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 WiFi

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.
   • 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.
   • 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 WiFi signals to penetrate.
   • 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, WiFi 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, WiFi routers, satellites, cell towers, and more.
   • Although WiFi 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:
     1. Microwaves
     2. Bluetooth Devices
     3. Cordless Phone
3. Surrounding Wi-Fi signals
   • A truth of the modern world is that every household has their own WiFi 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.

SecureGo: A transaction authentication alert that is sent to your registered device. With SecureGo, you can either approve or reject the transaction in a matter of seconds. 

WhatsApp OTP: OTP stands for One Time Password which is a 6-digit number that is sent to your mobile number via WhatsApp for verification purposes 

If you see this message, it means your Astro account has reached the maximum number of devices allowed for registration.
Please perform the following checks and troubleshooting steps:

1. Manage Your Registered Devices

• Go to www.astrogo.com.my or open the Astro GO app.
• Log in using your Astro ID and password.
• Review the list of registered devices.
• Remove a device that you no longer use.
• Return to your new device and try signing in again.

If you are unable to remove a device or continue to see the error message, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or Feedback Form and provide:

• Astro ID use
• Smart TV model
• OS version
• Error reported on device

This will help our support team investigate and assist you further.

Note: Please be aware that only one Smart TV device is allowed per account at any point in time.

You can record your favourite shows, save them to the cloud storage and watch it across any of your devices (Astro Box, Astro GO devices, Multiroom Smart TV).

You can view your iQIYI entitlement & payment details in the app by follow these steps:
Step 1: Go to the Home Page
Step 2: Click on "VIP subscription"
Step 3: Click on "Manage VIP subscription" (Gear icon)

After following these steps, you will be able to view your entitlement expiry date, next payment date & payment method.

Astro Multiroom is a 2nd Astro subscription that mirrors all the channels on your primary Astro at a discounted monthly fee. You can now enjoy Astro on different TVs in different rooms.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive the eKYC link via SMS/email/astro.com.my to complete the eKYC verification within 3 days.

You can use your existing Prime Video account to access Prime Video on the Ultra/Ulti Box however, if you would like to enjoy the Prime Video for 2 months without additional cost, you may register with a new mobile number/email address. Alternatively, you can activate the 2-month access period using the same mobile number or email address associated with your Prime Video account after your current subscription ends, anytime between 24 April 2025 and 23 June 2025.

There are 2 methods of setting maturity ratings restriction on Netflix:

Method 1 – Create a Kids Profile in Netflix App on Ultra/Ulti Box

1. On the Netflix home menu, select “Switch Profile”

1. Select Add Profile. 

1. Name the profile.

1. Select Kids. Kids profiles have a logo 'Kids' on the profile icon so they are easy to identify. 

1. Select Continue. The new profile will show on the list of profiles on your account.

Method 2 – Manually set Viewing Restrictions for each profile

1. Go to https://www.netflix.com/profiles/manage

1. Select a Profile.

1. Under Maturity Settings, select Edit.

1. Enter your Netflix password.

1. You may select the desired Maturity Rating settings or add a particular title restrictions for the profile.

1. Select Save.

For more information kindly visit:

• https://help.netflix.com/en/node/114275

• https://help.netflix.com/en/node/114276

Yes, a third party is allowed to make the advance payment on your behalf. In the case of refund, the amount will be returned to the owner of the third-party account (source of payment).

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.

Yes, you will need to activate SecureGo again.

After completing the subscription process, you will be able to access the iQIYI App on the Ultra/Ulti Box by following the steps below:

On your Ultra/Ulti Box
Step 1: At the Home menu, go to the App Rail and select "iQIYI"
Step 2: Click "OK" on your Astro remote
Step 3: While on the iQIYI App Home Page, navigate to "VIP account" located at the top left pane and click "Login". A page with a QR Code will be presented on your TV screen
Step 4: Scan the QR code using your mobile device and you will be directed to the iQIYI mobile app
Step 5: Follow the steps under "On Mobile App" below to pair your iQIYI account with your Ultra/Ulti Box

On the iQIYI Mobile App
Step 1: Download the iQIYI App on your mobile device
Step 2: At the login page, select "Continue with Astro"
Step 3: Log in with your Astro ID
Step 4: Click on the "Me" icon located at the bottom of the screen, and you will be presented with your iQIYI profile page
Step 5: Click on the in-app QR code scanner located at the top right corner of the screen
Step 6: Scan the QR Code displayed on your TV screen with the in-app QR code scanner. Refer to Step 3 under "On your Ultra/Ulti Box" above
Step 7: The screen on your TV will reload automatically and the iQIYI App home screen will be displayed. Now, you can enjoy the iQIYI App on your Ultra/Ulti Box!

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.

Please check your internet speed and connection status. If your internet is working without any issues, please logout & login into the app again.

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

electronic Know-Your-Customer (eKYC) is an online process of identifying and verifying individual customers using electronic means. This enables a person to be an Astro customer anytime and anywhere, hassle-free and helps to secure your Astro account by protecting it from unauthorised usage.

Astro wants to give our members the convenience of having all their favourite series, exciting originals, vernacular signatures, live sports and local blockbuster movies in one place. Astro customers will be able to enjoy greater convenience by having Netflix bundled with their Astro subscription, consolidating the subscriptions, and providing easy access for payment in a single bill, at the best value.

