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.

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.

Starting 29th April 2025 onwards, the Sun NXT app will be available on the Ultra/Ulti Box for all Astro customers to enjoy on the big screen, web app or/and mobile app.

No, your subscription will be terminated at the end of your Astro billing date. Until then, you will still be able to access your WeTV VIP account.

No as the account must be in

‘Active’

status to proceed with the termination.

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.

No. An Astro-billed Disney+ subscription cannot be transferred to a Disney+-billed subscription.

If you choose to subscribe directly with Disney+, your subscription and billing will be managed by Disney+. We recommend reviewing your current Disney+ subscription arrangement before signing up to ensure it best meets your needs.

Please note that subscribing directly through Disney+ while maintaining an active Astro-billed Disney+ subscription may result in you having multiple Disney+ subscriptions and being charged separately for each subscription.

Please be sure to take your decoder, satellite dish, smartcard, remote control and all other fixtures after dismantling is done by the technician.

Currently, this change affects SMS bills only. Other SMSs such as (but not limited to) bill reminders, payment notifications, promotional SMSs or technical appointment reminders will still be sent to you if applicable.

Astro Rewards is your free loyalty programme - a way for us to say thank you for being with us.

We're always adding new and exciting gifts, deals, and experiences for you including free concert tickets, discounts, and money can't buy experiences - all ready and waiting in the My Astro app for you, right at your fingertips. Here's the best part, the longer you're with us, the better your rewards!

To redeem rewards as an Astro customer, you can do it through the My Astro app. Here's how:

1. Download the My Astro app
2. Login using your Astro ID
3. Go to Rewards
4. Browse through the rewards and click redeem. Follow the instructions on the screen on how to redeem the reward

🎁 Want to claim rewards exclusive for Astro customers?

📱 Download the My Astro app to:
- Claim free movie or concert tickets
- Meet your favourite celebrity
- Join giveaway contests

Selected HBO Max content is limited to selected countries due to content rights restrictions. Hence you may not be able to view them in Malaysia.

Any termination within contract period will be subjected to an Early Termination Fee (ETF).

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.

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.

Yes, you can switch your current Asian Favourites selection to Viu Premium for FREE or purchase
Viu Premium as an add-on to your subscription for as low as RM8.40/month. Please refer to Q5
to Q9 for more information.

Please ensure that your existing Viu Premium account is terminated directly via the Viu mobile
app so you are not billed twice on two separate accounts. You can also reach out to Viu's
Customer Service (refer to Q18) or click on the “Contact Us” tab in the Viu app should you
require further assistance.

You will not be able to switch between channels, use the app as a remote control, view favorite channels and programmes, use programme showtime reminder, and remote record feature.

Of course! Please ensure your account is active when requesting for a move.

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.

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.

No, you are not allowed to change your due date or maintain your old due date. Your current due date is as per Astro Policy. Therefore, to ensure that you continue to enjoy uninterrupted services, we advise you to observe this change in due date from Day 30 to Day 25 and proceed with the necessary payment.

Yes, you can change your subtitle and dubbing for your contents, however, the dubbing may differ from content to content.

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.

You will receive two SMS notifications with tracking numbers separately from the courier service, one for the Plug & Play Box and one for the Astro SIM card. Please expect these SMS notifications to be sent to you within 2-3 working days upon successful order submission (online or via retailer).

Starting 23 March 2023, Astro customers will be able to enjoy ZEE5 Premium’s exciting content offerings for only RM10.80/month on the big screen via their Ultra and Ulti Box, website or on the-go via the ZEE5 mobile app, available on Android and IOS devices.

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.

Our customers deserve the best streaming entertainment experience with us and from 9 December 2024, the new Astro One Packs make that possible.

From just RM49.99, these new packs make it simple, flexible and accessible for all Malaysians to stream the content they love on one platform, with up-to 4 concurrencies on Astro GO. Customers can easily make changes to their subscriptions via the My Astro app, including updates to their packs, choosing from up to 11 streaming apps, or switching to different ones, as and when they like.

Customers can choose between:

• The Astro One: Entertainment Pack for a wide range of favourite vernacular entertainment, including the best of Malay, Chinese, Indian, Korean, Horror, Local Live Sports (Liga Malaysia) and international shows enjoyed by Malaysian families.

• A sports-filled fiesta with Astro One: Sports Pack that comes with all our Sports channels, on top of what is on the Entertainment Pack.

