The Ultra Box is Astro's latest generation of 4K UHD enabled box with Cloud recording feature, redesigned new interface, and UHD resolution. Just connect the all-new Ultra Box to the internet and take control of your entertainment and explore over 100,000 videos that are waiting to be streamed, anytime. With the ability to record as many shows as you want simultaneously.

The new interface on Astro Ultra Box offers an enhanced viewing experience with a brand-new look and feel with features such as:

· New Home Screen - Everything you see is yours

· Discover VOD - Discover 100k videos, stream anytime, anywhere including in 4K UHD

· Search - Search faster and easier

· Play from Start - You missed the start? Just restart

· Stop Here, Continue There - Stop on one screen and continue on another device

· Multi-Screen - Stream seamlessly across any device

· Cloud Recording - Record all the programmes you want at the same time

. **Continuous viewing - Enable to continue watching your favorite shows during raining

Note: ** Except 4K UHD, Astro First and all radio channels

There are no extra charges as it is a value-added service introduced provided for your convenience.

Absolutely not. Astro wants to give our members the convenience of having all their favourite series, exciting originals, vernacular signatures, live sports and local blockbuster movies all in one place.

WeTV is a global video on demand and over-the-top streaming service, providing the best premium entertainment including Chinese, Indonesian, Korean, Thai, Japanese and Malaysian series and movies to fans of Asian entertainment.

Download the iQIYI app > Select "Profile" > Click on "Log in with Astro ID" > Click on "Do not have an Astro ID? Click here".

Yes, your information will still be available in the HBO Max app if you choose to resubscribe directly to HBO Max through

www.hbomax.com

. To keep your preferences and account settings, ensure you use the same email address when you resubscribe.

The Personal Video Recorder (PVR) is Astro's High Definition (HD)decoder which comes with a recording function and can be connected to Wi-Fi to access videos on demand. The PVR comes with the following features:

HIGH DEFINITION (HD):High Definition offers greater detail than Standard Definition including vibrant colour and multi-dimensional audio.

CONTROL LIVE TV: Record, Pause, Play & Rewind your favourite TV programmes at any moment. The PVR comes with storage capacity of 500GB (200 hours of HD recording)

ON DEMAND: Experience the new way of watching Astro. Gain access to a library of up to 50,000 On Demand titles that you can pick and watch instantly.

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.

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.

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.

The Viu free trial for Astro customers on the Ultra and Ulti Box has ended as of 8 June 2023. To
continue streaming all your favourite shows on Viu, switch to Viu Premium under the Asian
Favourites selection or subscribe for as low as RM8.40/month (RRP: RM21.90). Please refer to
Q5 to Q9 for more information.

Yes. You may subscribe to Disney+ through Astro even if you already have an existing Disney+-billed subscription.

a. If you subscribe to the same or higher Disney+ plan through Astro and activate it using the same login credentials (i.e. email address or mobile number and password) associated with your existing Disney+-billed subscription, your existing Disney+-billed subscription will be automatically paused by Disney+ for as long as your Astro-billed Disney+ subscription remains active.

For example:

• Disney+ Standard (Disney-billed) → Disney+ Standard (Astro-billed)
• Disney+ Standard (Disney-billed) → Disney+ Premium (Astro-billed)
• Disney+ Premium (Disney-billed) → Disney+ Premium (Astro-billed)

b. If you subscribe to a lower Disney+ plan through Astro, your existing Disney+-billed subscription will remain active and your Astro-billed Disney+ subscription will be treated as an additional subscription. In this situation, you may end up with more than one Disney+ subscription.

For example:

• Disney+ Premium (Disney-billed) → Disney+ Standard (Astro-billed)

If you wish to make changes to or cancel your existing Disney+-billed subscription, you will need to contact Disney+ directly.

Unfortunately, the the drop off option is only available for non-DBB customer. For DBB customer we will arrange for our appointed agent to collect your equipment. You will receive a phone call from our representative within 3 business days from your termination date to schedule the collection.

Please ensure that you are logging in with the correct Astro ID and password. If you cannot remember your password, use the “Forgot Password” option to reset.

If the issue persists, you can submit an enquiry through our feedback form here. Please refer to the steps below:

Step 1: Select Feedback Type: Technical issues
Step 2: Select Issue: I have an enquiry/issue with Apps

Then choose the app you’re having trouble logging into and submit the form.
We will get in touch with you within 48 hours.

Important: To use Astro GO, My Astro, and other partner apps included in your subscription, your Astro ID must be linked to an active Astro subscription. You can refer to the steps here to learn how to link your Astro ID.

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, another person may register their credit card to your account's auto-debit facility. If you are performing this action via our call centre, the respective card holder is required to be present.

