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.

Starting Thursday, November 14, 10 AM, Netflix will increase the prices for Netflix subscriptions across all plans (Basic, Standard, and Premium) in Malaysia. For Astro subscription packs that are bundled with Netflix, the price change will only take effect on 1 March 2025.

If you subscribe to Netflix through Astro, please note the following changes:

1. New Netflix add-on sign-ups: The new prices will take effect immediately.
2. Existing Netflix add-on customers who subscribed before November 14, 2024: The price change will take effect for billing cycles starting on or after November 21, 2024.
3. Astro subscription packs that are bundled with Netflix: The price change will only take effect on March 1, 2025.

For other boxes, customers are advised to recycle them 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 nearby.

For all recycling-related questions, please click here.

Yes, effective on bill date 9^th July 2024 onwards, customers who upgraded their package from Astro TV Pack to Astro Broadband Bundle/Astro Fibre Bundle will be charged 6% Service Tax. Any adjustment or proration charges incurred before the upgrade will be calculated based on 6% service tax rate in the next bill, in line with the latest package upgrade.

For more information you may visit

https://www.hasil.gov.my/en/e-invoice/

OR call the IRBM help desk line at 03-8682 8000 OR email them at [email protected]

[email protected]

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All Ultra/Ulti Box customers may watch selected WeTV titles for free on their Astro Box.

Simply follow these steps:

Step 1: Go to your Ultra/Ulti Box Home Page and select WeTV under the Apps rail

Step 2: Click play on any non-VIP titles/episodes and start streaming!

Note: No login is required to stream free content on WeTV.

You may register up to four (5) devices.

To remove devices on Astro GO, click on Settings > Registered Devices to view and remove a device(s) from the list of devices registered to your Astro ID.

No additional fees will be charged upon your relocation. However, you are required to notify Astro of your move. Please refer to Astro's General T&Cs for more information.

- The Mesh unit can only be used indoors. It can be mounted onto a wall or be placed horizontally on a desktop. Do not install it in other mode, such as on the ceiling.

- Keep a clearance of at least 10 cm around the device to ensure proper ventilation.

- Keep the device away from electrical appliances that generate strong magnetic or electric fields, such as microwave ovens.

There will be no penalty fee if you choose to cancel your iQIYI VIP subscription. Your cancellation will take effect upon your current entitlement expiry date. Kindly note that if you cancel your subscription within 24 hours before your entitlement expiry date as reflected in the iQIYI app (not according to Astro billing cycle), your subscription may be auto renewed.

Once the e-invoicing is activated, you cannot change your bill delivery method. If you do, your e-invoice will be automatically deactivated.

Yes, Astro is bounded by the PDPA act. All information received will be used in accordance with our Privacy Notice.

No as the account must be in

‘Active’

status to proceed with the termination.

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).

Complimentary access to the Sun NXT Lite app is only available to Indian Favourites/Maharaja Pack customers. To get an access to Sun NXT Lite, you must be an existing Astro customer with a subscription to Indian Favourites/Maharaja Pack.

If you are subscribed to Netflix via a bundle, Netflix comes by default as part of your entitlement.

If you are subscribed to Netflix as an a-la carte, the cancellation of Netflix can only be done via Netflix's Website, etc). This change will reflect in your next bill. From mid-December 2021 you may also cancel Netflix add-on through Astro Call Center.

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.

Yes, you can! Kindly refer to the step above and log in with your Simply South details. However, kindly take note if you are interested to enjoy Astro’s exclusive pricing, you would need to discontinue your current Simply South subscription and resubscribe with Astro by sending us a WhatsApp message, “Hi” to 03-9543 3838.

Unfortunately, this means that you are using a TV model that does not support 4K UHD resolution (Sony BRAVIA 4K GB, Sony BRAVIA 4K UR or Sony BRAVIA VH).

Not to worry, 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!

Upon completion of the termination process, customer will receive one last closing bill stating the total amount due to Astro according to their billing option.

