Kindly note that not all Astro & Broadband Devices are required to be returned. After service termination of your Astro & Broadband service, we will call you via your registered mobile number within 3 days to schedule a pickup appointment with our Astro agent if your device needs to be returned.

If you were not contacted within 3 working days to return your devices, you are required to discard your old Astro & Broadband devices only at registered collection centres for proper handling and management of e-waste in an environmentally sound manner. Click here to find a registered collection centre near you.

Frequently Asked Questions

1) I missed the pickup appointment; what do I do now?

You can reschedule the pick-up appointment by calling our agent directly.

2) Can I reschedule my pickup date?

Yes! You can call our agent back directly to reschedule the pickup date and time.

3) Do I have to pack my device(s) before handing it over to the Astro agent?

Our Astro agent will dismantle the devices for you. However, if your devices are already dismantled, please pack them in their original box/packaging if possible. If this option is not available to you, just hand the device(s) over to the Astro agent without any packaging. You will not be charged any fees if the original packaging has been damaged/lost.

4) Do I have to print anything or fill in any forms before handing my device(s) over to the Astro agent?

No, you do not have to prepare any documents before handing your device(s) over to the Astro agent! All you have to do is get your device(s)ready before the Astro agent arrives to ensure a smooth handover process.

5) I have the Astro & Broadband router and modem to return, however, the cable(s) that come with them are damaged/lost; will there be any penalty fees?

No, please return your old Astro & Broadband modem and its power supply unit (PSU). There will be no penalty fees if the cable is damaged or lost.

Recycle via Registered Collection Centres

For all recycling-related questions, please click here.

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.

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.

1. Sending a WhatsApp message with "Hi" to 03-9543 3838 for assistance.

2. Submitting a feedback form at www.astro.com.my/contactus/form.

Alternatively, for any issues related to Prime Video, users can visit the Prime Video Help page for further assistance from Prime Video.

If your submission was unsuccessful, you can reapply through the My Astro website or app. We strongly advise you to provide your TIN number to facilitate the e-invoice issuance process. Alternatively, you can reach out to us via Astro Help & Support for assistance.

You are attempting to play a content that is not part of your subscription. If you are not able to play a content that you are subscribed to, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or

Feedback Form

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If band steering is enabled, you do not need to worry about which frequency band that your devices are connected to because the WiFi router will make the assessment and direct each device to appropriate frequency band.

However, it is important to note that quality and signal strength are not guaranteed due to unpredictability given that it is completely up to the connected devices and the WiFi router to intelligently decide on which band to connect.

You may cancel your iQIYI subscription in the app by following these steps:
Step 1: Go to Home Page
Step 2: Click on "VIP subscription"
Step 3: Click on "Manage VIP subscription" (Gear icon)
Step 4: Click on "Cancel VIP subscription"

For Astro Ultra Box or Ulti Boxes, you will be able to see an itemised charge called "Box Fee” in your Astro bill.

Real-time payments are posted almost instantaneously. However, daily system maintenance occurs between 12AM to 3AM - any payment made during this period will be delayed until system maintenance is complete.

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.

Some of our payment partners require payees to scan the barcode on the statement to make payment. Always bring your Astro bill statement when making payment over the counter.

Please ensure that:

a. Your Astro subscription includes Disney+. You can verify this via My Astro app or web under Manage Subscription → Add-ons.

b. Your Disney+ subscription has been activated. You can check the activation status via My Astro app or web under Manage Subscription → Add-ons.

c. You are using the correct email address or mobile number associated with your Disney+ account.

If you continue to experience login issues, please WhatsApp or call Astro’s Customer Service at +603 9543 3838.

Service Tax will not be imposed on any CSR projects accounts. Any tax payable will be borne by Astro.

4K content is currently not supported on the Ultra/Ulti Box. However, you can still enjoy Prime Video in 4K on compatible smart devices.

In support of the environment, customers are encouraged to opt for bill statements delivered for free via email or SMS for better savings as the Paper Bill Charge will be revised from RM7.00 to RM10.00 per bill/month, starting 1st August 2022. The Paper Bill Charge will be waived for customers who opt for e-Billing as their preferred bill delivery method.

Advance payment can be made via credit/debit card or online banking.

You can request for a password reset by clicking on "Forgot My Password' at the login page.

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.

The service tax rate for Astro Pay TV will be increased from 6% to 8%. The service tax for Astro Fibre, which falls under the category of telecommunication service, will remain at 6%.

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

At this point in time, the Disney+ app on Astro Ultra and Ulti Box does not support Dolby audio. We are working to enable this in a future update.

