No, Astro & Broadband only offers a 24-month contract period upon sign up.

The minimum internet speed required to stream via Ultra Plug & Play Box is 30Mbps for 4K UHD viewing, and Ultra/Ulti Plug & Play is 10Mbps for HD viewing. For better streaming experience, we recommend 100Mbps and above.

Yes, an existing IPTV customer is eligible to switch to Astro Fibre. However, your IPTV services will be switched to a Plug & Play service, and your existing Astro PVR / B.yond Box will be upgraded to the Ultra/Ulti box. There is no additional charge for the Astro Ultra/Ulti upgrade. Please note that you will be re-contracted for 24 months upon installation.

As a rule of thumb, this issue might happen when the devices are not equipped with minimum requirement above that supports the subscribed internet speeds:

• WiFi technology
• Network Interface Card (NIC)

As mentioned above however, it is important to note that despite meeting the device minimum requirements, it is not a guarantee that devices connected over WiFi will be able to achieve maximum subscribed internet speeds due to the following:

1. Bad WiFi signal quality and coverage across the area due to:
   • Distance from the RGW/Mesh AP with connected device
   • Obstruction within the house (walls, metallic surfaces)
   • Interference with other household appliances
2. Congested bandwidth
   • If there are too many devices connected to the WiFi network, then the bandwidth might be overloaded with traffic hence, slowing down the speed
3.  Devices are connected using WiFi instead of wired using LAN.
   • It is important to note that wired connection offers better reliability and speed over WiFi.
   • WiFi is more prone to interference compared to a wired connection which causes lower speeds and dropped signal.
4. 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:
   • 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.
   • 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.
   • 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.
5. 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.

Note:
Astro and its service providers will not offer any guarantees for compatibility of the customer's equipment (e.g., Personal Computer, Notebook, printers) nor provide on site troubleshooting for WiFi service issues related to the customer's equipment.

Yes, you will be able to access Disney+ Hotstar even if you remain on your existing Movies/Starter Plus/Value Plus Packs.

Yes, customer may choose to have different billing method for each different account.

Physical bill charging will only apply to the account that has opted for paper bills.

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.

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.

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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.

Successful payment via JomPAY will be posted real time.

STEP 1
On your remote, press the Home button and the Home Page will be displayed on your screen.



STEP 2
Navigate to Profile.



STEP 3
The Profile Selection Screen will be displayed. 



STEP 4
Navigate to Edit Profile.



STEP 5
Choose a profile to edit.




STEP 6
Choose a new Profile Picture and press “OK”.


 

The Multiroom (Smart TV) will mirror the subscription entitlement as per your primary subscription. However, NHK World, Radio, Sky News channels and 3rd party apps such as Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar are not available via the Multiroom (Smart TV).

1. Clearly indicate full name of Astro customer, contact number and Astro subscription account number when making each payment (e.g. on bank-in slips)
2. For Direct Debit, please contact your bank for standing instructions. Provide the full name of Astro customer and Astro account number. The Direct Debit service may not be available with all banks. Please check with your bank for confirmation of Direct Debit service.
3. Please inform us of any changes in billing address/information by contacting us via one of these platforms.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To avoid any problems in payment processing, please pay only at authorised Astro payment channels

The new packs will be available for existing and new Astro customers starting 9 November 2021.

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 and press "OK".

STEP 3

Navigate to STB Diagnostics and press "OK".

STEP 4

Navigate to Network Diagnostics and press "OK" .

STEP 5

Please ensure the Tunes service multicast status is Multicast Up.

If the status is Multicast is Not Available, please reboot the decoder and router before verifying this status.

If issue persists, please submit the issue on our Feedback Form with error details and attach a picture of your Network Diagnostics.

1. Please connect your computer or laptop to your Astro Fibre router using 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 Wi-Fi to configure the WiFi parameters.

6. You may change the Wi-Fi Name and the Wi-Fi Password as per your preferences, then click "Apply".

7. Your Wi-Fi Name and password has been changed. Kindly ensure to reconnect your WiFi according your new WiFi name and password.

If you would like more information or to provide feedback on Astro Rewards, kindly reach out to us at 03 9543 3838 or visit one of our Astro service centres.

