4K UHD offers 4 times the resolution of HDTV (4K UHD has 3840x2160 resolution with 8 million pixels compared to HD which has 1920x1080 with 2 million pixels), sharper detail, smoother lines and a richer colour palette, as well as a vibrant colour TV experience.

Customers on Ultra Box with Sports Pack can tune in to the Astro SuperSport UHD Channel (CH 805 and CH 806) for an exciting selection of Sports content such as the Premier League and the Spanish Primera Liga.

Customers on Ultra Box with Movies Pack and News & Documentaries add-on can stream some of the latest movies and documentaries respectively in UHD by pressing the “Home” button on your remote and exploring your choices at no additional cost.

In addition, customers can rent additional movies on top of their subscription and stream the latest and hottest 4K UHD Blockbuster movies, drama series and local movies, blockbuster movies in Ultra HD via Astro First Channel 480, and Astro Best Channel 481 and VOD titles in “Store”.

Please note that a standard rent rate applies for all these titles, to learn more about the pricing, head over to the FAQ section at www.astro.com.my/ultra

Astro invests billions of ringgits in content annually to keep Malaysians entertained and informed. Hence, we work alongside industry players, content partners and regulators in protecting intellectual property so that Astro can continue to produce and aggregate compelling content for our viewers.

We continue to educate and raise awareness among the public and businesses about the economic and social losses caused by content piracy. You can play your part in combating piracy by reporting potential copyright infringement of Astro content to the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) on the following channels:

• 1-800-886-800 (hotline)
• 03-8882 6088 (Enforcement Command Centre)
• +6019-279 4317 (WhatsApp)

You will receive SMS notifications upon successful sign-up with a delivery tracking number for the Plug & Play Box and the Astro SIM card.

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.

Subscribing to Disney+ through Astro gives you access to more than just streaming apps. In addition to Disney+, you can enjoy a wide range of entertainment through Astro, including local and international content, live sports, movies, TV shows and on-demand programming.

Astro also offers flexible ways to enjoy Disney+, whether as a standalone subscription, bundled with other streaming services, or included as part of selected Astro packages.

Depending on the subscription option you choose, subscribing to Disney+ through Astro may also offer better value through bundled savings and promotional offers. In addition, you can conveniently manage your Disney+ subscription together with your Astro account through the My Astro app or web.

For the latest Disney+ subscription options and offers, click 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 TVBAnywhere+ app offers over 40,000 hours of Chinese entertainment, including the latest drama series, variety shows, evergreen classics, and unlimited TVB originals that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere. It also features exclusive dramas, known as TVBAnywhere+ Originals, such as

Ghost Cleansing Ltd

and

OPM

, which are available exclusively on the app. In addition, the app includes selected movie titles for on-demand viewing, providing more flexibility compared to the TVB channels on Astro.

For customers who wish to have their physical tax invoices reprinted, there will be a flat fee of RM10.00 levied as part of the process which has been implemented since year 2015.

SecureGo authorisations are required for all transactions via My Astro app v6.2.0 (effective 18 June 2024). Transactions via other platforms or older app version will still use the SMS OTP.

Yes, subtitles are available in various languages including English, Malay, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) etc.

To enable this feature, click on the subtitles selection option at the bottom right corner of the video player, then click on the language you desire.

You may check your bills and outstanding via My Astro web or My Astro app via this link.

Note: Bill statements and payment history are not available on WhatsApp. For a more complete billing experience, including access to your payment history, download and use the My Astro app.

Unfortunately, this means that you are using a TV model that does not support 4K UHD resolution (Sony BRAVIA 4K GB, Sony BRAVIA 4K UR or Sony BRAVIA VH).

Not to worry, we are working with the Sony team to ensure you will be able to enjoy these 4K UHD channels soon. We will keep you posted once these channels are available to you!

Customers who have activated the trial will be notified before it expires. They can choose to continue by subscribing at a price that will be disclosed later. If they are not interested, the trial will automatically expire after 2 months with no action required from them. Your Prime Video access will auto-expire, and you won’t be charged. However, please visit

https://product.astro.com.my/apps/primevideo

to stay updated on Prime Video.

Yes, you can switch your current Asian Favourites selection to Viu Premium for FREE or purchase
Viu Premium as an add-on to your subscription for as low as RM8.40/month. Please refer to Q5
to Q9 for more information.

Please ensure that your existing Viu Premium account is terminated directly via the Viu mobile
app so you are not billed twice on two separate accounts. You can also reach out to Viu's
Customer Service (refer to Q18) or click on the “Contact Us” tab in the Viu app should you
require further assistance.

