The main features and changes in this update are the revamped look and feel of Astro's user interface on the Astro Ultra/Ulti Boxes and Astro GO, 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; auto-start Interactive Mode on Astro GO; as well as a Picture-in-Picture mode that shrinks your video player so you can keep watching your favourite shows while using other apps.

The details of each feature are:

• New Astro user interface
• Picture-in-picture mode
• Auto-start Interactive Mode on Astro GO

For more info, please read our dedicated FAQ on this here.

If your monthly/quarterly/yearly bill has not been generated yet as of 9

th

July 2024, the 6% Service Tax will be reflected accordingly. For customers whose bill has been generated, the 6% service tax will be reflected in the next bill cycle following your bill frequency.

Please refer below to set up your Ultra/Ulti Plug & Play Box.

To connect via LAN cable:

1. Switch off your old Astro box.
2. To connect your Plug& Play Box via LAN cable:
   a) Remove the LAN cable from your old Astro box and connect the LAN cable to your new Plug & Play Box.
   i) For Maxis IPTV customers, keep the other end of the LAN cable connected to your router.
   ii) For TIME IPTV customers, go to the other end of the same LAN cable, plug it out from your modem, and into any LAN port on your router. Ensure that you’re not plugging your LAN cable back into the same box.
   

Note: If you have a two-in-one modem & router, you can skip Step ii).

To connect via Wi-Fi:

Remove your LAN cable from your old Astro box, and do not plug it into your new Plug & Play Box.

When playing content from the Video On Demand library, a 15-second or 30-second video advertisement(s) will be shown before the On Demand programme starts. All advertisements will display a countdown to indicate the time remaining on the advertisement(s) and will not be skippable.

To find out more information on Astro GO advertising, please click here.

Having trouble with your phone line ?

You may proceed to contact dedicated service provider directly - 1 800 8211 23

For Platinum Pack and Multiroom Smart TV customers, Astro GO+ will be automatically added to your subscription.

Yes, please visit Astro's Self Service Portal via

myastro.astro.com.my

to update your email address or mobile number.

The new packs will be available starting 9 December 2024 and you can subscribe via:

• The Astro website: www.astro.com.my

• WhatsApp at 03-9543 3838 and type GET ASTRO

• Astro Customer Service Centres

No as the account must be in

‘Active’

status to proceed with the termination.

Astro customers can subscribe to Simply South at only RM10.00 per month (excluding tax).

This exercise currently only affects person-to-person SMS with URL links. However, the blocking of SMS sent by businesses via short codes such as 6XXXX, 3XXXX, 2XXXX and 1XXXX will be implemented at a later phase. In response to this government initiative, Astro customers will no longer receive SMS bills effective 1 August 2023. This change will be carried out in phases.

Please switch your preferred Bill Delivery Method using our self-service portals via My Astro Web or My Astro app. Please click here to download the app on your mobile device or login to My Astro Web.

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.

If Astro does not receive your payment by the stated due date, your service may be disrupted as our system will automatically suspend your account. If you then wish to reconnect your subscription account, a charge of up to RM42.40 (inclusive of SST) will be imposed upon reconnection.

Find out more about the reconnection fee here.

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

Yes, however, we do advise keeping your subscription while your Smart TV is being fixed to avoid having to download the app again.

If your existing Netflix account is linked with your Astro subscription, your Netflix account will resume on the previous method of payment. If you linked a new Netflix account with your Astro subscription, cancelling Astro service will also cancel your Netflix account.

While we understand that some customers prefer to buy individual channels, the new packs are designed to offer content at a more affordable price by bundling channels together. As a result, individual channel purchases (ala carte) are not available with the new packs. This approach helps us provide a wider range of content at better value for all customers.

No, there will not be any fees if you change your current Asian Favourites selection to Viu
Premium. You may also switch between Asian Favourites options once every billing cycle.

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.

Due to copyright restrictions, certain shows may not be available for live streaming. However, many shows become available for on-demand streaming shortly after their original airing. The availability and timing can vary depending on the specific show, streaming service, and licensing agreements in place.

No, the Service Tax is a tax payable entirely to the Government. Astro acts as a collection agent for the Government.

Unfortunately, subtitles and dubbing options are currently not available.

• Starting 1 March 2026 - Astro Showtime (CH 411), Rock Action (CH 414), and Rock X Stream (CH 415) will be available to customers
• Starting 1 April 2026 - Astro FAM Time (CH 412) will be available to customers

For Astro Ultra Box or Ulti Boxes, there will be an itemised charge of "Box Fee” stated in your Astro bill.

