Starting

12 December 2023

, users must log in using their

registered email address

,

mobile number

, or a

social account

(Facebook, Google, or Apple) to access any of Astro's digital platforms, including

My Astro

,

Astro GO

, and

Astro's official website

.

You can get your TIN from the

MyTax Portal

or visit the nearest IRBM branch.

Yes, if you’re a non-Malaysian living or working in Malaysia, your Astro Broadband Bundle/Astro Fibre Bundle are subject to the 6% Service Tax effective bill date 9th July 2024 onwards.

If you experience constant loading or buffering while watching content on the Astro Smart TV app, please follow the steps below:

1. Update Your Smart TV Software

• Ensure your Smart TV is running the latest software or firmware version.
• Check for updates in your TV's Settings menu and install any available updates.

2. Restart Your Devices

• Turn off and restart the following devices:
  • Router
  • Modem (if applicable)
  • Smart TV
• Wait a few minutes for all devices to reconnect and stabilize.
• Relaunch the Astro app and test the VOD content again.

3. Clear the Astro App Cache

• Clear the application cache on your Smart TV.
• After clearing the cache, reopen the Astro app and check if the buffering issue has been resolved.

4. Reinstall the Astro App

• Uninstall the Astro app from your Smart TV.
• Download and install the latest version from your TV's app store.
• Launch the app and test any content again.

5. Still Experiencing Buffering Issues?

• Check whether other devices on the same network are heavily using the internet.
• Use a LAN cable for a more stable connection if possible.

If you are still having issues, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or Feedback Form and provide:

• Astro ID use
• Smart TV model
• OS version
• Type of internet connection (Wi‑Fi or LAN)
• Screenshot/photo of the error message

This will help our support team investigate and assist you further.

If your My Astro App is still accessible, you may go to Account then scroll down to Support & Settings. Click Submit Your Enquiry to provide your feedback either through the feedback form.

OR

You may submit your feedback here.

Yes, for customers on the Entertainment, Entertainment Plus, Premium 2, Premium 3 or
Platinum Pack, you may remain with your current Asian Favourites selection: Chinese, Indian or
Indonesian. If you would like to add Viu Premium to your bundle, you may do so for only
RM8.40/month (RRP: RM21.90). Please reach out to us via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-9543
3838 to add Viu Premium to your subscription.

If Astro does not receive your payment by the stated due date, your service may be disrupted as our system will automatically suspend your account. If you then wish to reconnect your subscription account, a charge of up to RM42.40 (inclusive of SST) will be imposed upon reconnection.

Find out more about the reconnection fee here.

Yes, watching on the Astro Smart TV app will utilise one (1) of your Astro Go concurrency.

The eKYC link is only valid for 3 days to complete the eKYC verification process. You will be required to submit a fresh Astro account application.

No, the Astro Fibre App is a free mobile application for all Astro Fibre customers with the RG21 router or RG31 (launching soon) router. However we may introduce paid services in the future via the app.

f you decide to switch your existing Asian Favourites selection to Viu Premium, your current
selection will no longer be valid. This means that you will no longer be able to access any
channels or apps that is part of your current selection.

However, if you wish to remain with your existing Asian Favourites selection and enjoy Viu
Premium, please refer to Q8.

For technical visit, the current fees will remain unchanged i.e.: 8% Service Tax absorbed by Astro. As for installation fees, current fees will remain unchanged i.e.: 6% Service Tax has already been included in installation fees, as 2% will be absorbed by Astro.

Yes, you will need to activate SecureGo again if you're on a new device.

When you activate SecureGo on a different device, you will receive an email to notify you that the device has been de-registered. 

If you suspect that someone else has gained access to your phone, contact our customer service immediately at 03-9543 3838 to unlink your Astro ID. 

Please reach out to the Viu team if you have any enquiries or require assistance with
the app. Their customer support is available from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to
Friday (excluding Public Holidays).

You may contact Viu’s customer support team by:
1. Emailing to: e[email protected]; or
2. Call or WhatsApp them at 018 - 9429950 ; or
3. Reaching out to them via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ViuMalaysia/

If you would like to contact Astro, you may reach out to our Customer Service Centre by:
1. Submitting a feedback form here: www.astro.com.my/contactus/form; or
2. Reaching out to us via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-9543 3838 for assistance

To be eligible, you'll need to be an Active Astro Pay TV customer with a valid Astro ID.

