAN (cable) and Wi-Fi connection - Please click here for Speed Test guideline.
   • Run the Traceroute Test - Please click here for Traceroute Test guideline.
   • Run the Ping Test -  Please click here for Ping Test guideline.
3. Once you/ve gathered all the results, kindly send them all through the Feedback Form below.

Quick Info
A Speedtest is a service that provides free analysis of Internet access  parameters, such as connection data rate.
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.

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.

You may still be using an older version of the Astro GO. To resolve this issue, please go to your respective app store and update your Astro GO app.

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

Firstly, you would have to retrieve your email address/mobile number. Please follow the steps in Q7 in order to do so. Then, follow the steps in Q5 and Q6 to check or update your contact details. Please use your updated email address or mobile number as your Astro ID to log in moving forward.

Note: Only Astro customers whose Astro ID is linked to their subscription can retrieve their Astro ID this way. Otherwise, you would need to create a new Astro ID.

1. Power reset (on & off) your TV, Astro Decoder, Modem and Router.

2. Ensure standard physical connection (No 3rd party devices connected to decoder and modem).

3. Please ensure at all-time your router is 0.5 meter away from your Astro Decoder to avoid signal interferences.

4. Please standby computer/laptop to access to the internet and connection must be via LAN (cable) [connect the LAN (cable) at any LAN port at router and direct to computer/laptop].

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

6. On the address bar, please go to http://www.speedtest.net/ and below page will appear.

7. Click "Change Server" to edit the settings preferred by Internet Service Provider (ISP).

8. Edit the server settings by search and select the required server required by ISP.

    For Maxis provider - Select Subang Jaya - Maxis server.

    For TIME provider -  Select Shah Alam - TIME dotcom Bhd server.      

    For Allo provider -  Select Cyberjaya - Global Forway Sdn Bhd server.

9.Click "GO", and the test will  begin.

The test is completed once both download and upload speeds are displayed.

Sample of the Speedtest result is shown below.

**Please  ensure the snapshot includes a time stamp and network used either LAN cable  or wireless (as per picture above)

10. Kindly screenshot or take a picture of the result, name it as "LAN Speedtest".

11. Repeat the test once again using Wi-Fi connection (Please unplug your LAN cable and connect via wireless connection using your SSID).

12. Screenshot or take a picture of the  result, name it as "WiFi Speedtest".

1. Unifi netis brand

The following shows an Interface based on Unifi router

1. Launch Web Browser and enter the default's gateway's IP address (192.168.1.1) in the address bar.

1. Enter Username and Password.
   1. Username = tmadmin
   2. Password = Adm@xxxx (xxxx refers to last four digits of MAC address)

1. Choose WLAN -> wlan0 (2.4GHz) Basic Setting. Note down on SSID.

1. Choose WLAN -> wlan1 (5GHz). Compare SSID with previous SSID.

1. If SSID for wlan0 (2.4GHz) and wlan1 (5GHz) are the same. Change wlan1 (5GHz) SSID by adding number 5(i.e. ifuni_5G) to differentiate from 2.4 GHz. Click Apply Changes.

Note: Connection to Wi-Fi may be temporarily loss while the changes is updated.

Although anyone can create an Astro ID, only the Astro account owner is allowed to link their account to the Astro ID. Otherwise, you will need permission from the account's owner in order to complete the linking.

Please refer to the table below:

Note:  

1. The table above is an approximation of the cancellation fee. The final fees will be calculated at the end of your subscription/upon downgrade.

1. Downgrade of Pack for Residential customers will be on basis of package ranking, whereas downgrade of pack for Astro & Broadband customer will be on basis of total monthly payment.

