In general, these two bands can be differentiated with these parameters: Coverage, Channel Interference and Speed.

2.4GHz gives better coverage but lower speeds, while 5GHz provides faster internet but covers a smaller area.

Astro customers can enjoy a special offer of RM13.90/month (RRP RM13.90/month) when they subscribe to WeTV VIP via Astro.

If your submission was unsuccessful, you can reapply through the My Astro website or app. We strongly advise you to provide your TIN number to facilitate the e-invoice issuance process. Alternatively, you can reach out to us via Astro Help & Support for assistance.

For customers with the Ultra or Ulti Box, you are required to return only the Astro box along with the Smart/SIM Card. There is no requirement to return the remote control, power cables or satellite dish/outdoor unit (ODU).

For customers on other Boxes, you are required to discard them (and their accompanying devices such as the Smart/SIM Card) only at registered collection centers for proper handling and management of e-waste in an environmentally sound manner. Click here to find a registered collection center near you.

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.

There will be no changes to your HBO Max app subscription. You can continue accessing the app as usual. However, due to Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and Astro's partnership model going forward, the HBO HD (CH 411), Cinemax HD (CH 412), HBO Family (CH 414) and HBO Hits (CH 415) channels will cease on Astro at 11:59 PM on 28 February 2026.

Starting 21 June 2022, all new digital sign-ups for TV packs on astro.com.my will now include access to the Astro GO app within an hour upon checkout of your first month subscription fees (excluding tax). Install the app on your smartphones, tablets or computers and you can start streaming even before your Astro box arrives!

Astro X3 Packs are available in two contract options:

1. 12-Month Contract Plan – Customers are required to fulfil a one-time 12-month contract commitment. There is no contract renewal required after contract expiry.
2. No-Contract Plan – Customers who prefer greater flexibility may subscribe to a no-contract option, which will be available from December 2026 onwards.

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:

No, please return your old Astro Fibre modem and its power supply unit (PSU). There will be no penalty fees if the cable is damaged or lost.

1. Open/Download the My Astro app or visit My Astro web.

2. Login with your Astro ID.

3. Go to Account.

4. Under Billing, tap on Auto Debit.

5. Select 'Update expiry date'.

6. Key-in the expiry dates, then tap 'Save'.

7. A successful notification will be displayed.

My Astro is an easy-to-use, free mobile phone app and responsive web portal that helps Astro customers to manage their Astro accounts. My Astro app allows customers to manage their accounts, pay bills, and get any support they need. In addition, customers can find and purchase the latest shows to be viewed on their Astro Box or on Astro GO. Customers can also receive news about Astro's latest products and content offerings.

Download My Astro app or visit the My Astro website.

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

This will not take longer than 15 minutes.

1. Please run each of the test using your laptop or personal desktop by connecting to your Astro Fibre.
2. Please list down the impacted website (Provide us the complete URL i.e. www.astro.com.my).
3. We need you to run below tests and compile the pictures or screenshots of your test results into one file (i.e Microsof Word document, PDF file) and send to our agent in order for us to assist you further:
   • Run the Ping & Traceroute Test - For guidance, please click here for Ping & Traceroute Test guideline.
   • You may run this by connecting via WiFi or LAN cable. Your test result will appears as per below screen and take a screenshot.

Ping Test Result

Traceroute Test Result

• Run the Speed Test - For guidance, please click here for Speed Test guideline.

We need you to run the Speed Test using both WiFi connection and LAN cable.

Speed Test Result

4. Once you've gathered all the results, attach in Feedback Form for further assistance.

Quick Info
A Speed Test 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.

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 are eligible for the 2-month access. However, you will need to activate and link your amazon account. Please activate and access Amazon Prime as the insturfctions below.

Step 1: Visit https://product.astro.com.my/apps/primevideo and click on "Get or activate Prime Now" and log in using your Astro ID and follow the on-screen steps.

Step 2: Once redirected to the Prime Video app, sign in to your Amazon Prime account using mobile number or email address.

Step 3: Launch Prime Video from application rail on your Ultra Box/Ulti Box by clicking on “Red Button” in your remote.

Step 4: Click on the “Sign in” button.

Step 5: Pair your Ultra Box/Ulti Box by scanning the QR Code.

Step 6: Enter your credentials on either a mobile browser or open the Prime Video app on your mobile device, and then click "Allow".

