Yes, the 6% Service Tax will be imposed for Astro Smartcard/SIM card replacement effective bill date 9

th

July 2024 onwards.

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

To check on your termination status or date, you may:

1) Message us on WhatsApp at 03-9543 3838. Type Termination Status
2) Submit Feedback Form
3) Reach out via Astro Official Digital platform i.e. Facebook or Chat.

Our agent will provide the information you need.

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.

On the beIN SPORTS CONNECT mobile app:
Step 1: Open the "beIN SPORTS CONNECT" app and go to your Profile
Step 2: Select "Sign in with Astro" and log in with your Astro ID
Step 3: Go to "Settings" and select the TV Login option
Step 4: A QR code scanner will appear.

You may manage your Multiroom (Smart TV) subscription via My Astro app. Download here or on your App Store or Google Play Store.

For first‑time access, logging in or signing up for Netflix before the service is fully activated may result in double charging if Netflix is activated separately using your credit card.
If you’re having trouble watching Netflix, please check the following:

1. Ensure your Ultra / Ulti Box is connected to the internet
2. Restart your Ultra / Ulti Box and try accessing Netflix again

Note: If the issue persists, please contact us for further assistance.
You may also access Netflix directly via the Netflix app on your TV, if available.

Only the account holder is allowed to manage the auto-debit facility. However, a third-party card holder has the right to withdraw their registered card from the linked-account with proper validation.

Refund fee is subject to your processing bank. However, Astro did not impose refund processing fee.

Sun NXT app allows you to create a separate kids profile for children below the age of 12. Once you log into the kids’ profile, you will be required to enter a password before you can switch back to the adult profile. All content specific to children will be tagged as 'Kids Content' and only such restricted content will be accessible through the kids’ profile.

Your account number will be used to identify/verify you for all After Sales-Services. You may also use your mobile number/ Astro smart card number/ NRIC number or Astro Box number.

Any termination within contract period will be subjected to an Early Termination Fee (ETF).

SecureGo is an authentication process that allows you to approve your My Astro transactions safely and easily using one-tap verification. This feature is available on the My Astro app. 

Once SecureGo is activated, it will be your default transaction approval method on the My Astro app. 

No, your rewards cannot be transferred to another person or exchanged for cash.

If you are interested to subscribe to Sun NXT via Astro, please click here or reach out to us via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-9543 3838.

Effective from the bill date 9th July 2024 onwards, the Service Tax for the Broadband Bundle/Fibre Bundle will be streamlined at a rate of 6%. The prorated adjustment for your Pay TV subscription will be calculated based on 6% service tax rate on your next bill, following your current subscription's tax rate.

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

You may utilise your credit balance to offset future billing on your Astro account, or contact us here for further enquiries.

You may register up to four (5) devices.

To remove devices on Astro GO, click on Settings > Registered Devices to view and remove a device(s) from the list of devices registered to your Astro ID.

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

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.

Netflix changes their prices and plans from time to time to reflect the improvements that they make to the service. They continue to invest heavily in great new shows and films, to deliver great value for money.

Astro & Broadband offers Astro content with Astro Fibre, Maxis Fibre Broadband and Allo City Broadband for customers to enjoy the best entertainment through Astro while staying connected with high-speed internet.

With the current Astro & Broadband plans, customers will enjoy substantial savings bychoosing their desired broadband speed from 30Mbps - 800Mbps to accompany their Astro packages.

FAQs: Netflix on Astro

1. What is Netflix?

Netflix is a streaming entertainment service that offers a wide variety of award-winning TV programmes, films, anime, documentaries and more - on thousands of internet-connected devices. There's always something new to discover, and more TV shows and movies are added every month. The more you watch, the better Netflix gets at recommending TV shows and movies you’ll love.

