• 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 available if customers also subscribe to broadband for a better-connected experience.

There will be no automatic migration. Customers will continue with their existing Astro plans as usual and may choose to subscribe to Astro X3 separately if they wish.

Please update your auto-debit payment details via My Astro Portal.

If you are currently receiving a paper bill, your billing delivery method will automatically switch to e-bill once your e-invoice request is accepted. This also means you'll be saving RM10 on paper bill fees. Please ensure that your email address is accurate.

Click here

if you wish to update your contact details.

Your purchase will be reflected on your next monthly Astro bill. For example, if you rented a movie for RM 15.00 for 2 days and your next bill statement is in 2 weeks. RM15.00 will be reflected in your Astro subscription bill in two weeks' time.

Starting 23 March 2023, Astro customers will be able to enjoy ZEE5 Premium’s exciting content offerings for only RM10.80/month on the big screen via their Ultra and Ulti Box, website or on the-go via the ZEE5 mobile app, available on Android and IOS devices.

• If you have signed up for a PVR (New customers), you will have to maintain your Astro subscription for 24 months, or a pro-rated penalty shall apply.
• If you have signed up for a PVR (Existing customers), you will have to maintain your Astro subscription for 24 months, or a pro-rated penalty shall apply.
• If you took up a PVR decoder at a special offer with the package subscription of Super Pack Lite/Super Pack/Super Pack Plus/monthly subscription > RM169.60 (price includes Govt tax), you will have to maintain your package subscription for a minimum of 6 months, or a flat penalty fee of RM106 (price includes Govt tax) shall apply.

Astro does not provide installment plan facilities. You are advised to pay your charges before the due date, as per your monthly bill statement.

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.

If you already have a WeTV subscription, you are allowed to subscribe to WeTV VIP with the same mobile number via Astro; however, your existing account will continue to run until you manually cancel it. With two active subscriptions with the same mobile number, your subscriptions will be added on top of your existing account and you will be charged twice on two separate accounts.

If your monthly/quarterly/yearly bill has not been generated yet as of 9

th

July 2024, the 6% Service Tax will be reflected accordingly. For customers whose bill has been generated, the 6% service tax will be reflected in the next bill cycle following your bill frequency.

Bahasa Malaysia (BM) and Traditional Chinese subtitles will be available where rights permit. However, subtitle availability may vary depending on the title.

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.

You will be contacted by an Astro representative within two working days to advise you on the next course of action.

The balance will be credited into your account, which will be reflected when you receive your next bill. The balance credit will be used to offset your bill balance.

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

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

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

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

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

For Ultra/Ulti Plug & Play Box installation, it is recommended that you attempt to self-install by following the installation guide here, but there is an option to request for an installer to install the box at your premise. However, there will be a separate fee for this service request.

Currently, there are no rebates provided when you sign-up for the Ultra/Ulti Plug & Play Box.

The change in due date to 25 days after your billing date is to ensure that your transactions will be processed in a timely manner and subsequently ensure you will enjoy uninterrupted viewing. Please be assured that this change will not affect your monthly bill amount. Kindly check your latest monthly bill statement for more details about this revision.

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.

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

The "coming soon" label on some streaming apps on your TV and the "Apps" page of Astro's website allows our customers to stay on top of new launches as they happen! Stay tuned for these upcoming streaming apps so you can access even more content that you love from across the world.

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.

Astro customers can make payments via My Astro app, Auto-debit, WhatsApp,Astro Quick Pay and other authorised payment channels withoutsurcharge for the easiest and fastest way to pay their Astro bills.

Bill payments at selected petrolstations, convenience stores, retail/mobile shops, kiosks, and e-Wallets, may incur a surcharge of up to RM0.50 per transaction by the appointed collection agencies of RMS (Razer), ATX, MobilityOne and e-Pay.

The surcharge is imposed by third-party payment collection partners for services rendered.

You can refer to all our payment options below. Those marked with ‘*’ will be subject to a surcharge by appointed collection agencies.

A. ASTRO SELF-SERVICE METHODS

My Astro App:

1. Download My Astro app
2. Login with your Astro ID
3. Go to Account > Bills
4. You will be able to see your outstanding bill amount, make payment, download bill statements, and view payment history all in one app.

My Astro Web:

1. Alternatively, you can use the web version
2. Note: We recommend downloading the My Astro app for a better experience

Astro Quick Pay:

1. Visit pay.astro.com.my.
2. Just enter your 10-digit Astro Account Number and proceed with the instructions that follow.
3. Note: You will not be able to view your payment history on WhatsApp. For a better experience to manage your bills (To view your payment history), you can download the My Astro app.

B. OTHER HASSLE-FREE METHODS
Auto-Debit: Click here for step-by-stepinstructions on how to activate auto-debit payment via My Astro app.

JomPAY: Look for the JomPAY logo on your latest bill, log into your preferred online banking platform, and submit your payment details.
• Biller Code: 9639 (unique to Astro only)
• Ref-1: <10-digit Astro account number> (E.g. 08XXXXXXXX)


C. BANKS

Maybank:

• ATM
• Online banking

Visit maybank2u.com.my for more information.


