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.

You will be able to enjoy all the content on the iQIYI app immediately upon successful purchase from the Astro website. You may enjoy your VIP privileges from the iQIYI app on your Ultra Box, Ulti Box, mobile devices (Android & iOS), Apple TV, Android TV, as well as on Web (www.iq.com).Please ensure that the account used to log in to the app is the same one used to purchase your iQIYI VIP subscription.

The monthly RM15 rebate (before govt. tax) will be applicable to all on-going Multiroom (Smart TV) subscriptions until further notice. However, in the event of rebate expiry, Astro will notify impacted customers in advance via email or SMS. To update your contact details, please reach out via a feedback form here.

Customers with a Netflix Premium account are allowed to watch on up to 4 supported devices in 4K UHD and Netflix Spatial Audio. In addition, Netflix Premium subscribers are also allowed to download shows to watch offline on 6 devices at a time.

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

Your Astro account number is a 10-digit combination e.g.08XXXXXXXX.

To check your account number, you can do it through My Astro. Here's how:

1. Download the My Astro app or visit My Astro web
2. Login using your Astro ID
3. Go to Account
4. You will be able to see your account number tied to your subscription

Alternatively, you can find your account number on your paper bill or e-bill. You can refer to the top right corner of the bill.

🔄 Want to manage your Astro subscription easily?

📱 Download the My Astro app to:
- Manage your pack subscriptions
- Get add-ons in just minutes
- Get details about your contract

Astro's Plug & Play Box is our latest box where users can enjoy the latest Astro box simply by connecting it to the TV and internet. There is no longer a need to schedule or pay for an installation. By connecting your Plug & Play Box to home broadband, you will be able to-do the following:

• Watch your channels over the Internet. No more rain fade!
• Never miss your favorite shows again as you can stream LIVE events from the beginning, or simply pause and resume the program as you wish.
• Access a library of over 110,000 videos on demand. Catch-up or binge-watch full episodes whenever you like.
• Access your recordings anytime on TV or the Astro GO app via Cloud Recording.

Other features include pause on TV and continue watching on the Astro GO app, enhanced search capabilities and more.

The new packs and access to Netflix on the Ultra Box and Ulti Box is available for Astro IPTV customers.

Astro customers can make payments via My Astro app, Auto-debit, WhatsApp,Astro Quick Pay and other authorised payment channels withoutsurcharge for the easiest and fastest way to pay their Astro bills.

Bill payments at selected petrolstations, convenience stores, retail/mobile shops, kiosks, and e-Wallets, may incur a surcharge of up to RM0.50 per transaction by the appointed collection agencies of RMS (Razer), ATX, MobilityOne and e-Pay.

The surcharge is imposed by third-party payment collection partners for services rendered.

You can refer to all our payment options below. Those marked with ‘*’ will be subject to a surcharge by appointed collection agencies.

A. ASTRO SELF-SERVICE METHODS

My Astro App:

1. Download My Astro app
2. Login with 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.

My Astro Web:

1. Alternatively, you can use the web version
2. Note: We recommend downloading the My Astro app for a better experience

Astro Quick Pay:

1. Visit pay.astro.com.my.
2. Just enter your 10-digit Astro Account Number and proceed with the instructions that follow.
3. Note: You will not be able to view your payment history on WhatsApp. For a better experience to manage your bills (To view your payment history), you can download the My Astro app.

B. OTHER HASSLE-FREE METHODS
Auto-Debit: Click here for step-by-stepinstructions on how to activate auto-debit payment via My Astro app.

JomPAY: Look for the JomPAY logo on your latest bill, log into your preferred online banking platform, and submit your payment details.
• Biller Code: 9639 (unique to Astro only)
• Ref-1: <10-digit Astro account number> (E.g. 08XXXXXXXX)


C. BANKS

Maybank:

• ATM
• Online banking

Visit maybank2u.com.my for more information.


Public Bank:

• ATM
• Cash Deposit Machine & Cheque Deposit
• Online banking

Visit pbebank.com for more information.