Astro customers with an internet-connected Ultra Box or Ulti Box canaccess the Netflix app and watch Netflix content via their Astro Box. For more information about Netflix, visit the Netflix website https://about.netflix.com/en

2. Which new pack comes with Netflix?

Any packages with Entertainment Plus, Movies Plus & Sports Plus will include Netflix. The default Netflix offering is Netflix Standard (2 screens and HD viewing) as part of your Entertainment Plus, Movies Plus and Sports Plus subscription. You can upgrade up to Netflix Premium (4 screens and 4K UHD viewing) at a price of RM 10 (inclusive of govt. tax).

Note: For the above subscriptions, you may use the email address used for your existing subscription with Netflix to activate and the future billing for Netflix will be transferred to your Astro bundle charges. For users that are billed for Netflix through Apple before joining the Astro bundle, remember to cancel your Apple billing arrangement after activating the Astro bundle else you may be double charged for your Netflix account.

If you do not have a bundle which includes Netflix, you may also add anew Netflix subscription to your Astro Bill for billing convenience.

3. How do I know if my new pack includes Netflix?

If Netflix is included as part of your Astro pack, you will find it in My Astro app called “Apps” 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 “MonthlyCharges”

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.

4. I signed up for the EntertainmentPlus / Movies Plus / Sports Plus pack that includes Netflix. How do I activate my Netflix account?

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.

5. Will I be able to access Netflix on my Ultra/Ulti Box?

You will be able to access Netflix on your Ultra and Ulti Box. However, kindly note that if you have an Ulti Box with a Netflix Premium subscription, you will not be able to watch content in 4K UHD and Netflix Spatial Audio.

6. How do I change my Netflix plan or account information?

You can make changes to your Netflix plans that are included in your Bundle through My Astro app.

You can change your non Astro-bundled a-la carte Netflix plan at any time by signing into Netflix.com and visiting the Account page, then selecting Change Plan to view and select available plans.

7. How many devices can I access Netflix at once?

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.

Netflix Standard account customers are allowed to watch shows in Full HD and download them to watch offline on up to 2 supported devices at a time.

On the other hand,Netflix Basic account customers are allowed to watch shows in HD and download shows for offline viewing on only 1 supported device at a time.

8. You can add a new Netflix account to your bill through CH 741 or clicking the Netflix button on the remote control. Please enter the email address you would like to use for Netflix subscription and ensure the Billing partner is Astro.

If you would like to transfer your existing Netflix Account to be charged under Astro bill, please follow the steps below:

- Cancel your existing subscription with Netflix

- Once the remaining duration of your existing subscription has ended, you may proceed to subscribe for Netflix via Astro bill

- To subscribe, go to CH 741 and enter the email address used for your previous subscription with Netflix

- Once successfully completed, all existing settings and watching history on your Netflix account will be brought over

9. I have added a Netflix account to my Astro bill. Do I need to perform any activation?

By adding a Netflix account to your Astro bill, your Netflix account is already activated. No additional steps for activation are required.

10. When I create a new Netflix account to link to my Astro Bill, will I lose all my current watching history in Netflix?

You may retain your watch history and settings of your existing Netflix account by using the same email of your Netflix account during the linking of your Netflix account with Astro.

11. I forgot my Netflix username or password. How do I find my username or reset my password?

If you have forgotten your username or password, you may follow the steps below:

Step 1. Go to netflix.com

Step 2:Click on Sign In

Step 3:Click on “Need Help” to reset password

12. I forgot which Netflix account is associated with my Astro Account. How do I find that out?

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”

Step 3: Login with Astro ID

Step 4:Proceed to Netflix.com for account recovery

13. What will happen to my Netflix account if I cancel my Astro service or change my Astro package?

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.

14. What happens to my Netflix account if I move to a new address?

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

15. How do I cancel Netflix?

If you are subscribed to Netflix via a bundle, Netflix comes by default as part of your entitlement.

If you are subscribed to Netflix as an a-la carte, the cancellation of Netflix can only be done via Netflix’s Website, etc. This change will reflect in your next bill.

From mid-December 2021 you may also cancel Netflix add-on through Astro Call Center.

