If you are interested to upgrade your box, you can do so via Astro's retailers or online as follows:

I. Visit https://hub.astro.com.my/#5

II. Select `Box Upgrade` and log in with your Astro ID

III. Select the box you would like to upgrade

It will begin on 1st March 2024 and onwards.

Starting 24 October 2024, Simply South will be available on the Ultra/Ulti box for Astro customers to enjoy on the big screen as well as web app and mobile app. If you are interested to upgrade to our latest Ultra/Ulti box and/or subscribe to Simply South subscription, please reach out to us via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-9543 3838.

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.

Astro Cloud is a virtual storage that allows you to record and watch your favourite TV shows on Astro GO anytime, anywhere. Customers can enjoy 200 hours (500 GB) of cloud recording on Astro GO web and mobile app, and on your Astro Box (if applicable) at no additional cost.

To check your remaining Cloud storage space, go to Settings > My Devices, you will find your cloud storage information here.

You can upgrade your storage to a total of 1,500 hours (4000gb) with the Astro GO+ add-on for RM 5.99/month.

Kindly visit https://myastro.astro.com.my/ or call us at 03-7490 8102 to upgrade your storage plan.

For any unreturned equipment, penalty fee will be charged as below:

• Astro Box – RM100
• Router – RM200 (For Astro Fibre only)
• Mesh – RM200 each (For Astro Fibre only)

No. However, 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.

You can reschedule the collection appointment by calling our courier agent/installer directly.

Customers are only required to return their Ultra Box or Ulti Box with the SIM Card. There is no requirement to return the remote control, power cables, or the satellite dish/outdoor unit (ODU). For these items, please recycle them at registered collection centres which can be found here.

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.

Kindly note that not all Astro & Broadband Devices are required to be returned. After service termination of your Astro & Broadband service, we will call you via your registered mobile number within 3 days to schedule a pickup appointment with our Astro agent if your device needs to be returned.

If you were not contacted within 3 working days to return your devices, you are required to discard your old Astro & Broadband devices only 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 near you.

Frequently Asked Questions

1) I missed the pickup appointment; what do I do now?

You can reschedule the pick-up appointment by calling our agent directly.

2) Can I reschedule my pickup date?

Yes! You can call our agent back directly to reschedule the pickup date and time.

3) Do I have to pack my device(s) before handing it over to the Astro agent?

Our Astro agent will dismantle the devices for you. However, if your devices are already dismantled, please pack them in their original box/packaging if possible. If this option is not available to you, just hand the device(s) over to the Astro agent without any packaging. You will not be charged any fees if the original packaging has been damaged/lost.

4) Do I have to print anything or fill in any forms before handing my device(s) over to the Astro agent?

No, you do not have to prepare any documents before handing your device(s) over to the Astro agent! All you have to do is get your device(s)ready before the Astro agent arrives to ensure a smooth handover process.

5) I have the Astro & Broadband router and modem to return, however, the cable(s) that come with them are damaged/lost; will there be any penalty fees?

No, please return your old Astro & Broadband modem and its power supply unit (PSU). There will be no penalty fees if the cable is damaged or lost.

Recycle via Registered Collection Centres

For all recycling-related questions, please click here.

Astro is continuously improving our user interface and introducing new features to our platforms to ensure that your Astro experience is more seamless, efficient and user-friendly.

For details on our latest interface, Picture-in-Picture mode and auto-start interactive mode on Astro GO, please click here.

In addition, we have also recently introduced a new look to the Title Information Page, the ability to disable the Profile Selection Screen and adjustable auto-standby timing. For more information, please click here.

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 a new Netflix subscription to your Astro Bill for billing convenience.

Wider WiFi coverage:

- All areas across the house will enjoy optimal coverage with multiple Mesh WiFi units located in areas with sub-optimal coverage to form a larger WiFi network.

Stable connection;

- Consistent coverage of optimal WiFi signal will ensure a stable connection as the Mesh unit will automatically connect your devices to the strongest WiFi signal around your house.

No, SecureGo can only be tied to 1 device per Astro ID.

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.

Astro introduces the new Ulti Box with a redesigned new interface, Cloud recording feature, enhanced search capabilities and more. Just connect the all new Ulti Box to the Internet and take control of your entertainment and stream up to 100,000 videos on demand, anytime.