Bank Simpanan Nasional:

• ATM
• Cash Deposit Machine
• Online banking
• SMS banking
• BSN Ejen Bank Berdaftar (EBB)
• Over-the-counter payments

Visit mybsn.com.my for more information.


Agrobank:

• ATM
• Online banking
• Over-the-counter payments

Visit agrobank.com.my for more information.

D. e-WALLETS

ATX*
Boost, GoPayz, KelantanPay, Zcity (GEM REWARD), SabahPay, Tapay, GoPay,MerchantTradeMoney, ToneGroup, Elinking, Mpay, Mcash, and other various smaller wallets.

e-Pay*
Touch n Go (TnG), Grab Pay, Shopee, BigPay, True Money

E. OTHER METHODS

Associated Retailers:

RMS (Razer/ MOL)*
7-Eleven, 99 Speedmart, Caring Pharmacy

ATX*
RedONE Shop, Mobile Money, Runcit Hero (telecommunication shops), Parcel Hub (courier shops), Kiosk, DHL

Mobility One*
Kedai D’mart, Happy Mart, Pasaraya Sakan, PusatKomuniti Desa (PKD), Aeon Big and various sundry shops

e-Pay*
Petrol stations (Petronas, Shell, BHP, Caltex, Petron), KK Mart, Mydin, MyNews, SenHeng, Hai-O, Giant, TF ValueMart, Billion, Big Pharmacy

💳 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

Multiroom (Astro Box) requires an Astro box to be set up and can be accessed through the regular satellite feed or streaming on home Wi-Fi. Meanwhile, the Multiroom (Smart TV) only requires a Smart TV and no installation is needed. Customers can download the Astro Smart TV app on the Smart TV to stream.

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.

Surcharge is imposed by 3rd party payment collection partners for services rendered. Kindly note that customers may be charged a surcharge per transaction when bill payments are made via the following methods:-

Bill payments at selected petrol stations, convenience stores, retail/mobile shops, kiosk, and e-wallets may incur a surcharge of up to RM0.50 per transaction by the appointed collection agencies of RMS (formerly known as Razer/MOL), ATX, MobilityOne, and e-Pay.

· To find out more on how to make your bill payments, click here.

For TV packs only, 24-months contract commitment period. However, if in addition to the TV packs, if you would like to also sign-up for Broadband, the contract commitment will be 24 months as well. If you're an existing customer, your existing remaining contract duration (if any) will not be carried over to the new contract except for existing Disney+ (3 Months Pack) and Multiroom subscription contract durations which will be carried over upon the migration to new packs.

Note: If you are subscribing to a bundle pack which includes Netflix or Disney+ for the first time, you are required to maintain the respective app as part of your bundle selection for a minimum of 12 months, otherwise a cancellation fee will apply.

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.

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.

Astro subscribers will have the freedom to subscribe to Netflix via Astro, or they may also choose to continue subscribing via Netflix directly on their own.

You will be able to check your balance, switch to e-billing, request for payment barcode and request for reconnect at standard telco rate.

Your Astro GO email will be delivered to you within an hour upon checkout. Please click the link provided to set up your password and download the Astro GO app on your device by clicking here (Google Play Store) or here (iOS App Store). If you want to stream it directly via your computer or laptop, Astro GO is also available at astrogo.astro.com.my. Log in with your Astro ID and start streaming!

If you choose to downgrade your packs or terminate Astro services before the end of your contract term, you will have to pay a cancellation fee. This cancellation fee is calculated based on your subscribed package, contract period and box type. If you cancel your service(s)/change your packages upon completion of your contract term, you won't have to pay any cancellation fee.

Ultra Box with Contract:

Astro customers are entitled to a two (2) years manufacturer warranty and Installation warranty. During this period, after-sales service is free of charge. However, when your warranty period is over, all after-sales service is subject to a minimal service charge starting from RM65 inclusive of 8% Service Tax.

