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We provide one stop service to apply Astro and Broadband for you.
You can avoid driving and queuing at the sales counter. We are the dealer that can help you to handle your application from the beginning to the end.
We do not charge you when you apply from us. There is no credit card information required to apply here. Charges are the same as you apply from the sales counter.
First, you can apply online, we will get back to you immediately during business hour. WhatsApp/Email/Fax us your Photocopy of IC (for malaysian) / Passport (for foreigners). When we receive all the information, we will proceed with your application immediately.
Once we receive your application with complete information, we will process your application immediately during business hour. The contractor from the service provider will then contact you for installation appointment once your application is approved.
Enjoy greater savings and hassle-free bill payment in one single bill for both Astro and Broadband. You get to enjoy Astro and Broadband at discounted price every month over the contract period of 24 months.
Astro offers multiple TV packs including Entertainment, Sports, Movies and Kids options. You can choose a pack that matches your viewing preferences and add optional streaming apps where available.
Yes, you may subscribe to Astro TV packs without bundling broadband. However, bundling Astro TV with Fibre Broadband may provide better monthly savings and convenience with a single bill.
For small households with light streaming and browsing, 100Mbps is usually sufficient. Larger families, gamers or heavy streamers may benefit from 500Mbps or 1Gbps plans for smoother performance across multiple devices.
Most Astro TV and Fibre broadband plans come with a 24-month contract. Early termination charges may apply if cancellation is made before the contract ends.
Yes, you may upgrade your TV pack or broadband speed at any time, subject to eligibility and coverage. A new contract period may apply depending on the upgrade.
Your monthly bill will be issued directly by Astro. You may receive it via email or access it through your Astro account. Bundled customers will receive a single combined bill for TV and broadband services.
Payment methods may include online banking, auto debit, credit card or other approved payment channels provided by Astro. Our team can guide you during the registration process.
If you experience any service interruption, you may contact Astro customer support for technical assistance. In many cases, issues can be resolved remotely or a technician will be arranged if necessary.
Yes, relocation is subject to service availability at your new address. Relocation charges and contract adjustments may apply depending on your plan.
No, you do not need a credit card to submit your application. Payment setup will be arranged directly with Astro after your service is approved.
Selected Astro TV packs allow optional add-ons such as streaming services depending on current promotions and availability. Additional monthly charges may apply.
Yes, a WiFi router is typically provided during fibre installation. The router model may vary depending on the selected broadband speed plan.
Yes, we will check the service coverage at your address before proceeding with your application to ensure broadband is available at your location.
For Malaysians, please provide a copy of your MyKad. For foreigners, provide a copy of your passport when submitting your broadband application.
After your application is approved, the service provider typically contacts you within 2 to 7 working days to arrange the broadband installation appointment.
Most Astro Broadband plans come with a 24-month contract starting from your installation date. If you relocate, a new 24-month contract may apply at your new address.
Yes, you can relocate your broadband service, subject to service availability at the new address. Your contract may reset for another 24 months from the new installation date.
Yes, you may request to relocate broadband devices within your home. Non-standard installation charges may apply and are payable to the installer directly after assessment.
Yes, you can switch to Astro Broadband. To avoid service interruption, it is recommended to activate the new service before terminating your current broadband contract.
Standard installations may be free during promotions, but non-standard installations (e.g., device relocation or complex wiring) may incur extra charges payable directly to the installer.
You will be charged 8% Service Tax on Astro Pay TV services rendered on or after 1st March 2024, whereas your Astro Fibre including Mesh will remain at 6% Service Tax.
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.
No, anyone can make payments on your behalf as long as the credit card is used by the owner themselves.
Disney+ Hotstar app is now available to Astro customers on the Ultra and Ulti Box will be able to enjoy the app on the big screen and stream all their favourite blockbuster movies from Hollywood to Hallyu and award-winning shows from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, National Geographic, FX and 20th Century Studios!
Please be informed that your service will be suspended if there is no payment after 31 days from your bill cycle date. After 62 days of non-payment, your service will be terminated, and an early cancellation fee will be applied if you are still within the 24-month contract.
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!
Auto-debit payment will be debited from your account 5-7 working days after your billing cycle date.
If your auto-debit payment is unsuccessful, you will receive an SMS alert.
Currently the Multiroom (Smart TV) app is supported on four (4) brands with the software version listed below:
1. Sharp
2. Sony
3. LG
4. Samsung
Please refer below for the installation and activation fees for Astro customers on the new pack.
The PVR comes with a 12 months warranty from the date of activation.