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.

Please provide your primary mobile number via My Astro Portal, or send it to one of our platforms found here.

Note:

• Any changes of contact details to be requested by account holder only.
• Only account holder's contact to be updated as primary mobile number in the system.

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"

Watch this video or follow below steps to refresh signal of your Astro box

OR

Please ensure to put your box on standby mode to refresh the signal.

The fastest way is via 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 box' button. This will refresh your Astro box signal

OR

WhatsApp
1. Message 'Hi' to us at 03-9543 3838
2. Click on Tap Here for Options
3. Select Help & Support
4. Type Refresh Astro Box Signal

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📡 Experiencing technical issues?

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

Astro sends regular payment reminders to customers via SMS until their current charges have been paid. However, we encourage customers to pay their bill as soon as possible to avoid disconnection of Astro service. Please reach out to us here if you require more information about payment reminders or to change your contact details.

Yes, you can upgrade your internet speed. However, speed downgrade is not allowed.

No, customers without an Ultra/Ulti Box will not be able to enjoy Sun NXT via their Astro Box. However, they can enjoy Sun NXT on their mobile devices. To enjoy Sun NXT on their big screen, customers can upgrade to an Ulti/Ultra box. Customers can check their eligibility for the free box swap by logging into the My Astro app or by contacting Astro’s customer service at 03 9543 3838.

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

No, we’re unable to proceed if request from 3

rd

party. We will need account holder to submit the request or an Authorization letter from account holder is required.

Yes. There is a possibility more courier partners will be added in the future. We will keep you informed of any new information.

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.

You can watch Disney+ through any of the following methods:

a. Astro Ultra and Ulti Box by launching 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.

You will need to log in using the credentials created during activation.

If the Astro Smart TV app crashes on your Smart TV, please follow the steps below:

1. Clear the App Cache

• Clear the Astro Smart TV application cache on your Smart TV.
• Once completed, relaunch the Astro Smart TV app.
• Check if the issue has been resolved.

2. Reinstall the Astro Smart TV App

• Uninstall the Astro Smart TV app from your Smart TV.
• Download and install the latest version of the Astro app from your TV's app store.
• Launch the app after installation.
• Try playing content again to verify whether the issue has been resolved.

If the app continues to crash after completing the above steps, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or Feedback Form and provide:

• Astro ID use
• Smart TV model
• OS version
• Details of the content being played when the crash occurs

This will help our support team investigate and assist you further.

Rescheduling must be done at least 1 hour prior to the original appointment time.

Service Tax is charged based on the date the service is rendered. For services rendered on or after 1st March 2024, the Service Tax rate would be at 8% whilst for services enjoyed before 1st March 2024, the Service Tax rate would be 6%.

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]

.

Below will be the process to terminate Astro account:

1. Account holder to give 30-day notice period for account termination.
2. Account will be scheduled for termination 1 (one) day before customer’s billing cycle date.
3. After account terminated, there will be a collection of Ultra/Ulti box and Broadband Equipment.

Notes: You need to settle the outstanding balance and penalty (if any)

Ultra/Ulti Box retrieval:

• West Malaysia except for East Malaysia, Tioman, Labuan and Langkawi – Courier partner will contact customer for box retrieval.
• East Malaysia, Tioman, Labuan and Langkawi – Installer will do the box retrieval.
• For other than Ultra/Ulti box, refer to recycle information here.

Broadband Equipment retrieval:

• Installer will do the equipment retrieval.

Yes, you will. Customers who purchased Astro First / Astro Best / Pay-per-View event in February 2024 with a viewing period in March 2024 will be charged an 8% Service Tax in their next bill.

Returning your Astro box & Smart card/SIM card is a very simple process.

For existing Ultra Box or Ulti Box user, call 03-9543 3838 to schedule our courier partner to come pick up the box or drop them off at the closest Astro Service Centre or Exclusive Partner near you. Click here to find a Customer Service Centre (CSC) or Astro Exclusive Partner (AEP) near you.

For any unreturned Ultra Box or Ulti Box, a box fee of RM100 may be charged to your account.

For all other boxes, please recycle your box at a registered collection center that will properly manage the boxes in an environmentally friendly way. Click here to find a registered collection center near you.

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

• Yes, you are allowed to cancel the termination request within the schedule date by calling Astro.
• For terminated Regular (DTH) account and still holding the equipment, please contact Astro for further action.
• For terminated account with Broadband, we’re unable to re-instate your service. A new application is required.

No, SecureGo can only be tied to 1 device per Astro ID.

SecureGo can only be linked to one (1) device per Astro ID for security reasons. This helps to prevent any fraud that compromises your Astro ID or use other devices to register for SecureGo using your Astro ID.