Please follow the steps in Q5, then continue with the steps below:

Of course not! It is a value-added service introduced for your convenience.

When Band Steering is enabled, only one SSID network name with one password is available. Example:

i.SSID: SSID, Password: 12345678

SST of 6% and 8% will be applied accordingly to your bundle services:

1. 8% SST to Astro TV Pack
2. 6% SST to Astro Fibre

This initiative is part of Astro’s “GO GREEN” journey, which was implemented to promote paperless billing and to play our part in protecting the environment. The objective of the Paper Bill Charge is to encourage our customers to opt for e-Billing as their preferred Bill Delivery Method, which is also a more convenient and efficient way to access and manage their bills. Hence, a fixed RM10.00 monthly charge will be applied to all existing and new Astro customers who opt for Paper Bills as their preferred bill delivery method.

STEP 1

Switch off the power for your box and  make sure that the adapter's power light is off.

STEP 2

Locate the Smartcard at the front or right side and gently pull it out.

Make sure that the adapter's power light is off.

STEP 3

Wipe the Smartcard's gold chip clean using a dry soft cloth.

STEP 4

Make sure the gold chip is facing upwards and reinsert it all the way in.

STEP 5

Switch on the power for your box and make  sure that the adapter's power light is on. Please wait for 5 minutes.

STEP 6

Turn on your box. You should no longer be experiencing this problem.

If issue persist, please submit the issue on our Feedback Form and attach a picture of your smart card number for assistance.

Your documents will be handled in compliance with standards set by PDPA (Personal Data Protection Act 2010) and will not be used for other means without your specific consent.

Astro GO+ is a service add-on that: 

• Enables the simultaneous viewing of Astro GO for up to 4 users/devices. 
• Increases the cloud recording storage from 200 hours up to 1500 hours. 

Yes, existing Astro customers can subscribe to all Astro Fibre offerings. You also have the option to subscribe to Astro Fibre as a standalone, which comes without any TV packages.

The 24-month contract will be renewed upon signing up for the new packs.

Unfortunately, only Astro Fibre customers who subscribe from 24 November 2023 to 31 May 2024 are eligible for this free speed upgrade. However, you may still get the speed boost by calling in to our Customer Contact Centre at 03-9543 3838 and re-contracting with us. Kindly note that your account will restart with a new 24-month contract.
 

You may proceed with below troubleshooting and it shouldn't take you any longer than 15 minutes.

1. Please standby computer/laptop to access to the internet and connection must be via LAN (cable) [Connect the LAN (cable) to the yellow port at ZTE Router and direct to computer/laptop].
2. You may open any web browser such as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and etc.
3. On the address bar, please go to http://192.168.0.1 and below page will appear.

4. Type the Username and Password as below. Then click Login. (These are the defaults, if you have done previous configuration on your router the password may be different)
 

Username: admin
Password: admin (or time123)

 

5. The router's web-based setup page should now appear. Please follow below steps for the configuration.

• On the setup page, click the Network tab then click on the WLAN then choose Basic sub-tab

• Please ensure Wireless RF Mode is Enabled.

• Click the drop-down arrow for Channel, then select your desired channel.
• Choose between 1 until 11 (Suggested 1,6,11).

• Click Submit. Router will auto reboot and connection re-establish after few minutes.

You can proceed with below troubleshooting if the weather is good. Ortherwise, you may try again later.

STEP 1
On your remote, press the “HOME” button and the home menu will be displayed at the bottom of your screen.


STEP 2
Navigate to SETTINGS and press “OK”.


STEP 3
Navigate to STB DIAGNOSTICS and press “OK”.


STEP 4
Refer to the signal strength % shown on the top left of your screen.
If it is 65% or higher, please go to WhatsApp to receive further help.
If it is below 65%, please go to STEP 5.


STEP 5
Switch off the power for your box and make sure that the adapter’s power light is off.


STEP 6
Unscrew the satellite cable from the box and pull it out.


STEP 7
Plug the satellite cable back into the box and screw it back securely.


