Step 1:
Type ASTRO<space>BAL<space>10-Digit Astro Account No. 
Example: ASTRO BAL 08XXXXXXXX

*Standard telco charges and Terms and Conditions apply

Step 2:
Send SMS to 66688

At this point in time, 4K UHD content from Disney+ Hotstar is not available on the Ultra or Ulti Box. We are working to enable this on the Ultra Box in a future update. 

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

Returning your Astro box & Smart card/SIM card is a very simple process.

For existing Ultra Box or Ulti Box user, call 03-9543 3838 to schedule our courier partner to come pick up the box or drop them off at the closest Astro Service Centre or Exclusive Partner near you. Click here to find a Customer Service Centre (CSC) or Astro Exclusive Partner (AEP) near you.

For any unreturned Ultra Box or Ulti Box, a box fee of RM100 may be charged to your account.

For all other boxes, please recycle your box at a registered collection center that will properly manage the boxes in an environmentally friendly way. Click here to find a registered collection center near you.

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.

We would recommend the following browsers for a smooth verification process:

• Google Chrome

• Microsoft Edge

• Mozilla Firefox

• Safari

Currently, Maxis, Digi, Celcom, TuneTalk, U-Mobile, Yes, XOX and Webe.

Users can easily access all their streaming Apps such as Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Viu etc by clicking the “APPS” button on their remote control. After clicking this button, they will be brought to the Apps rail under the home page.

 

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 can access the Netflix app and watch Netflix content via their Astro Box. For more information about Netflix, visit the Netflix website.

Your Astro Rewards tier is based on how long you've continuously been an Active Astro Pay TV customer:

• Magenta: 0 - 2 years
• Silver: >2 - 9 years
• Gold: >9 - 15 years
• Diamond: >15+ years

The rewards you will receive depends on which tier you're in. Rewards are cumulative: If you're in Diamond tier, you will be able to enjoy all the benefits from Magenta, Silver, and Gold tiers.

If you cancel your Astro Pay TV services but resubscribe at a later date, your duration (year) with us will reset to zero and restart according to your new activation date. Your Astro Rewards tier will reset to Magenta.

My Astro app and web is currently available in English and Bahasa Malaysia only.

Yes, an existing IPTV customer is eligible to switch to Astro Fibre. However, your IPTV services will be switched to a Plug & Play service, and your existing Astro PVR / B.yond Box will be upgraded to the Ultra/Ulti box. There is no additional charge for the Astro Ultra/Ulti upgrade. Please note that you will be re-contracted for 24 months upon installation.

You may proceed with the following troubleshooting steps and it shouldn't take you much longer than 15 min

1. Please standby a computer/laptop to access to the internet and connection must be via LAN cable (connect the LAN cable to the Yellow port at Tplink Router and direct to the computer/laptop).

2. You may open any web browser such as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and etc.

3. On the address bar, please go to tplinkwifi.net and to access to below login page. Type the Username and  Password, then click "Login".

The default login of the router is available on the sticker at the back of the router. If you have done a configuration on your  router previously, the password may be different.

For example, below is the login details of the above router:
 

Username: admin

Password: TIMECE24
 

4. Once you have successfully login, the router's web-based setup page will appear. Please follow below steps for the configuration.

5. From the top menu, choose Advanced and click the Wireless tab on the left menu. Then, select Wireless Settings from the sub menu. Below screen will appear for 2.4GHz selection.

i. Please ensure to tick Enable Wireless Radio function.

ii. To change the channel, click the  drop-down arrow for Channel, then select your desired channel.

Choose between 1 to 13 (Suggested  channels : 1,6,11). Then, click "Save" for the changes to take place.

iii. Click Save for the changes to take place. The router will auto reboot and connection will re-establish after few minutes.

iv. Next, select 5GHz to make changes on the wireless channel for 5GHz.

v. Click the drop-down arrow for Channel, then select your desired channel from the selection.

vi. Click Save for the changes to take place. The router will auto reboot and connection will re-establish after few minutes.

We have discontinued offering the PVR box to our customers. You may opt to take up our latest 4K UHD supported Ultra Box instead. For more information, visit https://product.astro.com.my/box.

Alternatively, you may reach out to us at 03-7481 8000 for further enquiries or to sign up for the Ultra Box.

For customers with the Ultra or Ulti Box, please ensure to provide your latest contact details to our Astro agent during the call to terminate your account, this includes your mobile number and house address. If you still need further help, please contact us at 03-9543 3838.

STEP 1
On your remote, press the Home button and the home menu will be displayed on your screen.



STEP 2
Navigate to Profile.



STEP 3
The Profile Selection Screen will be displayed.



STEP 4
Navigate to Add Profile.



STEP 5
Choose your Profile.



STEP 6
Input the Profile Name and navigate to DONE.



STEP 7
Choose the Age Group of the new profile and press "OK".



STEP 8
Your new profile will be shown in the Profile Selection Screen.

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

The main features and changes in this update are the revamped look and feel of Astro's user interface on the Astro Ultra/Ulti Boxes and Astro GO, which include redesigns to the Astro interface that consists of title rows at the Home Page to feature popular franchises, new live programmes posters and changes to the menu bar for easier navigation; auto-start Interactive Mode on Astro GO; as well as a Picture-in-Picture mode that shrinks your video player so you can keep watching your favourite shows while using other apps.

The details of each feature are:

• New Astro user interface
• Picture-in-picture mode
• Auto-start Interactive Mode on Astro GO

For more info, please read our dedicated FAQ on this here.