Other Decoders/Ultra Box Without contract:

Astro customers are entitled to a one (1) year manufacturer warranty and (6) months Installation warranty. During this period, after-sales service is free of charge. However, when your Installation warranty period is over, all after-sales service is subject to a minimal service charge starting fromRM65 inclusive of 8% service tax.

Starting 16 February 2024, you may be asked to perform Astro ID verification when you log in to their Astro account on digital platforms such as www.astro.com.my, Astro GO, My Astro etc. This 2-step process encompasses verifying your email address or phone number and re-entering of your existing password.

The recommended home internet speed for a smooth viewing is 30Mbps.

Having trouble with your phone line ?

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

The notification you receive will depend on the payment method you choose:
(i) My Astro Portal: e-receipt will indicate payment confirmation.
(ii) IVR: Payment status will be notified over the IVR and an SMS notification will be sent for successful transactions.
(iii) SMS: Payment status will be notified via SMS.
(iv) Call: Payment status will be notified via SMS.
(v) Customer Service Centre: Physical receipt will indicate payment confirmation.

A . Via www.astro.com.my/sunnxt
Sun NXT Lite Flow

• Step 1 : Open the Sun NXT app page on your device and click on “Get or activate Sun NXT now” to log in with your Astro ID and user will proceed Add On subscription.

• Step 2: After successful activation, users will be redirected to the Sun NXT web app.
  Note: An email with an auto-generated password will be sent to the user’s email.

Sun NXT Premium Flow

• Step 1: Open the Sun NXT app page on your device and click on “Get or activate Sun NXT now” to log in with your Astro ID.

• Step 2: After successfully activating the Add-on subscription, users will be redirected to the Sun NXT web app.

B. Via the My Astro App

• Step 1: Download the My Astro app from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Huawei App Gallery.
• Step 2: Go to Account > Subscription > Add-ons > Apps > Sun NXT Premium > Confirm Order.
• Step 3: Press "Get or Activate Sun NXT Now" and follow the on-screen steps.
• Step 4: Once redirected to the Sun NXT app, create a Sun NXT account as instructed.

C. Via the Ultra/Ulti Box
Sun NXT Lite Flow

• Step 1: Launch the Sun NXT app from the rail of apps at the bottom of the screen. Click on ‘Go to Sun NXT app’ at the bottom.
• Step 2: Input email address for activation.
• Step 3: Validate email using an OTP.
• Step 4: Once account is activated & provisioning is successful, Astro will send an email on the auto-generated password upon successful subscription.
• Step 5: The user will be redirected to the partner’s app, where they will land on the Sun NXT main page and they can proceed to log in with their activated account via Astro.

Sun NXT Premium Flow

• Step 1: Launch the Sun NXT app from the rail of apps at the bottom of the screen.
• Step 2: lick on ‘Go to Sun NXT app’ at the bottom.
• Step 3: Input email address for activation.
• Step 4: Validate email using an OTP.
• Step 5: Once account is activated & provisioning is successful, Astro will send an email on the auto-generated password upon successful subscription.
• Step 6: The user will be redirected to the partner’s app, where they will land on the Sun NXT main page and they can proceed to log in with their activated account via Astro.

Customers who have activated the trial will be notified before it expires. They can choose to continue by subscribing at a price that will be disclosed later. If they are not interested, the trial will automatically expire after 2 months with no action required from them. Your Prime Video access will auto-expire, and you won’t be charged. However, please visit

https://product.astro.com.my/apps/primevideo

to stay updated on Prime Video.

There will be no automatic migration. Customers will continue with their existing Astro plans as usual and may choose to subscribe to Astro X3 separately if they wish.

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.

Please check your internet speed and connection status via internet connection test. If your internet is working fine and the issue persists, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or

Feedback Form

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There will be no changes to your account. However, by paying 5 days earlier, your transactions will be processed in a timely manner and to allow you to enjoy uninterrupted viewing before the next bill is generated for the following month.