You can recover your Netflix login here or at astro.com.my/Netflix

Step 1: Head to astro.com.my/Netflix

Step 2: At the FAQ section look for "How to recover my Netflix login email and password

The iQIYI app offers subtitles in multiple languages for all their content excluding some variety shows. However, no dubbing option is available yet. You will be able to select or switch off your subtitles when you play your video in full screen.

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

You should have received an email or SMS with your activation details, please click on the link provided to be redirected to the Netflix website to activate your account.

Alternatively, you can also activate Netflix on your Ultra/Ulti Box. Please surf to CH 741 on your Ultra/Ulti Box (or click the Netflix button on your Astro remote) and follow the instructions on the screen.

Mesh WiFi network refers to a unified wireless network that is formed by utilizing inter-connected WiFi nodes (Mesh devices) placed throughout the house.

My Astro is an easy-to-use, free mobile phone app and responsive web portal that helps Astro customers to manage their Astro accounts. My Astro app allows customers to manage their accounts, pay bills, and get any support they need. In addition, customers can find and purchase the latest shows to be viewed on their Astro Box or on Astro GO. Customers can also receive news about Astro's latest products and content offerings.

Download My Astro app or visit the My Astro website.

You must subscribe to an Astro subscription (NJOI customers are not eligible) in order to get the Ulti Box.

The eligibility criteria for the Ulti Box are as follows:

New Customers

All new Astro customers with a monthly subscription fee of below RM100 will be entitled to select the Ulti Box upon signing up for Astro’s packages.

Existing Customers (Box Upgrade for Primary or Multiroom)

Existing customers are required to have an internet connection at home with a recommended internet speed of 10Mbps and above in order to upgrade your existing box to Ulti Box.

Note:

· Existing Ultra Box customers are not eligible for a swap to the Ulti Box.

· If your existing box is a PVR, you will lose access to all the recordings stored in the PVR

Multiroom (New subscription)

Customers subscribing for an additional multiroom subscription are entitled to select the Ulti Box as part of the subscription.

You can recover your Netflix subscription  here.

As a VIP (Standard VIP or Premium VIP), you will be entitled to enjoy the benefits of the VIP subscription, including:

• Access to exclusive content only on iQIYI
• Early access to selected content episodes
• Where available, access to high definition (up to 1080P viewing quality) and surroundsound (Dolby Audio) versions of the Content
• The ability to skip advertisements
• Up to 2 concurrent viewing

Additionally, as a Premium VIP, besides the benefits mentioned above, you will also be entitled to the following benefits:

• Advance previewing of selected content episodes labelled as "locked"
• Where available, access to high definition (up to 4K viewing quality)
• Up to 4 concurrent viewing of VIP content, compared to only 2 concurrent viewing enjoyed by Standard VIP members

If you have more questions about these VIP privileges, please let us know by following these steps: "Profiles" > "Feedback". More privileges are in development for VIPs. Please stay tuned and join IQIYI as a VIP to enjoy these benefits.

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

If you cancel your subscription before completing the 12-month contract period, an early termination fee may apply in accordance with your contract terms. The fee is calculated by multiplying your monthly subscription fee by the number of months remaining in your contract.

Step 1: Click "Log in" and click "Forgot my password"
Step 2: Enter your email address and click "Submit"
Step 3: An email will be sent to your registered email address with further instructions on how to reset your password

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.

Please ensure that your mobile number is up to date in our database to ensure that payment reminders are sent to the right person.

You can do so via:

1. Astro Self-Service Portal

2. Call our Customer Call Centre (CCC)

**Only account holder can update the mobile number

After order submission, the Plug & Play Box and Astro SIM card will be couriered separately to your service address. The delivery dates with the tracking numbers will be communicated via SMS.

The Plug & Play Box and Astro SIM card should arrive within 3-working days after your order submission. You may self-install your box by following the guide here.

TVBAnywhere+ is the global streaming app from Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) and is available as an add on for all Astro customers. It offers a vast library of over 40,000 hours of Chinese entertainment, including the latest drama series, variety shows, evergreen classics, and unlimited TVB originals. Customers can enjoy these shows anytime, anywhere.

Key features include:

• Up to two concurrent streams per account
• Watch on the big screen via Astro’s Ultra/Ulti Box, Android TVs, and selected Samsung and LG Smart TVs.
• Subtitles and dubbing in multiple languages: major dramas are available in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, Bahasa Malaysia and Bahasa Indonesia.

No, price for Astro customers will remain unchanged. Only the RRP price from iQIYI is changed.