Unfortunately, only Astro Fibre customers who subscribe from 24 November 2023 to 31 May 2024 are eligible for this free speed upgrade. However, you may still get the speed boost by calling in to our Customer Contact Centre at 03-9543 3838 and re-contracting with us. Kindly note that your account will restart with a new 24-month contract.
 

STEP 1

On your remote, press the HOME button and the home menu will be displayed on top of your screen.

STEP 2

Navigate to SETTINGS and press "OK".

STEP 3

Navigate to STB Diagnostics and press "OK".

STEP 4

Navigate to Network Diagnostics and press "OK" .

STEP 5

Please ensure the Tunes service multicast status is Multicast Up.

If the status is Multicast is Not Available, please reboot the decoder and router before verifying this status.

If issue persists, please submit the issue on our Feedback Form with error details and attach a picture of your Network Diagnostics.

STEP 1    

On your remote, press the HOME button and the home menu will be displayed on top of your screen.

STEP 2    

Navigate to Settings.

STEP 3    

Navigate to HDMI Audio and press "OK".

STEP 4  

Navigate to your preferred selection and press “OK”.

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.

This Service Tax is imposed on customers of Pay TV broadcasting services by the Government. As such the Service Tax will be passed on to the customers.
 

No, the PVR service fee is included in all Starter Pack, Value Pack, Super Pack Lite, Super Pack and Super Pack Plus subscriptions only.

Access Astro GO via:

1. Astro GO app
   • Download the Astro GO app on your device by clicking here. Please ensure that you have the latest updated version to enjoy new features.
   • For Huawei devices, head over to App Gallery to download the Astro GO app. Currently the supported devices and operating systems are as below:
     • Device Support: Huawei  P40
     • Platform requirement: EMUI  10.1 & above
2. Astro GO on web browser
   • Astro GO is also available for streaming directly via your computer or laptop at astrogo.astro.com.my
3. Access Astro GO app via a QR code on Channel 200 from your Astro Box
   • Turn on your Astro Box*, go to Channel 200, scroll down to the Astro GO tab and scan your unique QR code**. Click here for additional information on this feature.
   • *Channel 200 is only available for non-Plug & Play Astro Boxes.
   • ** We encourage use of your Device's built-in camera to scan the QR code where available. If using a QR code scanner app, use only from a trusted 3rd party provider. You are solely responsible for use of any code scanner on a Device and Astro shall not be liable to you for any reason whatsoever for any kind of loss or damage that you may suffer.

Create Astro ID and secure your ID by linking it to your Astro Account.

Upon launching Astro GO app, you will be required to login with your Astro ID. If you do not have an Astro ID, please follow the steps below to create one.

Log in with your Astro ID and start streaming.

Please note that Astro GO is exclusive for Astro customers.

We are sorry you are thinking of leaving us.

If you wish to cancel your Astro subscription, kindly do take note of the information below if your account is still within contract period,

• Termination Request must be completed by the account holder.
• You need to settle the outstanding balance and penalty (if any).
• All Termination Request require a 30-day notice period.

Please refer to these FAQs for more information, or click here to learn more and sign up for the Ultra Box. Alternatively, you may call 03-7481 8000 to get in touch with an Astro representative.

Please be informed that your service will be suspended if there is no payment after 31 days from your bill cycle date. After 62 days of non-payment, your service will be terminated, and an early cancellation fee will be applied if you are still within the 24-month contract.

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

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

Service Tax is charged based on the date the service is rendered. For services rendered on or after 1st March 2024, the Service Tax rate would be at 8% whilst for services enjoyed before 1st March 2024, the Service Tax rate would be 6%.
 

Starting 23 August 2022, Astro customers will progressively be able to access Disney+ Hotstar via the Ulti Box, in addition to the Ultra Box, mobile app and website. 

If you are already subscribed to the Movies/Premium 1/Premium 3/Platinum Pack, you are automatically entitled to access Disney+ Hotstar. Therefore, you will not be able to add on the Disney+ Hotstar 3-months pass. 

Visit https://product.astro.com.my/box or check out our user guide for a quick and easy way to get started!

No, the courier charges are borne by Astro for the retrieval of the box and Smart Card/SIM Card.

There will be two attempts made to retrieve the box and you are required to be available at the agreed upon time.

Please ensure you:  

a. Have your original identification card “MyKad” (Front & Back) with you (Malaysian).

b. Have your original Passport & Visa with you (Non-Malaysian).

c. Are in a brightly lit environment

Please check if you are streaming on a supported device. Astro GO is only applicable within the supported platforms; mobile devices (phones and tablets) and web browsers.

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

We try to make as many movies and TV shows available for download. However, for some titles, while we may have the rights to offer them via streaming, we may not be able to offer them for download.

1. Please use a LAN ethernet cable and connect your computer/laptop to the back of the Maxis Router.

2. You may open any web browser such as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc.

3. On the address bar, please go to http://192.168.1.254 and the page below will appear.

    The default login of the router as below. If you have done a configuration on your router and changed your password previously, please use the password you have previously set.

    Username: administrator

    Password: Router S/N (Available on the sticker at the back of the router)

4. Once you have successfully login, the router's web-based setup page will appear.

5. From the left menu, select WIRELESS to access the screen below.

6. You may change the Network Name (SSID) and the Password to follow your preferences, then scroll to bottom and click "Apply"  for the changes to take  place.

7. A warning box will popup, click "OK" for the changes to take place and reconnect to the new wireless name with the new password once completed.

8. Please wait until the connection reestablish.

• 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.

No, Ultra Box is only available for Entertainment Pack and above only.