16. I would like to change the Netflix account linked to my Astro pack. What should I do?

Please visit http://help.netflix.com to call or start a live chat with Netflix’s customer support agents. You will be assisted to unlink your Netflix account from your Astro subscription. After the process, you may link another Netflix account to your Astro subscription.

17. Will Netflix be automatically added to my Astro subscription?

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.

18. Will Astro censor Netflix content?

Absolutely not. Astro wants to give our members the convenience of having all their favourite series, exciting originals, vernacular signatures, live sports and local blockbuster movies all in one place.

19. I have signed up for two (2) or more main Astro subscriptions bundled with Netflix. Will I be entitled for multiple Netflix subscriptions?

Yes. You are entitled to separate Netflix accounts for each main Astro subscription e.g. If you have subscribed to Entertainment Plus, Platinum Pack, etc separately. Therefore, if you have more than one main Astro subscription with Netflix, you may choose to create multiple email addresses to activate each respective Netflix subscription. Please follow the steps provided to you via email/SMS in order to activate your Netflix subscriptions on the website.

20. Why should I subscribe to a Netflix on Astro vs direct subscription via the Netflix app?

- With numerous OTT entrants, consumers are suffering from subscription fatigue. In fact, they are looking for a one stop shop platform where OTT services are integrated in one place.

- Astro offers flexibility and convenience with new packs where customers can get the convenience of accessing a variety of content via Ultra Box as the single remote-control solution.

- In addition, there will be cost savings for Astro customers to purchase both Netflix and Astro together. Even better deals are available if customers also subscribe to broadband for a better-connected experience.

For other boxes, customers are advised to recycle them 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 nearby.

For all recycling-related questions, please click here.

After successfully adding ZEE5 Premium to your bill, follow the simple steps below to stream ZEE5 on your Ultra/Ulti Box:

Step 1: Go to your Astro Home Page and click “ZEE5” under the Apps rail
Step 2: Scan the QR code on screen with your mobile device
Step 3: Log in with an existing ZEE5 ID or sign up for a new account. Then, enter the activation code displayed on your TV screen into the ZEE5 mobile app.
Step 4: Now, enjoy streaming ZEE5 on your Ultra/Ulti Box!
Please ensure that the email address used to log in to the app is the same one used to purchase your ZEE5 premium subscription.

You can enjoy the Sun NXT app via Ultra or Ulti Box by following these steps:

1. Launch the Sun NXT app icon on your Ultra and Ulti box
2. Click on “Log in” button via top menu in Sun NXT app
3. Follow the instructions displayed on your TV screen

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 the bill has been paid, there will not be any additional service tax charge. However, if the bill has been issued by Astro but has not been paid, then the 8% Service Tax will be reflected in the next bill with adjustments on the new tax rate for services rendered from 1st March onwards.

Example:
Bills issued on 15th February will be charged the 6% SST. Customers will see proration for 8% from 1st – 14th March in the next bill issued on 15th March 2024. If you have fully paid your February bill before 1st March, the Service Tax will remains at 6%. You will be able to see the adjustment reflected in your next bill.

Astro & Broadband comes with 24-month contract commitment.

The WiFi SSID and password of the Mesh unit will be automatically synchronized to the WiFi router. Hence, there is no need to configure the WiFi parameters.

*WiFi SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of your wireless network, also known as Network ID. It is viewable to anyone with a wireless device within reachable distance of your network.

By changing from a 12-months commitment period to 24-months, there will not be any cancellation fee applicable. You will start a new contract with 24-months commitment and receive the corresponding discount for that duration.

There will be no installation fee for both Astro Box and Ultra Box. The Multiroom (second decoder) must be installed at the same registered address as your primary subscription.

Starting 29th April 2025 onwards, the Sun NXT app will be available on the Ultra/Ulti Box for all Astro customers to enjoy on the big screen, web app or/and mobile app.

Your bill statement will include details of your monthly subscription charges; e.g. charges for your chosen Astro packages and Broadband service. It will also show the time period of which your first bill will cover, as well as indicate how much the total charges are and when the payment due date is.