The features of the new Ulti Box include:

· New Home Screen -Everything you see is yours

· Discover Video on Demand (VOD) - Discover 100,000 videos, stream anytime, anywhere

· Search - Search for your favorite show or video faster and easier

· Play from Start - Missed the start of the show? Just restart.

· Stop Here, Continue There -Stop on one screen and continue on another device

· Multi-Screen - Stream seamlessly across any device

· Cloud Recording - Record all the programmers you want at the same time

. **Continuous viewing - Enable to continue watching your favorite shows during raining.

We recommend an Internet speed of 10Mbps and above for optimal access to cloud recording, streaming on demand videos and search functions.

Note: ** Except 4K UHD, Astro First and all radio channels

Please rest assured that streamingapps labelled with "coming soon"

will be available on Astro in the near future.Please visit product.astro.com.my/appsfor more information on the streaming apps available on Astro or follow oursocial media to get notified on latest launches.

Facebook: @Astro
Instagram: @astromalaysia
Twitter: @astroonline

Kindly take note that streaming apps labelled with “coming soon” will be made available on Astro once they areready. Astro reserves the right to delay or cancel streaming app launches, ifnecessary.

Please check SMS received on the unsuccessful payment status and should you require further clarification contact your issuing bank for clarification or contact us via WhatsApp.

Yes, you may return Astro equipment even after being charged for the box fee.
Please contact Astro to schedule for equipment collection. A courier partner agent or installer will call for the collection.

After successfully returning the box, Astro will proceed to waive off the box fee within 30 days from the confirmation date of the returned items to our Astro warehouse.

Multiroom (Smart TV) is a secondary subscription that allows you to enjoy your favourite Astro shows instantly in different rooms at the same time on your Astro Smart TV app. Subscribe to Multiroom (Smart TV) at a promotional price of RM14.99 per month (excl. any govt. tax), and simply download the Astro Smart TV app on your second TV screen to stream.

You will still need to authorise the transaction from your SecureGo registered device. 

Step 1: On another device, perform the transaction via My Astro app 

Step 2: Tap on the push notification you receive on your SecureGo registered device 

Step 3: Tap Approve or Reject to authorise the transaction, and you're done! 

No. When you log in to the new Disney+ app using the same email address or mobile number associated with your existing Disney+ subscription, Disney+ will match the subscription linked to your account, so you can continue using your current subscription without duplicate billing.

We want to ensure that only the authorised account owner can have access to their Astro account. This activity ensures that only you can log in and access all the details tied to your Astro account.

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

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.

If you are currently on the Disney+ Basic plan, your plan will automatically be renamed to Disney+ Standard. You will also be able to stream on up to 2 devices concurrently instead of 1 previously and enjoy unlimited device registrations with no change to your monthly fee.

If you are currently on the Disney+ Premium plan, you will be able to stream on up to 4 devices concurrently instead of 3 previously and enjoy unlimited device registrations with no change to your monthly fee.

For further information and support relating to the Disney+ app experience or app-related features, please visit the Disney+ Help Centre.

Further details on pricing, billing and availability will be confirmed in coming months. Look out for more details and register your interest via https://astro.com.my/Netflix

Yes, all PPV purchases are subjected to a 8% Service Tax beginning 1st March 2024. Additionally, note that the prices displayed are excluding Service Tax.

No, there will not be any fees if you change your current Asian Favourites selection to Viu
Premium. You may also switch between Asian Favourites options once every billing cycle.

If band steering is enabled, you do not need to worry about which frequency band that your devices are connected to because the WiFi router will make the assessment and direct each device to appropriate frequency band.

However, it is important to note that quality and signal strength are not guaranteed due to unpredictability given that it is completely up to the connected devices and the WiFi router to intelligently decide on which band to connect.

Yes, the Favourite channels will follow the latest channel list. Therefore, you will need to reset your Favourite channels.

No, the Ulti Box does not support 4K UHD content. If you would like to watch Astro's 4K UHD content, please sign up for an Ultra box at Astro Ultra Box and Ulti Box | Astro.