For customers who had opted to switch their billing option to e-bill or SMS bill, they will receive their final bill accordingly.

For customers who opted for paper bill, they will receive the final bill via paper bill. (The Paper Bill Charge will be applied).

To redeem rewards as an Astro customer, you can do it through the My Astro app. Here's how:

1. Download the My Astro app
2. Login using your Astro ID
3. Go to Rewards
4. Browse through the rewards and click redeem. Follow the instructions on the screen on how to redeem the reward

🎁 Want to claim rewards exclusive for Astro customers?

📱 Download the My Astro app to:
- Claim free movie or concert tickets
- Meet your favourite celebrity
- Join giveaway contests

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.

The Multi-user Profile feature allows customers to create individual profiles within their Astro Box and Astro GO with the following personalisation:

• Personalised Recommendations
• Continue Watching
• Watch List
• Last Viewed Channel
• Favourite & Blocked Channels

The MUP feature is a great way to allow individual users to tailor personal Astro experiences whilst using a shared device (e.g.: Astro Box) in the household, providing them with better personalised recommendations and encouraging better content discovery.

Please follow the steps below:

Step1: Fill in Merge/Split Equipment Form (Part A & Part B)

Step2: A full payment to be made on any outstanding balance for all related accounts (if any).

Step3: Submit all documents via feedback form or walk in to nearest Astro Customer Service Centre (CSC).

Step4: Customer will expect a call from our validation team (Note: Turnaround time for merge/ split of account is 3-5 working days upon receiving all complete documentation).

Note:

1. There might be a loss of transmission during the processing of transfer equipment ownership, split or merge of equipment.

To set up a Mesh WiFi network around your house, the Mesh unit will need to be paired with the WiFi router. Steps to pair these two devices are as follows:

i. Place the Mesh unit close to the WiFi router (within 2 meters) and power it on

ii. After the Mesh unit starts up, press and hold the WPS buttons of the Mesh unit and the WiFi router for 3 - 5 seconds in turn within 2 minutes

iii. After the WLAN and Internet indicators of the Mesh turns steady blue, the Mesh is connected to the Internet

iv. Move the Mesh to the desired place where you need to expand WiFi and power it on. After the Internet indicator turns steady blue, WiFi is expanded successfully.

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

Feedback Form

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Only Visa, MasterCard, and American Express Credit Cards and Debit Cards issued by banks in Malaysia are accepted by Astro-owned payment channels. Official Astro payment partners may have different policies - please check with your preferred payment partner for the latest information.

The service tax rate for Astro Pay TV will be increased from 6% to 8%. The service tax for Astro Fibre, which falls under the category of telecommunication service, will remain at 6%.

Please ensure that your mobile number is up to date in our database to ensure that payment reminders are sent to the right person.

You can do so via:

1. Astro Self-Service Portal

2. Call our Customer Call Centre (CCC)

**Only account holder can update the mobile number

To enjoy full premium access, simply add RM10 to upgrade your Sun NXT Lite subscription to
Sun NXT Premium.

If you are interested to upgrade your box, you can do so via Astro's retailers or online as follows:

I. Visit https://hub.astro.com.my/#5

II. Select `Box Upgrade` and log in with your Astro ID

III. Select the box you would like to upgrade

Viu is an on-demand video streaming service with over 4,500 hours of movies, TV shows and
music. With Viu, you can stream premium Asian content from Korea, Japan, Thailand, Hong
Kong, China and Taiwan – with English, Malay & Chinese subtitles (for selected titles) and more,
all on your big screen TV via the Ultra/Ulti Box or on-the-go right at your fingertips with the Viu
mobile app

If you’re facing issues updating your mobile number via My Astro, here’s how you can update your mobile number through your Set Top Box (STB).

• Follow Method A if your box uses a satellite dish (Applicable to all boxes).
• Follow Method B if you are on Ultra or Ulti box that is connected to the internet.
• If your box has both, either method will work.

