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 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.

You have the liberty to manage device connection on your own.

If you would like to transfer your existing HBO Max Account to be charged under Astro bill, please follow the steps below:

1. Cancel your existing subscription with HBO Max.
2. Once the remaining duration of your existing subscription has ended, you may proceed to subscribe for HBO Max via Astro bill.
3. To subscribe, navigate to My Astro app page and clicked on “Manage your add-ons" where you will be able to manage all the streaming apps you are entitled.

Yes, you may assign your family or friends to help you drop off the Astro box.

Yes, your primary box must be on Ultra/Ulti Box to get 2 months of access to Prime Video at no additional charge.
Worry not, if your primary box is the older box, contact us via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-9543 3838 to upgrade the box to Ultra/Ulti box within 24 April 2025 – 23 June 2025 to get the access.

Please reach out to the Simply South team by emailing them at [email protected] you have any enquiries or require assistance with the app.

If you would like to contact Astro, you may reach out to our Customer Service Centre by:

1. Submitting a feedback form here: www.astro.com.my/contactus/form; or
2. Reaching to us via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-9543 3838 for assistance

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.

There will be no changes as long as they relate to the Astro Broadband/Fibre services. This includes add-on subscriptions on Mesh WiFi, which remains at 6%.

Please ensure you:

a. Have your original identification card “MyKad” (Front & Back) with you (Malaysian).

b. Have your original Passport & Visa with you (Non-Malaysian).

c. Are in a brightly lit environment

For multi-frequency customers, RM10.00 is charged per physical bill generated.

No, you will not be able to watch beIN SPORTS CONNECT content outside of Malaysia as the app is geo-blocked for each country.

If you have a random Astro power cable, remote control or old box lying around at home, you are required to discard them only 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 near you.

For all recycling-related questions, please click here.

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.

This error indicates that you are streaming on Astro GO while being connected to Static or Fixed IP. Alternatively, you can try accessing Astro GO via Hotpot.

If you still facing the same issue, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or Feedback Form.

Not to worry, you will only need to verify your Astro ID once. After that, you may log in to your account as usual.

You will still need to authorise the transaction from your SecureGo registered device. 

Step 1: On another device, perform the transaction via My Astro app 

Step 2: Tap on the push notification you receive on your SecureGo registered device 

Step 3: Tap Approve or Reject to authorise the transaction, and you're done! 

If you experience constant loading or buffering while watching content on the Astro Smart TV app, 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 updates in your TV's Settings menu and install any available updates.

2. Restart Your Devices

• Turn off and restart the following devices:
  • Router
  • Modem (if applicable)
  • Smart TV
• Wait a few minutes for all devices to reconnect and stabilize.
• Relaunch the Astro app and test the VOD content again.

3. Clear the Astro App Cache

• Clear the application cache on your Smart TV.
• After clearing the cache, reopen the Astro app and check if the buffering issue has been resolved.

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.
• Launch the app and test any content again.

5. Still Experiencing Buffering Issues?

• Check whether other devices on the same network are heavily using the internet.
• Use a LAN cable for a more stable connection if possible.

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.

As a rule of thumb, this issue might happen when the devices are not equipped with minimum requirement above that supports the subscribed internet speeds:

• WiFi technology
• Network Interface Card (NIC)

As mentioned above however, it is important to note that despite meeting the device minimum requirements, it is not a guarantee that devices connected over WiFi will be able to achieve maximum subscribed internet speeds due to the following:

1. Bad WiFi signal quality and coverage across the area due to:
   • Distance from the RGW/Mesh AP with connected device
   • Obstruction within the house (walls, metallic surfaces)
   • Interference with other household appliances
2. Congested bandwidth
   • If there are too many devices connected to the WiFi network, then the bandwidth might be overloaded with traffic hence, slowing down the speed
3. Devices are connected using WiFi instead of wired using LAN.
   • It is important to note that wired connection offers better reliability and speed over WiFi.
   • WiFi is more prone to interference compared to a wired connection which causes lower speeds and dropped signal.
4. 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 Wi-Fi 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, Wi-Fi broadcasts in 360 degrees, so it doesn’t make sense to put it at one end of the house.
5. 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.