Step 7: Enjoy!

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.

The iQIYI app offers subtitles in multiple languages for all their content excluding some variety shows. However, no dubbing option is available yet. You will be able to select or switch off your subtitles when you play your video in full screen.

To reconnect your Astro account, please check your Account status, Bill Summary and pay on Astro Quick Pay. Your disconnected services will resume within 1 hour after you have paid your "Total Overdue Charges"

ZEE5 is an Indian subscription video on demand and over-the-top streaming service run by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. With the app, subscribers can enjoy over 170,000 hours of on demand content from originals, movies, TV shows, music and more across 18 languages including English, Tamil, Hindi and Punjabi – all in a single destination.

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

STEP 4 Navigate to Edit Profile.

STEP 5 Choose a profile to edit.

STEP 6 Choose a new Profile Picture and press “OK”.

Starting

12 December 2023

, users must log in using their

registered email address

,

mobile number

, or a

social account

(Facebook, Google, or Apple) to access any of Astro's digital platforms, including

My Astro

,

Astro GO

, and

Astro's official website

.

No, this change in due date will not impact your monthly bill subscription.

You will regain access to your channels on Astro immediately once the equipment has been installed at your new house, provided your account is active. Customers can still enjoy viewing via Astro Go.

When Band Steering is disabled, you will see two separate WiFi SSID based on its frequency bands. Example:

i. SSID: SSID2G, Password: 1234567

ii. SSID: SSID5G, Password: 4567890

*WiFi SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of your wireless network, also known as Network ID. It is viewable to anyone with a wireless device within reachable distance of your network.

For customers with the Ultra or Ulti Box, please ensure to provide your latest contact details to our Astro agent during the call to terminate your account, this includes your mobile number and house address. If you still need further help, please contact us at 03-9543 3838.

No, the Astro Fibre App is a free mobile application for all Astro Fibre customers with the RG21 router or RG31 (launching soon) router. However we may introduce paid services in the future via the app.

Astro Fibre WiFi router is a dual-band edge Residential Gateway which supports two frequency bands 2.4GHz and 5GHz.

The contract period for TV packs will be 24-months upon sign up. In addition to the TV packs, if you would like to also sign-up for Broadband, the contract commitment will be 24 months too.

1. Please use a LAN ethernet cable and connect your computer/laptop to the back of the Maxis Router.

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

3. On the address bar, please go to http://192.168.1.254 and the page below will appear.

The default login of the router as below. If you have done a configuration on your router and changed your password previously, please use the password you have previously set.

Username: administrator

Password: Router S/N (Available on the sticker at the back of the router)

4. Once you have successfully login, the router's web-based setup page will appear.

5. At the top of the page, click Wi-Fi Configuration to configure the Wi-Fi parameters.

6. You may change the Wi-Fi Name 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.

You can subscribe to the Astro X3 packs through the following channels:

i. Customer Support: Astro Customer Service, Sales Representatives, or visit Astro Stores for assistance.
ii. WhatsApp: Reach out to our sales agent by sending “Hi” to 03-95433838, select Sign Up, and Connect to Agent.
iii. Astro Official Website: Visit https://product.astro.com.my/tv , choose the Astro X3 packs, and complete the sign-up to start streaming instantly.

STEP 1
Switch off the power for your box and make sure that the adapter's power light is off.

STEP 2
Locate the Smartcard at the front or right side and gently pull it out make sure that the adapter's power light is off.

STEP 3
Wipe the Smartcard's gold chip clean using a dry soft cloth.

STEP 4
Make sure the gold chip is facing upwards 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 in our Feedback Form and attach a picture of your General tab of the STB Diagnostics for assistance.

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.

No. Disney+ is not available on Astro Smart TV or Astro GO apps.

You can access Disney+ via:

a. Astro Ultra and Ulti Box by clicking on the Disney+ app under the Apps rail on your Home page.

b. Personal devices (e.g. mobile phones, tablets and Smart TVs) by downloading the Disney+ app or visiting the Disney+ website.

While there is no limit on device registrations, concurrent viewing limits depend on the HBO Max subscription plan: the HBO Pack with HBO Max Premium plan allows streaming on up to 4 devices simultaneously, whereas the HBO Pack with HBO Max Standard plan permits streaming on up to 2 devices at the same time.