Method A:

1. Switch on your box and navigate to Channel 105 OR Channel 201 OR Channel 308 OR Channel 802.
2. Press on the red button on your Astro remote control and a QR code will be displayed on your screen.
   
3. Scan the QR code on a mobile device.
4. On the newly opened webpage, please enter your new mobile number.
   
5. To verify your identity, please enter the last 6 digits of the Astro account holder’s MyKad/Passport.
   
6. Please enter the OTP sent to the new mobile number.
   
7. Once the OTP is verified, your mobile number will be updated.
   

Method B:

1. Switch on your box and launch My Astro through the top menu or from the ‘Apps’ section.
2. Once you are in My Astro, press the yellow button on your Astro remote control to visit your ‘Account details’.
   
3. Press the down button to view ‘Personal info’.
   
4. Press the left button and focus on the edit icon for mobile number, press on "OK" to change your contact details.
   
5. To verify your identity, please enter the last 6 digits of the Astro account holder’s MyKad/Passport.
   
6. Please enter your new mobile number.
   
7. Please enter the OTP sent to the new mobile number.
   
8. Once the OTP is verified, your mobile number will be updated.
   

If you’re still unable to update your mobile number, kindly reach out to us via our Feedback Form and a representative from our team will get in touch to assist you soon.

Astro invests billions of ringgits in content annually to keep Malaysians entertained and informed. Hence, we work alongside industry players, content partners and regulators in protecting intellectual property so that Astro can continue to produce and aggregate compelling content for our viewers.

We continue to educate and raise awareness among the public and businesses about the economic and social losses caused by content piracy. You can play your part in combating piracy by reporting potential copyright infringement of Astro content to the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) on the following channels:

• 1-800-886-800 (hotline)
• 03-8882 6088 (Enforcement Command Centre)
• +6019-279 4317 (WhatsApp)

No, it is not necessary to change to one of the new packs. Customers can continue to enjoy the entertainment experience with their existing packs.

Astro & Broadband offers Astro content with Astro Fibre, Maxis Fibre Broadband and Allo City Broadband for customers to enjoy the best entertainment through Astro while staying connected with high-speed internet.

With the current Astro & Broadband plans, customers will enjoy substantial savings bychoosing their desired broadband speed from 30Mbps - 800Mbps to accompany their Astro packages.

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.

Yes, customers will be charged 8% Service Tax for packages purchased after 29th February due to the implementation of the 8% Service Tax starting 1st March 2024.

Yes, you may return Astro equipment even after being charged for the box fee. You can choose either to opt for:

1. At-Home Collection: Please contact Astro to schedule for equipment collection. A courier partner agent or installer will call for the collection.
2. Self-drop-off: Customers are required to self-pack their Ultra Box or Ulti Box and SIM Card into a box and drop the parcel off at any of our listed courier partner branch.

After successfully returning the box, Astro will proceed to waive off the box fee within 30 days from the confirmation date of the returned items to our Astro warehouse. However, if you’ve made the payment, we will proceed with the refund to your registered credit card or to your account.

You do not need to request for a reconnection as our system will detect your payment and process it immediately, provided you paid via a real-time payment channel.

Click here for a full list of our payment channels.

Unfortunately, this Astro Fibre App is only supported with RG21 or RG31 (launching soon) router. For any enquiries, please contact our Customer Contact Centre at 03 – 9543 1543 and an Astro agent will be available to assist you immediately.

If you see the message "Unable to proceed” error, it means the content you are trying to watch is not available under your current Astro subscription package.

1. Check Your Subscription
Verify whether the Astro Smart TV is included in your Astro package via My Astro app/web (kindly refer here).

2. Ensure You're Logged In to the Correct Astro ID
Make sure you're signed in with the Astro ID linked to your active Astro account.

3. Refresh Your Account Access

• Log out of the Astro app and log back in.
• Restart the app and try accessing the content again.

If you believe the content is included in your subscription but the error persists, 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.

Yes. The highest video quality available on the TVBAnywhere+ app is 1080p.

Settlement of total outstanding balance is to be made prior to any of the request.