Public Bank:

• ATM
• Cash Deposit Machine & Cheque Deposit
• Online banking

Visit pbebank.com for more information.


Bank Simpanan Nasional:

• ATM
• Cash Deposit Machine
• Online banking
• SMS banking
• BSN Ejen Bank Berdaftar (EBB)
• Over-the-counter payments

Visit mybsn.com.my for more information.


Agrobank:

• ATM
• Online banking
• Over-the-counter payments

Visit agrobank.com.my for more information.

D. e-WALLETS

ATX*
Boost, GoPayz, KelantanPay, Zcity (GEM REWARD), SabahPay, Tapay, GoPay,MerchantTradeMoney, ToneGroup, Elinking, Mpay, Mcash, and other various smaller wallets.

e-Pay*
Touch n Go (TnG), Grab Pay, Shopee, BigPay, True Money

E. OTHER METHODS

Associated Retailers:

RMS (Razer/ MOL)*
7-Eleven, 99 Speedmart, Caring Pharmacy

ATX*
RedONE Shop, Mobile Money, Runcit Hero (telecommunication shops), Parcel Hub (courier shops), Kiosk, DHL

Mobility One*
Kedai D’mart, Happy Mart, Pasaraya Sakan, PusatKomuniti Desa (PKD), Aeon Big and various sundry shops

e-Pay*
Petrol stations (Petronas, Shell, BHP, Caltex, Petron), KK Mart, Mydin, MyNews, SenHeng, Hai-O, Giant, TF ValueMart, Billion, Big Pharmacy

💳 Want to manage your Astro bills easily?

📱 Download the My Astro app to:
- View and download bill statements
- Check payment history
- Pay in just a few taps

Currently, this change affects SMS bills only. Other SMSs such as (but not limited to) bill reminders, payment notifications, promotional SMSs or technical appointment reminders will still be sent to you if applicable.

Unfortunately, this Astro Fibre App is only supported with RG21 or RG31 (launching soon) router. For any enquiries, please contact our Customer Contact Centre at 03 – 9543 1543 and an Astro agent will be available to assist you immediately.

Upon completion of the termination process, customer will receive one last closing bill stating the total amount due to Astro according to their billing option.

For customers who had opted to switch their billing option to e-bill or SMS bill, they will receive their final bill accordingly.

For customers who opted for paper bill, they will receive the final bill via paper bill. (The Paper Bill Charge will be applied).

Want to return your Ultra or Ulti Plug & Play Box? It's simple and free!

Here's what you can do with your unused Ultra/Ulti Plug & Play Box:

1. Return your device to us via Arranged Pick-up:

Step 1: Please call Astro's Contact Centre at 03-9543 3838 to schedule an arranged pick-up by one of our courier partners.

Step 2: Just sit back and relax! A courier agent will come to your doorstep to retrieve the devices.

If you see the message "Unable to proceed” error, it means the content you are trying to watch is not available under your current Astro subscription package.

1. Check Your Subscription
Verify whether the Astro Smart TV is included in your Astro package via My Astro app/web (kindly refer here).

2. Ensure You're Logged In to the Correct Astro ID
Make sure you're signed in with the Astro ID linked to your active Astro account.

3. Refresh Your Account Access

• Log out of the Astro app and log back in.
• Restart the app and try accessing the content again.

If you believe the content is included in your subscription but the error persists, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or Feedback Form and provide:

• Astro ID use
• Smart TV model
• OS version
• Error reported on device

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

A security question will be asked when making payments with credit cards over the phone. All other payment channels will not require any form of verification.

All Customers on any Bundle which includes Movies Pack, those with the Movies Add‑On, customers subscribed to the HBO Pack Add‑On, as well as customers on the Astro One Epic Pack, will automatically be entitled to the new channels.

Yes, your information will still be available in the HBO Max app if you choose to sign in using the same email address as your current Astro login.

If you're still having trouble activating your Prime Video subscription, please reach out to Astro Customer Service for help:

1. Sending a WhatsApp message with "Hi" to 03-9543 3838 for assistance.
2. www.astro.com.my/contactus/form

Once the e-invoicing is activated, you cannot change your bill delivery method. If you do, your e-invoice will be automatically deactivated.

beIN SPORTS CONNECT is the ultimate live streaming sports service that provides you with access to global sporting events both LIVE and on-demand such as major European football leagues and over 3,000 hours of live tennis via Astro's Ultra Box, Ulti Box, mobile app or web.

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.

Yes, to enable subtitles or dubbing in your desired language, click on the subtitles/dubbing selection option at the bottom right corner of the video player, then click on the language you desire.

Within the packs itself, it is not possible to replace or swap out specific services or content. These new packs are designed to provide the best value and content variety at an affordable price. We encourage you to enjoy your experience with the pack and if you’d like, to consider any suitable add-ons for content/service/apps to complement your viewing experience further.

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).