STEP 8
Switch on the power for your box and make sure that the adapter’s power light is on.
Please wait for 5 minutes.


STEP 9
Turn on your box. You should no longer be experiencing this issue.
If issue persist, please attach a picture of your General tab of the STB Diagnostics for assistance.

Centralized Dish
 If issue persist under a centralised satellite dish, please refer to your respective Building Management before contacting our agents.

1. Please standby computer/laptop to access to the internet and connection must be via LAN  (cable) [Connect the LAN (cable) to the yellow port in Maxis Router and  direct to computer/laptop].
2. You may open any web browser such as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and etc.
3. On the address bar, please go to http://192.168.1.254 and below page will appear.

The default login of the router as below. If you have done a configuration on your router previously,  the password may be different.

Username: user
Password: Router S/N (Available on the sticker at the back of the router)

4. Once you have successfully login, the router's web-based setup page will appear. Please follow below steps for the configuration.

5. From the left menu, choose Wireless 2.4GHz  and then click Basic Settings tab on the left menu to access to below screen.

6. You may change the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and the SSID Password to follow your preferences, then click "Save"  for the changes to take place.

Please reconnect to the new wireless name with the new password once completed.

7. Since this is a dual band router, you will have 2 Wireless Network Names  (SSID) i.e. 2.4GHz and  5GHz. You may connect to any of the SSID, preferably with a stronger signal available.

You may change the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and the SSID Password to follow your preferences for 5GHz by choosing Wireless 5GHz  then click Basic Settings.

Click "Save" for the changes to take  place and reconnect to the new wireless name with the new password once  completed.

For any technical issues, you may visit Astro's Help & Support page or contact Astro via WhatsApp at 03-9543 3838 by typing PNP.

Customers on the Multiroom (Smart TV) app can stream these two channels (CH549 Love Nature & CH805 Astro SuperSport) if their TV model supports 4K UHD resolution.

Kindly note that these Sony TV models do not support 4K UHD resolution:
• Sony BRAVIA 4K GB
• Sony BRAVIA 4K UR
• Sony BRAVIA VH

*CH805 Astro SuperSport is only available to customers on the Sports, Sports Plus, Premium 1, Premium 2, Premium 4, Platinum Lite and Platinum Packs.

You may report the incident on WhatsApp at 03-95433838 by typing PNP and our dedicated agents will attend to your matter. Please have your Airway Bill tracking numbers ready for validation.

If a replacement box/Astro SIM card is deemed necessary, a new Plug &Play Box and a new Astro SIM card will be couriered to your service address.

Currently Astro GO is only available in Malaysia. You will not be able to access it if you are overseas.

1. Please connect your computer or laptop to your Astro Fibre router using WiFi or LAN cable. Your LAN cable must be connected from the yellow port of Astro Fibre router (Any available port).
2. Once connected, open any web browser  such as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and etc.    
3. On the address bar, type http://192.168.100.254 and below page will appear.

Login using your username and password if you have changed the router login setting. Otherwise, your default router  login is as per below.          

Username: user
Password: user

4. Once you have successfully logged in, the router's web-based setup page will appear.

5. At the top of the page, click WLAN to configure the WiFi parameters.

6. To change the channel on 2.4G, click the drop-down arrow for Channel, then select your desired channel.

7. Then, click "Save & Apply" for the changes to take place.

8. You may make the same changes for 5G by click the drop-down arrow for Channel, then select your desired channel.

9. Then, click "Save & Apply" for the changes to take place.

There are various offers currently available for both existing and new customers:

• Existing Astro TV Customers

You may choose from a selection of Astro Fibre speeds from 50Mbps to 800Mbps to accompany your Astro TV Packs from as low as RM60/month for 50Mbps or RM90/month for 100Mbps. That is more than RM900 of savings in total across all speed plans from 50Mbps to 800Mbps. On top of this offer, you will also get to enjoy a complimentary speed upgrade for 24 months if you subscribe within 24 November 2023 to 31 May 2024. This is part of Astro’s initiative to give better value to support loyal customers, and the full details of this offer are as follows:

*Offers applicable to non-Primary Pack bundles only.
**Speed upgrade offer is only eligible for customers who sign up within 24 November 2023 to 31 January 2024.
 