Here's how to refresh your smartcard in My Astro:

1. Open/Download the My Astro app or visit My Astro web
2. Login with your Astro ID
3. Go to Account
4. Tap on Subscription or TV pack
5. Tap on Rooms
6. For the box that you would like to refresh the smartcard, tap on 'Refresh' button. This will refresh your Astro box signal

📡 Experiencing technical issues?

📱 Download the My Astro app to:
- Perform self-troubleshoot
- Solve in a few minutes
- No need to call customer service

There several possible reasons for a faulty SIM card. You may visit Astro's Help & Support page and scroll to 2. Technical Troubleshooting - Ultra Box / Ulti Box to find the scenario that best matches your situation. Then follow the troubleshooting steps provided.

STEP 1

Identify your remote control:

a) Remote control with Astro logo at the bottom of the remote, proceed to STEP 2.

b) Remote control with Astro logo at the top of the remote, proceed to STEP 4

STEP 2 (Astro Logo at the bottom of the Remote)

On your remote, press the “set tv” button and set tv instructions will be displayed on top of your screen:

STEP 3

Follow the steps appear on the TV screen to sync your Astro remote and complete the setup.

STEP 4 (Astro Logo atthe top of the Remote)

Press and hold “tv input” key on bottom left of the remote for 3 seconds until the LED blinks twice.

STEP 5

Enter the 2-digit TV Code of your TV Brand and the LED will blink twice:

STEP 6

Try out the TV controls (TV Standby or adjust Volume) to check if they are working correctly.

STEP 7

Press ok and wait for the LED to blink twice to save the settings.

Yes, you can return the Astro Box & Smart Card/SIM Card even after being charged for the box fee. After successfully returning the box, Astro will proceed to refund the box fee within 30 days from the confirmation date of the returned items to our Astro warehouse.

The storage requirement is dependent on the type of videos users are downloading as the space needed varies between titles.

You can access your Viu Premium account on up to five (5) devices at a time. To ensure a
smoother streaming experience, please sign out from any unused devices.

Follow the steps below to access the TVBAnywhere+ app on your Ultra/Ulti box:

• Step 1: On the Home menu, go to the app rail and select TVBAnywhere+. A screen with Pair TVBAnywhere+ TV App and a QR code will appear.
• Step 2: Scan the QR code with your mobile device. This action will open the TVBAnywhere+ login page on your phone.
• Step 3: Click on the Astro logo from the partner picker list and login with your Astro ID.
• Step 4: The TVBAnywhere+ app will now launch. Select the ‘Me’ icon to open your profile.
• Step 5: Choose Pair with TV App on the profile page.
• Step 6: A pairing code will appear on your TV. Enter this code on your mobile device and click OK. The TV screen will refresh, and the TVBAnywhere+ homepage will appear.

Yes. Astro customers will soon be able to enjoy seamless access to Netflix on their connected Ultra and Ulti Boxes. Look out for more details then! Register your interest via https://astro.com.my/Netflix

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.

There will be no changes to your Netflix account when you move to a new address.

The Astro Fibre App is supported on all iOS devices version 16 or later and Android devices version 9 or later. To download the app, you may visit your mobile app store and search for “Astro Fibre App”. Alternatively, you may install the app on your mobile device by clicking here (Google Play Store) or here (iOS App Store).

It will take around 10 to 15 minutes before you are able to view your purchase.

Astro ID is the account you use to sign in and manage all your Astro services online. You can use your Astro ID for the following Astro apps and portals:

1. My Astro
2. Astro GO
3. HBO GO
4. Disney+
5. iQIYI
6. TVBAnywhere+
7. beIN Sports Connect
8. SYOK App
9. AWANI App
10. Astro Website
11. Ideaktiv portals

You can create an Astro ID using your mobile number or email address here. To secure your Astro ID, please proceed to next step and link the ID to your Astro account number (10 digits) or smart card number (12 digits).

Yes, you may change the interface language of the app. To access the language settings, please click "Profile" > "Settings" > "Language" and select your preferred language

The Viu app offers subtitles in English for all content and Bahasa Malaysia for selected content.
Additionally, dubbing in Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia and Cantonese is also available for
selected titles. You will be able to select or switch off subtitles and dubbing when you play
videos in full screen.

Occasionally, an additional verification step may be required, such as entering a mobile number. This helps ensure a smooth and secure activation experience.