The Astro X3 packs are available to both new and existing Astro customers, making it easier for customers to enjoy a fully digital viewing experience. For existing Astro customers, subscribing to an Astro X3 pack under a 12-month contract will be treated as a new subscription, and a separate account will be created.

To manage this subscription, customers will need to register a new Astro ID using a new email address. This ensures a smooth and seamless self-service experience, with each subscription managed independently.

Yes, you have the option to transfer the credit balance to another active Astro account. It will be considered as payment to that account and is subject to Astro's terms & conditions.

You may enquire by submitting a Feedback Form. Please choose the following feedback type and issue:

Feedback type : Payment/Billing
Issue : I want to ask about a refund

OR

Reach out via Astro Official Digital platform i.e. Facebook or Chat. Our agent will assist on your request.

The new Astro X3 packs and existing Astro One packs differ in how customers access Astro services and content, as shown below:

Yes. You can make payment using your credit card via My Astro Portal:

- For One-time payment: All Master/Visa 3D secured debit/credit cards for one-time payment issued by banks in Malaysia

- For Auto-Debit: All Master/Visa/AMEX debit/credit cards issued by banks in Malaysia

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.

When using our One Time Payment (OTP) method, you may register more than one credit card per account. However, a single card account can only be used for a maximum of three accounts for OTP transactions.

When using our auto-debit facility, you can only register one card with Astro. Any subsequent card registrations will override the current one.

E‑Invoicing is a fully digital version of your invoice that is created and shared electronically based on the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia’s (IRBM) national e‑Invoicing requirement. Instead of using paper or manual documents, everything is processed digitally for a smoother and more secure billing experience.

There are no changes to your charges, but the way your invoice is generated becomes more efficient and in alignment with national tax requirements.

Please check your internet speed and connection status via internet connection test. If your internet is working fine and the issue persists, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or

Feedback Form

.

If you have a box that is not an Ultibox or Ultrabox, please recycle your box at a registered collection centre that will properly manage the boxes in an environmentally friendly way. Click here to find a registered collection centre near you.

For your old Ultibox or Ultrabox, once your Plug & Play Box has been activated, a courier service will reach out to you within TWO (2) weeks for a time for them to pick up the old Astro box and SIM card/Smartcard.

1. Ensure that all cables have been plugged out of the old Astro box. To remove the white satellite cable from your old Astro box, simply hold the cable, twist, and gently pull.
2. Set aside these items to be ready for our delivery partner to pick up from you

- Old Astro Box
- Old Astro Smartcard/SIM Card (leave this in your Astro Box)

1. When a courier arrives at your residence, do confirm that they are collecting items on behalf of Astro.
2. Allow the courier to check the serial number of the Astro box.
3. Hand them all the items for return, and you're done!

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.

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

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.

Yes, you will. Customers who purchased Astro First / Astro Best / Pay-per-View event in February 2024 with a viewing period in March 2024 will be charged an 8% Service Tax in their next bill.

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.

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.

The Astro Fibre App is a mobile application exclusively for Astro Fibre customers to allow them to schedule when each user can access the internet, content filtering that blocks harmful sites, Internet Security to protect against phishing and risky links, and Traffic Boost to prioritize calls, streaming, and gaming when it matters most., easy device management, amongst many other features for a better WiFi experience to keep your family safe and secure network.

Thank you for your interest in returning your Astro Box & Smart card/SIM card. By returning these items, you are playing your part in preserving our environment as we will refurbish the box and return it to circulation or recycle it.

All Astro box and smartcard/SIM cards are also property of Astro and as per our current T&Cs, customers are required to return them upon termination of Astro services.

While there is no limit on device registrations, concurrent viewing limits depend on the HBO Max subscription plan: the HBO Pack with HBO Max Premium plan allows streaming on up to 4 devices simultaneously, whereas the HBO Pack with HBO Max Standard plan permits streaming on up to 2 devices at the same time.

Astro Rewards is open to all *Active Astro PayTV customers and their immediate family members

* "Active Astro customer" refers to subscriber of the Astro Service and whose account is current and active with no outstanding payments due and owing to Astro 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 as at the date of winner notification. Winners must remain active Astro customers until the date of collection of prizes.

Yes, you can! Kindly refer to the step above and log in with your Simply South details. However, kindly take note if you are interested to enjoy Astro’s exclusive pricing, you would need to discontinue your current Simply South subscription and resubscribe with Astro by sending us a WhatsApp message, “Hi” to 03-9543 3838.

Yes. There is a possibility more courier partners will be added in the future. We will keep you informed of any new information.