While this technology has its benefits, different devices at home have different reaction and response to changes in signal strength and quality, and it's almost impossible to predict if they will make good band choices due to the interaction between the devices and the Wifi router. Some smart home devices also recommend that band steering is not used due to various reasons such as needing a constant consistent connection, ability to only connect to a particular band, registration of the respective MAC address, etc..

Example:

As single SSID is used, the device may remain on a weak 5GHz network instead of switching over to stronger 2.4GHz network.

If you receive this error message while activating Astro Smart TV, please follow the steps below:

1. Ensure that you have entered the sign-in code exactly as displayed on your TV screen.

• The code must be exactly 8 characters long.
• Do not enter fewer or more than 8 characters.

2. Check the code carefully before submitting.

• The activation code can be entered in uppercase or lowercase.
• The code will be accepted with or without dashes (-), as long as the characters entered are correct.

3. If the issue persists

• Refresh the activation screen on your Smart TV to generate a new code and try again.

If you are still having issues, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or Feedback Form.
This will help our support team investigate and assist you further.

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+ (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+ 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.

For new Astro Fibre customers with the RG21 router, you will be guided to install the Astro Fibre App on your mobile device during the installation of the service. Alternatively, you may refer to the user guide here for self-installation.

The Astro X3 packs are available to both new and existing Astro customers, making it easier for customers to enjoy a fully digital viewing experience. For existing Astro customers, subscribing to an Astro X3 pack under a 12-month contract will be treated as a new subscription, and a separate account will be created.

To manage this subscription, customers will need to register a new Astro ID using a new email address. This ensures a smooth and seamless self-service experience, with each subscription managed independently.

Astro Cloud is a virtual storage that allows you to record and watch your favourite TV shows on Astro GO anytime, anywhere. Customers can enjoy 200 hours (500 GB) of cloud recording on Astro GO web and mobile app, and on your Astro Box (if applicable) at no additional cost.

To check your remaining Cloud storage space, go to Settings > My Devices, you will find your cloud storage information here.

You can upgrade your storage to a total of 1,500 hours (4000gb) with the Astro GO+ add-on for RM 5.99/month.

Kindly visit https://myastro.astro.com.my/ or call us at 03-7490 8102 to upgrade your storage plan.

Yes, the current service tax law does not exempt services provided to customers residing in Labuan, Langkawi, and Tioman.

Astro customers with the Ultra or Ulti Box can access Prime Video via their Ultra/Ulti Box or stream directly using the Prime Video app. If you have not yet upgraded to Astro’s Ultra/Ulti Box, please reach out to us on WhatsApp by sending “Hi” to 03-9543 3838.

Yes, you can download selected content on the Viu mobile app for offline viewing at a later time
if you are a Viu Premium member. To view all the shows you have downloaded, please click on
the “download (downwards arrow)” button at the Home Page.

When Band Steering is enabled, only one SSID network name with one password is available. Example:

i. SSID: SSID, Password: 12345678

The Netflix subscription through Astro is subject to a minimum commitment period of 24 months (“Netflix Minimum Subscription Period”). If you choose to discontinue or terminate the subscription before the commitment period ends, a cancellation fee (“Netflix Early Termination Fee”) will apply. Additionally, downgrading your plan will involve a Switching Fee.

The Malaysia Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)has issued a directive to all telecommunication companies (telcos) to block the sending and receiving of SMS with URL links. The move is aimed at preventing users from becoming victims of online scams. This exercise is applicable for all person-to-person SMS with URL links sent to or received from local and international mobile numbers, which has already taken effect as of 2 May 2023.

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

Please upgrade the Ultra/Ulti Box software to enjoy Netflix on your Ultra/Ulti Box. To do this, please click on the Netflix app icon on the homepage or go to CH741 to prompt the software upgrade. Kindly click Install when the software upgrade prompt appears. This will take approximately 20 minutes and you would be able to launch Netflix on the Ultra/Ulti Box after that.

By adding a Netflix account to your Astro bill, your Netflix account is already activated. No additional steps for activation are required.

We are working with the Sony team to ensure you will be able to enjoy these 4K UHD channels soon. We will keep you posted once these channels are available to you!

If you encounter this message while using the Astro app on your Smart TV, please follow the steps below:

1. Update Your Smart TV Software

• Ensure your Smart TV is running the latest software or firmware version.
• Check for available updates in your TV's Settings menu and install them if available.

2. Restart Your Devices

• Turn off and restart the following devices:

• Router
• Modem (if applicable)
• Smart TV

• Wait a few minutes for the internet connection to stabilize.
• Launch the Astro Smart TV app again and test the playback.

3. Clear the Astro App Cache

• Clear the application cache on your Smart TV.
• Once completed, reopen the Astro app and check if the issue persists.

4. Reinstall the Astro App

• Uninstall the Astro app from your Smart TV.
• Download and install the latest version from your TV's app store.
• Open the app and test the playback again.

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

• Astro ID use
• Smart TV model
• OS version
• Type of internet connection (Wi‑Fi or LAN)
• Screenshot/photo of the error message

This will help our support team investigate and assist you further.

If you are interested to subscribe to Sun NXT via Astro, please click here or reach out to us via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-9543 3838.

Yes, customers will be charged 8% Service Tax on switching fee for any services rendered on or after 1st March 2024.

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.