If you're trying to visit a website and it won't load, but others do, there could be a variety of causes. If the site itself is down, there's not much you can do but wait.

If you can load the site on other computers or devices (make sure you try different means of connecting to the internet), there may be an issue with your computer or network.

There are some quick fixes that will solve most problems, but you may have to get your hands a little dirty.

1. Try loading the site on a different device.
   • Try loading the website on your phone or on another computer. If the website loads on the other device, the problem lies with your computer.
   • If the website doesn't load on another device, the problem is either with the network
2. Restart your computer.
   • Oftentimes, a simple reboot will fix the problem you're having. Reboot your computer and test the website again.
3. Try loading the site in a different browser.
   • There may be some settings configured incorrectly on your browser. Try a different web browser to see if you can load the website.
4. Temporarily disable your antivirus program.
   • Your antivirus software may be interfering with your ability to load certain websites.
   • Try disabling the software and then loading the site again. Make sure you enable it again once you have identified the problem.
5. Reset your modem and router.
   • Traffic to or from a certain website may be getting tripped up by your modem or router. Resetting these devices may allow you to access the website again.
6. Check your computer's date and time settings.
   • If your date or time is set incorrectly, you may not be able to connect to secure (https://) websites.
   • Check your computer or mobile device's clock to make sure that it is set to the correct time and date.

In the event the problem persists, please provide below details for further escalation:

i. List of websites effected.
ii. Run the Speed Test via LAN (cable) and Wi-Fi connection - Please click here for Speed Test guideline.
iii. Run the Traceroute Test - Please click here for Traceroute Test guideline.
iv. Run the Ping Test - Please click here for Ping Test guideline.

Once you've gathered all the results, kindly send them all through the Feedback Form below.

Quick Info
A Speedtest is a service that provides free analysis of Internet access parameters, such as connection data rate.
A Ping Test shows how long it takes for packets to reach host.
A Traceroute Test traces the route of packets to destination host from our server.

Astro Quick Pay is a convenient method to check your Bill Summary, Account Status and pay Astro bills at your convenience with immediate payment posting, right from home.

However, you can only pay your latest bill via Astro Quick Pay.

If you want to view all your payment history, download bill statements, and pay easily all in one place, you can download the My Astro app.

Customers without an Ultra or Ulti Box can still enjoy the HBO Max app on their smart devices (Android/ iOS) or by visiting

https://www.hbomax.com

. To enjoy HBO Max on the Ulti/ Ultra box, customers can upgrade to the Ulti/Ultra box. You can check your eligibility for a free box swap through the following methods:

1. Log in to the My Astro app.
2. Send a WhatsApp message with "Hi" to 03-9543 3838, select "Upgrade," and then select "Box Upgrade."

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.

You can check the tier you are entitled to via the My Astro app. Here's how:

1. Download the My Astro app
2. Login using your Astro ID
3. Go to Rewards
4. You can see your tier at the top of the page. Tap on it to see more info

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.

Yes, another person may register their credit card to your account's auto-debit facility. If you are performing this action via our call centre, the respective card holder is required to be present.

e‑Invoice comes with several key benefits that can enhance your overall billing experience, including:

Greater convenience
Receive your invoice in a secure digital format and access it anytime. No printed bills are sent to your address.

Improved security
Each e‑Invoice comes with a validation link through IRBM’s system, helping ensure authenticity and reducing the risk of lost or tampered documents.

Better support for tax compliance
Digital invoices make it easier to submit the right documentation for tax purposes and ensure your records align with regulatory requirements.

More efficient record keeping
All invoices are stored digitally, making retrieval, tracking and financial reporting simpler.

Environmentally friendlier
Going digital helps reduce paper usage and contributes to sustainable, eco‑friendly practices.

Transfer of Equipment Ownership

A request to transfer the equipment’s ownership from the existing account holder to a new account holder.

Note: Transfer of Equipment Ownership is not applicable for Astro Broadband (Maxis, TIME, Allo), standalone Astro Fibre and NJOI account.

Merge of Equipment

A request from the account holder to merge the equipment from two different accounts into one account, provided the equipment must be within the same service address and registered under the same accountholder’s name.

Split of Equipment

A request from the account holder to split the equipment from one account to two different accounts and registered under the same account holder’s name.