• For New Astro Customers

*Promotion price is applicable for Astro Fibre bundles only.
**Speed upgrade offer is only eligible for customers who sign up within 24 November 2023 to 31 May 2024.
 
 

By keying in the 10-digit account number, Astro will be able to provide better self-service options, as it allows Astro to customise automation options based on the needs of each customer's account.

Astro TV customers

No, you will not be required to take on a new contract after moving. If you still have an existing contract, the contract will continue.

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Broadband / IPTV customers

Yes, your contract will be renewed to a new 24-month contract.

The Kids Friendly Profile is an enhancement to the Kids User Profile feature with the following major improvements:

Kid-Friendly Channels, On Demand content & TV Guide: Only Kid-friendly channels and On-Demand content can be viewed in the Kids Profile. Other channels and content are not viewable. The same applies to the Kids TV Guide.
1. PIN control for the Kids Profile:  When switching from a Kids Profile to an adult profile (i.e.: Father or Mother), a PIN entry will be required.
2. Limited Kids Profile Content Search: Only Kids age-appropriate content can be searched and displayed within the Kids Profile.
3. Kids Profile Based Recordings: Kids Profiles will have their own personalised age-appropriate recordings without any overlap with other user profiles. This feature will be available from 17th August onwards.

These enhancements are available across the Astro GO app, Ultra/Ulti Box, and Multiroom Box/Smart TV app.

Click here to find out more on this new feature and how to use it!

Please contact your issuing bank to enable card-not-present (CNP) transactions. This security measure helps us to protect your card information from being misused in fraudulent transactions.

Please switch your current subscriptions to our new Astro packs to subscribe to Multiroom (Smart TV). To sign up, WhatsApp “SWITCH” to 03-9543 3838 and an agent will assist you. 

Find out more of our new packs at https://product.astro.com.my/tv

Not all shows/channels will be available on the Plug & Play Box as this depends on contractual rights with specific guidelines on the entitlement of these shows/channels and what you have as a part of your subscription.

• Customers subscribing to Plug & Play Box with or without Astro Broadband will not have access to 1 (one) Channel - NHK World

Please be assured that we are continuously working hard to make more content available on the Plug & Play Box.

If you prefer to have all these channels, we recommend that you choose the Satellite dish option for the Ultra or Ulti Box.

Unavailable channels are as below:

You will only be able to watch Astro GO and/or Multiroom Smart TV on up to 2 devices at the same time as opposed to 4 devices with Astro GO+. 

Your cloud recording storage will also decrease from 1500 hours down to 200 hours. Your stored recordings/downloaded shows that exceed 200 hours will also be removed. 

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.
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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.

It will begin on 1st March 2024 and onwards.
 

Astro Fibre WiFi router is a dual-band edge Residential Gateway which supports two frequency bands 2.4GHz and 5GHz.

Please ensure that you have subscribed to the mentioned channel.
If you're subscribed to this channel, follow below steps.

STEP 1
You need to refresh the signal on your box.
Refer to Refresh signal of your box guide.

STEP 2
If issue persist after 30 minutes, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or Feedback Form.

No, the quality of your video depends on the speed and reliability of your internet.

Unfortunately, you cannot link your direct Disney+ Hotstar subscription to your Astro account. Please ensure that the mobile number used for your direct subscription to Disney+ Hotstar is different from the mobile number used to activate Disney+ Hotstar entitlement via your Astro subscription. If you do not have an alternative mobile number to nominate, kindly contact Disney+ Hotstar's customer service directly at disneyplus.my@hotstar.com for details on how to cancel your direct subscription. 

No, Ultra Box is only available for Entertainment Pack and above only.

STEP 1    

On your remote, press the HOME button and the home menu will be displayed on top of your screen.