Yes, until 31 August 2022, customers can subscribe to the Movies Pack for only *RM59.99/month or the Platinum Pack for only *RM99.99/month for 6 months as well as the Premium 1 or Premium 3 Pack for only *RM99.99/month for 6 months until 30 October 2022 and be entitled to access Disney+ Hotstar as part of their Astro subscription. To find out more about our latest promotions, please visit promotions.astro.com.my.
Refund process required 5 working days by Astro and additional 3 - 7 working days required subject to the respective processing banks.
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).
For multi-frequency customers, RM10.00 is charged per physical bill generated.
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 Master PIN and press “OK”.
STEP 4
Please enter your PIN (Default PIN is 0000).
STEP 5
Please enter your new PIN.
STEP 6
Please re-enter your new PIN to confirm.
STEP 7
Your PIN successfully changed when this screen appears.
Your cloud recording space will revert to 200 hours by default. If your current recordings exceed 200 hours, the system will delete the exceeded hours once you have stopped the Astro GO+ subscription starting with the oldest recordings first.
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.
We would recommend the following browsers for a smooth verification process:
• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Edge
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
STEP 1
On your remote, press the HOME button and the menu will be displayed on top of your screen.
STEP 2
Navigate to Settings.
STEP 3
Navigate to Network Settings and press “OK”.
STEP 4
Navigate to Test Connection and press “OK”.
STEP 5
Test Connection results will be displayed on the screen.
Yes, the monthly subscription fee will be prorated into your Astro bill.
Visit https://product.astro.com.my/box or check out our user guide for a quick and easy way to get started!
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.
Your Astro Rewards tier is based on how long you've continuously been an Active Astro Pay TV customer:
- Magenta: 0 - 2 years
- Silver: >2 - 9 years
- Gold: >9 - 15 years
- Diamond: >15+ years
The rewards you will receive depends on which tier you're in. Rewards are cumulative: If you're in Diamond tier, you will be able to enjoy all the benefits from Magenta, Silver, and Gold tiers.
If you cancel your Astro Pay TV services but resubscribe at a later date, your duration (year) with us will reset to zero and restart according to your new activation date. Your Astro Rewards tier will reset to Magenta.
STEP 1
On your remote, press the HOME button.
STEP 2
Navigate to Update Satellite Frequency and press “OK”.
STEP 3
Choose Test Satellite Frequency and press “OK”.
STEP 4
Select Yes, continue and press "OK" to start the test.
Otherwise, select No, go back to cancel.
STEP 5
Satellite Frequency Test progress screen will be displayed.
STEP 6
The test result will be displayed once completed.
Press "OK" to go back to channel.
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
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.
Yes, you may still watch CH550 Love Nature and CH811 Astro SuperSport which offers the same content/programmes, but in HD resolution. Kindly note that CH811 Astro SuperSport is only available for customers on the Sports, Sports Plus, Premium 1, Premium 2, Premium 4, Platinum Lite and Platinum Packs.
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!
STEP 1
Check your current software version on your box.
If the software version updated (Refer to Table 1) , proceed to STEP 2.
If software version different from Table 1, click here for Software Update guide.
Once software is updated, tune to the impacted channel.
If issue persist, proceed to STEP 2.
STEP 2
Run Test Satellite Frequency.
Click here for the guide.
If dCSS Scan Entrypoint Success, proceed to submit report here.
Guide to submit report:
At Feedback Type select "I have Astro service related question/request" and Sub Category as "Technical Interruption".
Fill up all the required information and submit.
Please indicate if you agreed to recontract for 12 months (technical visit is FOC) or paid visitation (RM65).
You will receive appointment details via SMS within 48 hours.
If dCSS Scan Entrypoint Fail, proceed to STEP 3.
STEP 3
Proceed to Update Satellite Frequency.
Click here for the guide.
Once completed, tune to the impacted channel.
If issue persist, proceed to submit report here.
Guide to submit report:
At Feedback Type select "I have Astro service related question/request" and Sub Category as "Technical Interruption".
Fill up all the required information and submit.
Please indicate if you agreed to recontract for 12 months (technical visit is FOC) or paid visitation (RM65).
You will receive appointment details via SMS within 48 hours.
Your existing contracts and corresponding rewards including but not limited to discounts/rebates will be removed with no penalty applied and replaced with the new contracts associated with the new packs. Exception applies to Disney+ Hotstar (3-Month Pack) and Multiroom campaigns in which remaining contract durations will be brought over if the subscription is continued or penalty will be applied upon discontinuation of said subscriptions.
Astro TV customers
No, you will not be required to take on a new contract after moving. If you still have an existing contract, the contract will continue.
Broadband / IPTV customers
Yes, your contract will be renewed to a new 24-month contract.
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 Satellite Settings and press "OK".
STEP 4
Select Diagnostics and press "OK".
STEP 5
Signal reading on Tuner 1 will be displayed. Navigate to right arrow for next step.