Yes, starting 9 November 2021, these new packs will be Astro's default offering.

STEP 1
On your remote, press the Home button and the home menu will be displayed on your screen.



STEP 2
Navigate to Profile.



STEP 3
The Profile Selection Screen will be displayed.



STEP 4
Navigate to Add Profile.



STEP 5
Choose your Profile.



STEP 6
Input the Profile Name and navigate to DONE.



STEP 7
Choose the Age Group of the new profile and press "OK".



STEP 8
Your new profile will be shown in the Profile Selection Screen.

From 1st July 2023 onwards, Astro will ONLY accept cheques deposited at Public Bank Berhad. 

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To simplify your monthly payments, here are some recommended alternatives you can look into.

• Auto-Debit
• Online Banking
• WhatsApp
• JomPAY
• Astro Quick Pay

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To find out more on how you can make your payments via these channels, kindly visit here.

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Should you choose to continue with cheque payment, do ensure that you follow these steps below.

Step 1: Fill in the cheque

Step 2: Ensure that your 10-digit Astro account number is accurately written at the back of the cheque

Step 3: Go to your nearest Public Bank 

Step 4: Locate the Cheque Deposit Machine 

Step 5: Select “Bill Payment” on the screen

Step 6: Select “Astro”

Step 7: Drop your cheque in

Step 8: Collect your receipt

Yes, a third party is allowed to make the advance payment on your behalf. In the case of refund, the amount will be returned to the owner of the third-party account (source of payment).

Yes, all Astro customers with a Disney+ Hotstar subscription can access the app on the Ultra/Ulti Box. To access the app, please refer here. 

The RM15 monthly 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.

You may manage all your Astro subscriptions via My Astro app. Download here or on your App Store or Google Play Store.

Yes, if a device is faulty due to customer's negligence, it is subject to a penalty fee for each device:

• WiFi router: RM200

• Fibre modem: RM500

• Mesh WiFi: RM200/unit

Video On Demand (VOD) is a new way of enjoying your Astro, for free* as part of your subscription. Here's what you can do by watching your show via VOD:

1. Pick and choose your show anytime of the day without needing to wait for your show to air.

2. Catch-up on episodes you've missed or binge-watch all episodes instantly.

3. Pause, rewind, or fast-forward to your favourite parts of the show.

4. Watch full uncut episodes.

5. No weather or other disruptions during your viewing time.

6. Browse our library of recommended shows for you based on your viewing history. Everything you see is free as part of your subscription.

7. To rent additional blockbuster movies on a pay-per-view basis, visit the "Store' section in our VOD library.

Here’s how to access On Demand:

1. Connect your Astro PVR/Ultra Box to Wi-Fi or download the Astro GO app from here.

2. Press Home on your remote and scroll to On Demand or login with your Astro ID via your Astro GO app.

3. Start streaming on your TV or Astro GO app anytime, anywhere.

* On Demand is FREE for customers with a Wi-Fi connected PVR/Ultra Box and Astro GO app. Entitlement is based on your subscription.

Note: You can also rent additional movies on a pay-per-view basis, all found in the Store.

Step 1:

Type ASTRO<space>BARCODE<space>10 digit account number

Example: ASTRO BARCODE 0866603852

Step 2:

Send SMS to 66688

*Standard telco charges and Terms and Conditions apply

Astro continuously reviews its product propositions to ensure we can provide the best customer experience for all our subscribers. We have discontinued the 50% multiroom in order to allow our Astro subscribers with a subscription fee of RM100 or more to only pay a standard RM49.99 (with box setup)  to enjoy the Multiroom experience on an Ultra or Ulti Box.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

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.

For customers with the Ultra or Ulti Box, you are required to return only the Astro box along with the Smart/SIM Card. There  is no requirement to return the remote control, power cables or satellite  dish/outdoor unit (ODU).

For customers on other Boxes, you are required to discard them (and their accompanying devices such as the Smart/SIM Card) only at registered collection centers for proper handling and management of e-waste in an environmentally sound manner. Click here to find a registered collection center near you.

The charge for your Disney+ Hotstar subscription is reflected in your Astro subscription, and not on the Disney+ Hotstar app/website. For details on your subscription, please call our Customer Contact Centre or WhatsApp us "DH Help