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

Your Astro X3 pack will be activated immediately after you complete your sign-up. Once your sign-up is complete, you can start streaming its content immediately via the Astro app on your Smart TV or through Astro GO on supported devices

a) If you sign up via Astro’s Official Website:
You will be required to create an Astro ID and password during sign-up. Once your subscription is successfully activated, you will receive a "Welcome to Astro" email confirming your activation and can start streaming right away.
To find out more, please visit: Here
i. If you sign up via Astro Sales Agents:
ii. You will receive a “Welcome to Astro” email prompting you to create your Astro ID password and confirming your successful activation. Once your password is set, you can start streaming.

b)Important Notes:

i. When creating your Astro ID, you will be required to use an Astro ID that is not linked to an active Astro account. If the Astro ID (i.e. email address) you enter is already linked to an active Astro account, you will be prompted to use a different Astro ID

ii. However, if the Astro ID you enter is linked to an inactive Astro account, you will have the option to reuse that Astro ID.

Astro invests billions of ringgits in content annually to keep Malaysians entertained and informed. Hence, we work alongside industry players, content partners and regulators in protecting intellectual property so that Astro can continue to produce and aggregate compelling content for our viewers.

We continue to educate and raise awareness among the public and businesses about the economic and social losses caused by content piracy. You can play your part in combating piracy by reporting potential copyright infringement of Astro content to the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) on the following channels:

• 1-800-886-800 (hotline)
• 03-8882 6088 (Enforcement Command Centre)
• +6019-279 4317 (WhatsApp)

Refund can only be made by the registered Astro account holders.

However, if you would like to request refunds on behalf of the account holder, you may do so by providing the supporting documents (e.g.: authorization letter, death certificate, 3rd party NRIC copy).

If you cancel your Astro X3 subscription mid-month while still under contract, the termination will take effect at the end of your current billing cycle. Your service will remain active until then, and no partial or prorated refund will be provided. And early termination fee charges may still apply.

However, refunds may be applicable if there is an excess credit balance in your account, such as an overpayment or duplicate payment. Any eligible refund will be processed in accordance with Astro's refund policy.

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.

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

We wish to advise you to make your payment before the following month's bill is generated in order to avoid interruption in your viewing experience. Please note that to reconnect your subscription, there will be a charge of up to RM20 (excl. gov tax) upon reconnection, except for Commercial & Hotel customers.

Find out more about the reconnection fee here.

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.

Starting 20 December 2022, Astro customers will be able to enjoy the iQIYI app as an add-to-bill service for an exclusive price via Astro and enjoy the app on their Ultra/Ulti Box, mobile app and website.

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

After completing the subscription process, you will be able to access the iQIYI App on the Ultra/Ulti Box by following the steps below:

On your Ultra/Ulti Box
Step 1: At the Home menu, go to the App Rail and select "iQIYI"
Step 2: Click "OK" on your Astro remote
Step 3: While on the iQIYI App Home Page, navigate to "VIP account" located at the top left pane and click "Login". A page with a QR Code will be presented on your TV screen
Step 4: Scan the QR code using your mobile device and you will be directed to the iQIYI mobile app
Step 5: Follow the steps under "On Mobile App" below to pair your iQIYI account with your Ultra/Ulti Box

On the iQIYI Mobile App
Step 1: Download the iQIYI App on your mobile device
Step 2: At the login page, select "Continue with Astro"
Step 3: Log in with your Astro ID
Step 4: Click on the "Me" icon located at the bottom of the screen, and you will be presented with your iQIYI profile page
Step 5: Click on the in-app QR code scanner located at the top right corner of the screen
Step 6: Scan the QR Code displayed on your TV screen with the in-app QR code scanner. Refer to Step 3 under "On your Ultra/Ulti Box" above
Step 7: The screen on your TV will reload automatically and the iQIYI App home screen will be displayed. Now, you can enjoy the iQIYI App on your Ultra/Ulti Box!

For any NJOI-related information, please visit the NJOI Help & Support page at

https://purchase.njoi.com.my/en-support