An Active Astro customer refers to a subscriber of the Astro Service, whose account is current and active with no outstanding payments due and who has not breached the Astro subscription agreement nor given any instructions to terminate and/or suspend his/her subscription to the Astro Service.

Each account you hold is entitled to one (1) tier status based on the longest active smartcard.

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.

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

To request for a move, you may choose to:

(The fastest way) Self-serve by logging in to My Astro and follow the steps below:

1. Download the My Astro app or use the web version of My Astro
2. Login using your Astro ID
3. Go to Account > Profile > Address
4. Tap on the edit icon on 'Service address'
5. Verify your identity via SecureGo or OTP
6. Fill in your new address and confirm your relocation
7. A support ticket will be created and we will be in touch

OR

Submit your feedback via below link: https://support.astro.com.my/feedback-form

1: Choose Feedback Type

• Type: Technical issues
• Issue: I want to enquire about installation/ relocation

2: Fill in the form and click “Submit” support ticket.

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

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.

You can use your existing Prime Video account to access Prime Video on the Ultra/Ulti Box however, if you would like to enjoy the Prime Video for 2 months without additional cost, you may register with a new mobile number/email address. Alternatively, you can activate the 2-month access period using the same mobile number or email address associated with your Prime Video account after your current subscription ends, anytime between 24 April 2025 and 23 June 2025.

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, 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.

Yes, you can continue to access Prime Video if you have an active subscription to the Epic or Movie packs, where Prime Video is included.

If you upgraded to a pack that includes Prime, you do not need to reactivate Prime Video. Streaming access will continue seamlessly.

If you downgraded from a pack that includes Prime Video, you will need to reactivate Prime Video to resume streaming and retain your watch history.

Your watch history is linked to the Prime Video account that was initially activated. Therefore, if you reactivate Prime Video using the same email address or mobile number used during the original activation, your previous watch history will be restored.

Note: If you are on any other pack, you will need to purchase Prime Video separately at RM25 month to continue enjoying access.

The minimum recommended internet speed is 10 Mbps for HD videos and 30 Mbps for 4K UHD videos.

You will be able to watch almost immediately while the content streams through your Astro Box. Buffer time for the video to load will depend on the speed of your broadband.

If you're interested in subscribing to the HBO Max app via Astro, you can use the My Astro app through the following methods:

• App: Download the My Astro app from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Huawei AppGallery.
• Web: Visit www.astro.com.my/max
• STB: You can subscribe HBO Max by either launching the HBO Max app OR the My Astro app on your Ultra/Ulti Box.
• WhatsApp: You can reach out to us via WhatsApp by typing "Hi" to 03-9543 3838. Then from main menu select Add-on Purchase -> Enter code HBOMAXULT.

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.

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.

You will be able to enjoy your Viu Premium membership immediately upon purchase/choosing it
under your Asian Favourites bundle option. For further clarification, feel free to reach out to us
via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-9543 3838.

STEP 1
Check the Audio settings on your box and set to Auto.
Refer guide to change Set HDMI Audio.

STEP 2
If issue persist, check if there is any 3rd party device (sound system/hdmi splitter) connected between box and TV.

STEP 3
If using 3rd party devices, bypass/remove 3rd party device and make sure HDMI cable connected directly from box to TV.

STEP 4
If issue persist, connect to Live Agent via WhatsApp for help.

For any technical issues, you may visit Astro's Help & Support page then scroll down to 2. Technical Troubleshooting - Ultra Box / Ulti Box

OR

Send Hi to our WhatsApp at 03-9543 3838. Then select Help & Support for assistance.

Subscribing to any of the Astro X3 pack will not affect your existing Astro plan. The Astro X3 pack is treated as a separate subscription, with a new account created under a different email address. Your current Astro plan and its services will remain active and unchanged unless you choose to terminate them separately.

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.

No, you can only stream the beIN SPORTS CONNECT app on one device at a time.

No, if your account is suspended or disconnected, you will retain your existing subscription when you reconnect.

There are no extra charges as it is a value-added service introduced provided for your convenience.

Yes, this is a one-time approval, and you do not need to submit your application every month.

Astro X3 allow up to 2 concurrent streams at the same time, shared across your registered devices. If you’d like to enjoy more simultaneous viewing, you can add GO+ to increase to up to 4 concurrent streams for RM5.99 per month (exclusive of SST). While streaming is flexible across devices, only one Smart TV can be used at a time. The remaining streams can be used on mobile or other supported devices via Astro GO.