Note:
Astro and its service providers will not offer any guarantees for compatibility of the customer's equipment (e.g., Personal Computer, Notebook, printers) nor provide on site troubleshooting for WiFi service issues related to the customer's equipment.

Astro Multiroom service mirrors all content from your primary subscription, except selected Special Interest and pay-per-view channels such as Astro First/Best movies.

For customers with Multiroom box, the Plug & Play setup with Astro Broadband will not have access to NHK World. The Plug & Play setup without Astro Broadband will not have access to NHK World.

The TVBAnywhere+ app offers over 40,000 hours of Chinese entertainment, including the latest drama series, variety shows, evergreen classics, and unlimited TVB originals that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere. It also features exclusive dramas, known as TVBAnywhere+ Originals, such as

Ghost Cleansing Ltd

and

OPM

, which are available exclusively on the app. In addition, the app includes selected movie titles for on-demand viewing, providing more flexibility compared to the TVB channels on Astro.

Advance payment is only applicable to Astro TV pack purchases. If you subscribe to an Astro Fibre+TV bundle, only one month of your TV subscription fee (excluding tax) is required to be paid upon sign-up. The full tax amount and the first-month subscription fee for Astro Fibre will be paid on your first month's bill.

4K content is currently not supported on the Ultra/Ulti Box. However, you can still enjoy Prime Video in 4K on compatible smart devices.

You must subscribe to an Astro subscription (NJOI customers are not eligible) in order to get the Ulti Box.

The eligibility criteria for the Ulti Box are as follows:

New Customers

All new Astro customers with a monthly subscription fee of below RM100 will be entitled to select the Ulti Box upon signing up for Astro’s packages.

Existing Customers (Box Upgrade for Primary or Multiroom)

Existing customers are required to have an internet connection at home with a recommended internet speed of 10Mbps and above in order to upgrade your existing box to Ulti Box.

Note:

· Existing Ultra Box customers are not eligible for a swap to the Ulti Box.

· If your existing box is a PVR, you will lose access to all the recordings stored in the PVR

Multiroom (New subscription)

Customers subscribing for an additional multiroom subscription are entitled to select the Ulti Box as part of the subscription.

The fee is a one-time activation fee that will be charged when you subscribe to the Plug & Play Box.

Each Astro customer can subscribe to a maximum of one (1) Multiroom (Smart TV) subscription. If you need additional Multiroom access, you may subscribe to Multiroom (Astro Box). All subscriptions must be used within the same location as the main subscription.

You can access your WeTV VIP account on up to 2 devices at a time, including your Ultra/Ulti Box. To ensure a smoother streaming experience, please sign out from any unused devices.

We want to ensure that only the authorised account owner can have access to their Astro account. This activity ensures that only you can log in and access all the details tied to your Astro account.

Yes, your information will still be available in the HBO Max app if you choose to sign in using the same email address as your current Astro login.

No. You will need to use a Malaysian mobile number registered with a local mobile network operator to register and activate your Disney+ subscription through Astro.

The entire eKYC verification process may be completed within 5 minutes.

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.

If Netflix is included as part of your Astro pack, you will find it in My Astro app

where you will be able to manage all the streaming apps you are entitled to.

Netflix will also be included in your Astro bill under “Monthly Charges”

If you have added Netflix to your bill (Netflix Add-on), the Netflix subscription charge will appear in your Astro bill under “One-time charges” as Netflix App Subscription or Netflix Premium and will be charged monthly. You should refer to Netflix account Management for any changes to your Netflix subscription or should you wish to change to other billing methods.

HBO Max is a brand-new streaming service in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong, raising the bar for quality entertainment. Offering a collection of blockbuster movies, groundbreaking series, iconic hits, best-in-class real-life stories from food, home, lifestyle and documentary, as well as family favourites. Dive into beloved brands and franchises like HBO, Harry Potter, the DC Universe, Cartoon Network, Warner Bros., Discovery and beyond. HBO Max delivers exclusive stories and elevates the streaming experience.

There will be no installation fee for both Astro Box and Ultra Box. The Multiroom (second decoder) must be installed at the same registered address as your primary subscription.

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.

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