1. Package ranking in descending order:

• Platinum Pack (highest rank)
• Premium Pack 1/2/3 (same rank across 3 options)
• Entertainment / Sports / Movies Plus Pack
• Entertainment / Sports / Movies Pack (same rank across 3 options)
• Primary Pack (lowest rank)

Please find some examples (for Residential customers) as below:

Termination

Customer signed up for Entertainment Plus Pack (24-month contract) with Ultra Box. Customer decided to terminate the subscription 8 months into the contract. As the customer still has 16 months remaining, the maximum applicable fee will be RM41.67 x 16months = RM666.67

Pack downgrade

Customer signed up for Movies Pack (24-month contract) with Ultra Box. 18 months in, customer decides to downgrade to Primary Pack (24-month contract). As the customer still has 6 months remaining, the maximum applicable fee will be RM20.83 x 6months = RM125

Dropping off Netflix or Disney+ Hotstar within first 12 months

Customer signed up for Entertainment Plus (24-month contract) with Ultra Box and 12-month commitment on Netflix App. 6 months in, customer decides to upgrade to Premium Pack 1 (24-month contract) which does not include Netflix App. As the customer still has 6 months remaining in the first 12 months of commitment for Netflix App,  the maximum applicable fee will be RM41.67 x 6 months = RM250. Upon upgrading to Premium Pack 1, a new 12-month commitment for Disney+ Hotstar App begins alongside the 24-month contract on the package.

We are always updating the Multiroom (Smart TV) app to ensure our customers get to enjoy the best entertainment experience. We will keep you posted if you are able to enjoy more 4K UHD channels in the future!

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.

My Astro is available on web browser and app. The app can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store, Apple App Store or Huawei App Gallery.

For Ultra and/or Ulti box users, My Astro app is now added to the Top Menu so you can easily access it to manage or update your account. You may find it in the Top Menu, located next to Settings. Please refer to the image below to see what it looks like:

This Disney+ Hotstar software update will be rolled out progressively to all Ulti Box customers starting 23 August 2022. Please be assured that you will be able to access the Disney+ Hotstar app on your Ulti Box soon. 

If you need further assistance, please call our Customer Contact Centre or WhatsApp "DH Help

STEP 1

Press any button on your Astro remote.

INDICATOR: LED blinking 3 times / NO LED blink

SOLUTION: Replace new battery

STEP 2

Check if you can change channel using  your Astro remote control.

If issue remain after the battery replacement, try changing the channel manually directly from box front panel (If any).

If it's working, you might need to replace your Astro remote.

This might be due to a faulty Astro remote.

You may purchase it directly from Astro Exclusive Partners.

If confirm no issue with remote control, please refer to Decoder Hang at Channel troubleshooting steps here.

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



STEP 2
Navigate to Profile.



STEP 3
The Profile Selection Screen will be displayed.



STEP 4
Navigate to Edit Profile.



STEP 5
Choose a profile to edit.



STEP 6
Navigate to Delete Profile.



STEP 7
Click Confirm to delete your profile.



STEP 8
The deleted profile will be removed from the Profile Selection Screen.

Please refer to "Upon downloading the app, what do I do next?" question on this FAQ here or call us at 03-9543 3838 for any further queries.

If you have NOT made any changes to your Astro pack on or after 9th November 2021, you can enjoy up to four (4) concurrent streams on Astro GO anywhere, anytime. However, if you have Astro GO+ as part of your subscription, you will be upgraded to four (4) concurrent streams.

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

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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

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 Parental Control and press "OK".

STEP 4    

Please enter your PIN (Default PIN is 0000).

STEP 5    

Navigate to your preferred category to block and press "OK".

Rebates/refunds are not provided. Early termination of the 3-months pass add on is subject to an early termination fee prorated to RM54.90 for the remaining months.

You will receive an email within 45 minutes of payment made to let you know whether your advance payment is successful or not. If your payment has failed, 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.

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

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 minimum internet speed required to stream via Ultra Plug & Play Box is 30Mbps for 4K UHD viewing, and Ultra/Ulti Plug & Play is 10Mbps for HD viewing. For better streaming experience, we recommend 100Mbps and above.

No, the eKYC verification process must be done by the individual themselves, using their MyKad and selfie in real-time.

Please contact your issuing bank for further information. Astro does not directly handle standing instructions. Please utilise our auto-debit facility if you would like hassle-free payments.

For Astro Fibre subscription, should you choose to discontinue/terminate the Astro Fibre service before the expiry of the contract (24 months), you will be subjected to an early cancellation fee of RM100 x Remaining months of the contract period for your Broadband services.

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