STEP 6
Signal reading on Tuner 2 will be displayed. Navigate to "Done" and press "OK" to complete the diagnostics.
Not all shows/channels will be available on the Plug & Play Box as this depends on contractual rights with specific guidelines on the entitlement of these shows/channels and what you have as a part of your subscription.
- Customers subscribing to Plug & Play Box with or without Astro Broadband will not have access to 1 (one) Channel - NHK World
Please be assured that we are continuously working hard to make more content available on the Plug & Play Box.
If you prefer to have all these channels, we recommend that you choose the Satellite dish option for the Ultra or Ulti Box.
Unavailable channels are as below:
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 Remote Control Settings and press "OK".
STEP 4
Follow the steps appear on the screen to sync your Astro remote.
Step 1:
Type ASTRO<space>BARCODE<space>10 digit account number
Example: ASTRO BARCODE 0866603852
Step 2:
Send SMS to 66688
*Standard telco charges and Terms and Conditions apply
If you would like more information or to provide feedback on Astro Rewards, kindly reach out to us at 03 9543 3838 or visit one of our Astro service centres.
Please first ensure Disney+ Hotstar access is included and has been activated as part of your Astro subscription. Once you have completed your activation process, you can enjoy Disney+ Hotstar on the Ultra box with these simple steps:
- Step 1 -Press "Home' on your Astro remote control. On the apps rail, select "Disney+ Hotstar' app > OK > My Account
Successful payment via JomPAY will be posted real time.
Please use your Astro ID to log in to the Astro Fibre App. If you do not have an Astro ID, kindly follow the simple steps here to create one.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
The main changes are the revamped look and feel of the user interface on the Smart TV App, which include redesigns to the Astro interface that consists of title rows at the Home Page to feature popular franchises, new live programmes posters and changes to the menu bar for easier navigation.
For more info, please read our dedicated FAQ on this here.
In addition, we have also recently introduced a new look to the Title Information Page and the ability to disable the Profile Selection Screen. For more information, please click here.
Please switch your current subscriptions to our new Astro packs to subscribe to Multiroom (Smart TV). To sign up, WhatsApp "SWITCH" to 03-9543 3838 and an agent will assist you.
Find out more of our new packs at https://product.astro.com.my/tv
Please refer to these FAQs for more information, or click here to learn more and sign up for the Ultra Box. Alternatively, you may call 03-7481 8000 to get in touch with an Astro representative.
The expiry date is when your current Disney+ Hotstar entitlement ends, except if your Astro subscription is out of contract, in which case this expiry date may not apply to you. For details on your subscription expiry date, please call our Customer Contact Centre or WhatsApp us "DH Help
Mesh WiFi devices are available as an add-on subscription from RM10/month across all Astro Fibre speeds. You may subscribe to a maximum of 5 units of Mesh WiFi per Astro Fibre subscription.
You can contact Astro's Contact Centre (03 - 9543 1543) to subscribe to the Mesh WiFi.
You may proceed with below troubleshooting and it shouldn't take you any 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 at 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.
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. The router's web-based setup page should now appear. Please follow below steps for the configuration.
i. On the setup page, click the Wireless tab then click on the Basic Wireless Settings sub-tab.
ii. 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.
iii. Leave the Channel Width set to 20MHz Only.
iv. Click the drop-down arrow for Channel, then select your desired channel.
Choose between 1 until 11 (Suggested 1,6,11).
v. Click Save Settings to apply your changes. Router will auto reboot and connection re-establish after few minutes.
There are 2 methods of setting maturity ratings restriction on Netflix:
Method 1 – Create a Kids Profile in Netflix App on Ultra/Ulti Box
- On the Netflix home menu, select “Switch Profile”
- Select Add Profile.
- Name the profile.
- Select Kids. Kids profiles have a logo 'Kids' on the profile icon so they are easy to identify.
- Select Continue. The new profile will show on the list of profiles on your account.
Method 2 – Manually set Viewing Restrictions for each profile
- Go to https://www.netflix.com/profiles/manage
- Select a Profile.
- Under Maturity Settings, select Edit.
- Enter your Netflix password.
- You may select the desired Maturity Rating settings or add a particular title restrictions for the profile.
- Select Save.
For more information kindly visit:
- https://help.netflix.com/en/node/114275
- https://help.netflix.com/en/node/114276
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 Standby Mode and press "OK".
STEP 4
Navigate to your preferred selection and press "OK".
STEP 5
Navigate to Save and press "OK" to confirm your selection.
Astro Fibre Bundle is a subscription service of broadband together with your desired Astro TV package, while Astro Fibre is a service that allows you to subscribe to Astro Fibre broadband only.