• And the Astro One: Epic Pack, an indulgence for those who want it all. Adding on to the Entertainment Pack and Sports Pack, this unrivalled streaming experience will include the best from their favourite streaming apps, all on a single platform.

For more information, visit www.astro.com.my or send us a message on WhatsApp at 03-9543 3838.

• With numerous OTT entrants, consumers are suffering from subscription fatigue. In fact, they are looking for a one stop shop platform where OTT services are integrated in one place.

• Astro offers flexibility and convenience with new packs where customers can get the convenience of accessing a variety of content via Ultra Box as the single remote-control solution.

• In addition, there will be cost savings for Astro customers to purchase both Netflix and Astro together. Even better deals available if customers also subscribe to broadband for a better-connected experience.

Any purchases via the Astro Smart TV app such as Pay-Per View and Astro First are subjected to 8% govt. tax.

No, there is no penalty fee if you decide to cancel your Multiroom (Smart TV) subscription.

Youou may visit and follow the steps shown in https://biz.astro.com.my/home-resources/astrobiz-selfcare-user-guide to create you Astro ID.

Customers will still be charged a penalty of RM 100 (exclusive of Sales and Service Tax), as per our terms and conditions, as the Astro Box & SIM Card are properties of Astro.

You can cancel your Simply South subscription here. Kindly note that we will not be able to offer a refund if you do decide to leave Simply South app before your subscription ends.

You may join iQIYI as a VIP by following these simple steps:
Step 1: Head over to www.astro.com.my/iqiyi
Step 2: Select your desired package (Standard VIP or Premium VIP)
Step 3: Click "Get it now"
Step 4: Log in using your Astro ID
Step 5: Click "Get it now" again
Step 6: Please read the prompted message, then click "Proceed"
Step 7: You will see a confirmation message upon successful purchase

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.

If you're trying to visit a website and it won't load, but others do, there could be a variety of causes. If the site itself is down, there's not much you can do but wait.

If you can load the site on other computers or devices (make sure you try different means of connecting to the internet), there may be an issue with your computer or network.

There are some quick fixes that will solve most problems, but you may have to get your hands a little dirty.

1. Try loading the site on a different device.

Try loading the website on your phone or on another computer. If the website loads on the other device, the problem lies with your computer.

If the website doesn't load on another device, the problem is either with the network or the website itself.

2. Restart your computer.

Oftentimes, a simple reboot will fix the problem you're having. Reboot your computer and test the website again.

3. Try loading the site in a different browser.

There may be some settings configured incorrectly on your browser. Try a different web browser to see if you can load the website.

4. Temporarily disable your antivirus program.

Your antivirus software may be interfering with your ability to load certain websites.

Try disabling the software and then loading the site again. Make sure you enable it again once you have identified the problem.

5. Reset your modem and router.

Traffic to or from a certain website may be getting tripped up by your modem or router. Resetting these devices may allow you to access the website again.

6. Check your computer's date and time settings.

If your date or time is set incorrectly, you may not be able to connect to secure (https://) websites.

Check your computer or mobile device's clock to make sure that it is set to the correct time and date.

In the event the problem persists, please provide below details for further escalation:

i. List of websites effected.

ii. Run the Speed Test via LAN (cable) and Wi-Fi connection - Please click here for Speed Test guideline.

iii. Run the Traceroute Test - Please click here for Traceroute Test guideline.

iv. Run the Ping Test - Please click here for Ping Test guideline.

Once you've gathered all the results, kindly send them all through the Feedback Form below.

Quick Info
A Speedtest 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.

For Ultra/Ulti Plug & Play Box installation, it is recommended that you attempt to self-install by following the installation guide here, but there is an option to request for an installer to install the box at your premise. However, there will be a separate fee for this service request.

Please ensure that you are using the correct ID for eKYC submission.

For Malaysians :

1. Please ensure you are using MyKad or MyTentera.

2. Capture the front and back of your ID.

3. Ensure that there is no glare when capturing the photo.

4. Ensure that are capturing it in a bright room to have the highest picture quality.

5. Please do not cover your ID when capturing it, as it may impact the OCR Optical Character Recognition accuracy.

For Malaysian Permanent Resident and Other Nationality :

1. Please use Passport only.

2. Please capture your whole passport, which has your personal information on it and your signature.

3. Ensure that there is no glare when capturing the photo.

4. Please do not cover your ID with your when capturing it, as it may impact the OCR Optical Character Recognition accuracy.