Sun NXT offers content in six different languages: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, and Marathi.

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.

You may view your current subscription details or the channels and packages you are currently subscribed to via My Astro App or My Astro Web. Just login to your accmyastro.astro.com.my/download/ount and click on Manage Subscription to view.

All existing or new Astro customers who meet the following criteria may upgrade to the Ultra Box:

1. Have an internet connection at home (recommended>10Mbps speed)
2. Maintain a minimum subscription with a HD + Recording service

If you live in a high-rise building, please call us at 03- 7481 8000 to check if your building can support the Ultra Box. If your high-rise building allows for the set-up of individual dishes you will be able to upgrade to the Ultra Box, subject to the criteria above.

If you would like to access our 4K UHD content via the Astro UHD channel 805 and UHD content on VOD, Astro Best and Astro First. We also recommend:

1. 4K UHD supported TV that is HDCP2.2 compliant
2. Internet connection of at least 30Mbps

Note: If you do not have an internet connection at home, you may take up the Ultra Box bundled with Astro™'s broadband package with rebates of up to RM30/month. For more details and to sign up for Astro & Broadband, please click here.

WeTV offers a wide range of hot and exclusive content in advance for WeTV VIP members, which includes WeTV Originals, series, dramas and many more. With a VIP subscription, you can also enjoy all these exciting content with the ability to skip advertisements to stream without interference and watch your favourite shows on two devices at the same time!

VIP membership privileges:

1. Premium Content on WeTV only

2. Enjoy VIP content on two devices at the same time

3. Watch the content in advance before anyone else!

Yes. You can activate your access anytime between 24 April 2025 – 23 June 2025 to get 2 months access to Prime Video at no additional charge.

No, if your account is suspended or disconnected, you will retain your existing subscription when you reconnect.

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.

No, your rewards cannot be transferred to another person or exchanged for cash.

Currently, Maxis, Digi, Celcom, TuneTalk, U-Mobile, Yes, XOX and Webe.

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.

Multiroom (Smart TV) is a secondary subscription that allows you to enjoy your favourite Astro shows instantly in different rooms at the same time on your Astro Smart TV app. Subscribe to Multiroom (Smart TV) at a promotional price of RM14.99 per month (excl. any govt. tax), and simply download the Astro Smart TV app on your second TV screen to stream.

Your two-months Prime Video access begins on the day you activate your account.

Yes, there are five digital bill platforms available for all customers to check their Astro bills:

A. My Astro app

1. Download the My Astro app

2. Login using your Astro ID

3. Go to Account > Bills

4. You will be able to see your outstanding bill amount, make payment, download bill statements, and view payment history all in one app.

B. My Astro web

Alternatively, you can use the web version

C. Astro Quick Pay

1. Visit https://pay.astro.com.my

2. Enter your 10-digit Astro Account Number and follow the instructions to view your bill, account status, pay bills or add a billing reminder on your Google calendar.

Note: You will not be able to download your bills or view payment history via Astro Quick Pay. For a better experience to manage your bills (To download bills or view your payment history), you can download the My Astro app.

D. IVR

1. Call +603-95433838

2. Press 1 for Account Related Queries

3. Input your 10-digit Astro Account no. or 12-digit MyKad no.

4. Press 2 for Payment and Billing

5. Press 1 to receive an SMS with your bill balance and a link to pay online

Note: You will not be able to download your bills or view payment history via Astro Quick Pay. For a better experience to manage your bills (To download bills or view your payment history), you can download the My Astro app.

E. Auto-Debit

Alternatively, please register for Auto-Debit by following the steps here for hassle-free payments.

💳 Want to manage your Astro bills easily?

📱 Download the My Astro app to:
- View and download bill statements
- Check payment history
- Pay in just a few taps

Thank you for your interest in returning your Astro Box & Smart card/SIM card. By returning these items, you are playing your part in preserving our environment as we will refurbish the box and return it to circulation or recycle it.

All Astro box and smartcard/SIM cards are also property of Astro and as per our current T&Cs, customers are required to return them upon termination of Astro services.

At this point in time, the Disney+ app on Astro Ultra and Ulti Box does not support Dolby audio. We are working to enable this in a future update.

Viu is available on the Ultra/Ulti Box for Astro customers to enjoy, as well as www.viu.com and
the Viu mobile app. If you have yet to upgrade to our latest Ultra/Ulti Box, please reach out to us
via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-9543 3838.