STEP 2  

Navigate to Settings.

STEP 3  

Navigate to S/PDIF Audio and press "OK".

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STEP 4    

Navigate to your preferred selection and press “OK”.

We would need you to  run few tests in order for us to understand your issue and to assist you in fixing the problem.

You may proceed with the troubleshooting steps below which should not require any longer than 15 minutes.

1. Please run each of  the tests according to your your Laptop/PC Software.
2. Compile the pictures / screenshots of  your test results in one file (i.e Microsof Word document, PDF file) and attach them in the Support Ticket below in order for us to assist you further:
   • List of websites effected.
   • Run the Speed Test via LAN (cable) and Wi-Fi connection - Please click here for Speed Test guideline.
   • Run the Traceroute Test - Please click here for Traceroute Test guideline.
   • Run the Ping Test -  Please click here for Ping Test guideline.
3. 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.

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.

Yes, customers will be charged 8% Service Tax for packages purchased after 29th February due to the implementation of the 8% Service Tax starting 1st March 2024.
 

For all new Astro Fibre customers with the RG21 router, the Astro Fibre App will be installed on your mobile device for you during installation. Alternatively,you may refer to the user guide here for self-installation.

STEP 1  

Check your current software version on your box.

If the software version updated (Refer to Table 1), proceed to STEP 2.

If software version different from Table 1, click here for Software Update guide.        

Once software is updated, tune to the impacted channel.        

If issue persist, proceed to STEP 2.

STEP 2    

Run Test Satellite Frequency.    

Click here for the guide.

If Test Pass, proceed to submit report here.

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Guide to  submit report:    

At Feedback Type select "I have  missing channel".    

Fill up all the required  information and submit.    

Please indicate if you agreed to recontract for 12 months (technical visit is FOC) or paid visitation  (RM65).    

You will receive appointment  details via SMS within 48 hours.

If Test Fail, proceed to STEP 3.

‍STEP 3    

Proceed to Update Satellite Frequency.    

Click here for the guide.    

Once completed, tune to the impacted channel.            

If issue persist, proceed to submit report here.

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Guide to  submit report:    

At Feedback Type select "I have  missing channel".    

Fill up all the required  information and submit.    

Please indicate if you agreed to recontract for 12 months (technical visit is FOC) or paid visitation  (RM65).    

You will receive appointment  details via SMS within 48 hours.

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.

Currently, there are no rebates provided when you sign-up for the Ultra/Ulti Plug & Play Box.

Mesh WiFi devices are available as an add-on subscription from RM10/month across all Astro Fibre speeds. You may subscribe to a maximum of 5 units of Mesh WiFi per Astro Fibre subscription. 

You can contact Astro's Contact Centre (03 - 9543 1543) to subscribe to the Mesh WiFi.

Your cloud recording space will revert to 200 hours by default. If your current recordings exceed 200 hours, the system will delete the exceeded hours once you have stopped the Astro GO+ subscription starting with the oldest recordings first.

"Payment Due Date" refers to the payment deadline for your Astro bills each month.

Settlement of total outstanding balance is to be made prior to any of the request.

If you are interested to upgrade your box, you can do so via Astro's retailers or online as follows:

I. Visit https://hub.astro.com.my/#5

II. Select `Box Upgrade` and log in with your Astro ID

III. Select the box you would like to upgrade

Astro Fibre installation will come with 1 unit of TM fibre modem and 1 WiFi router with 24 months warranty period.

While warranty period for Mesh WiFi will be treated as one-to-one swap for faulty Mesh units at any point of time during your service tenure with active Mesh subscription.

Starting 12 December 2023, users have to use their registered email address, mobile number or a social account (Facebook, Google or Apple) to log into any of Astro's digital platforms, including My Astro, Astro GO and Astro's official website. Usernames as an Astro ID is no longer available. This change was made to ensure details linked to your Astro account are always updated and to improve the overall user experience on our platforms.

No, the Mesh WiFi add-on with Astro Fibre is only available as a subscription service and will not be tied to any device contract.