today astro installer guy come to my house to setup the B.yond.

since I'm an existing Astro subscriber, the guy call Astro CS 1st b4 setup the B.yond decoder.

after he spoke with the CS on the phone, he told that my B.yond can't be install cz there's still problem with the activation.
So my B.yond installation was cancel...for 2nd time.

Damn, so long waiting. almost a month now.

Did the installer bring the Byond thingy to your hse? Indian fella?

So many people waiting for B.yond 

Btw,will they have to drill a hole to put new wiring or can they use the current normal Astro wiring?

So many people waiting for B.yond 

Btw,will they have to drill a hole to put new wiring or can they use the current normal Astro wiring?

still can use old cable..if more than 10 years already, better change..but if you dont want to, still can use

Celebrate the Holiday Season with Astro Fiesta

14 programmes. 7 Days. 1 Free channel exclusively for Astro customers



Kuala Lumpur, December 15, 2010 – Astro culminates its appreciation for its loyal customers by delighting them with 14 programmes over 7 days on a new free channel,  Astro Fiesta  (channel 110) for this holiday season  from December 27, 2010 until January 2, 2011.  



Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and we strive to bring the best of local and international content to their TV screens. We took the opportunity to share the spirit of the season’s festivities by featuring a variety of popular programs on this special channel, Astro Fiesta for all in the family to enjoy. To the delight of Astro customers, we bring the best of variety programs in English, Malay, Chinese and Tamil catering to wide appeal in both standard definition and high definition.



Coming to TV screens this holiday season, Rendang Tok Wan, New Police Story, Shinjuku Incident, Raavanan, Sivaji The Boss, 3 Idiots. In addition, fans of concert series will be entertained to international and local concerts by famous artists such as Konsert Sheila Majid - 25 Years At The Top With The MPO, MTV World Stage: Live in Malaysia, Kim Jeong - Eun's Chocolate Concert, Hit Man: David Foster and Friends, Josh LIVE Awake Groban, Michael Buble Caught In The Act, Andre Rieu at Schönbrunn Vienna and Girls Aloud Tangled Up.

I see,luckily my Astro cable around 5 years+ only,not very old right I think?Probably still can be used?It's white colour wire,coaxial cable.

Time, Astro to collaborate for provision of IPTV, broadband services      

Monday, 20 December 2010 19:36

KUALA LUMPUR: TIME DOTCOM BHD  wholly-owned subsidiary TT dotCom Sdn Bhd has entered into principal terms of collaboration with MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems Sdn Bhd (Astro) for the provision of IPTV and Broadband services across the Klang Valley and Penang.

Time said on Monday, Dec 20 that the collaboration with Astro would allow it o acquire customers at a faster rate in the target areas, and leverage on the strengths of its 100% Pure Fibre Broadband network.

“Bundling Astro's IPTV and B.yond service with Time Fibre Broadband allows both parties to deliver best of breed services to the end customer.

“As a result, Time's wholesale business is further strengthened via working with an anchor partner such as Astro,” it said.

Time said the collaboration was expected to contribute positively to its earnings moving forward.

Among the terms of the collaboration, Astro would deploy its HD/VOD/B.yond pay tv service on Time's Fibre Broadband Infrastructure, redefining the home multimedia experience, package.

The service will be available to 11,400 homes today and an estimated 167,000 homes in over 1,500 buildings by end December 2011 across the Klang Valley and Penang.

Time said the parties aimed to enter into the collaboration agreement, for a term of 10 years, no later than Jan 31, 2011.

I got mine installed last Saturday after putting in an application about a month back.

Installer called me on Thursday to setup appointment and got it installed within 30 minutes on Sat itself. Activation was done on the spot as well. Installer need to called Astro CS to do some verification and get a code to enter.

No hassle at all really with my installer. Btw, i'm staying in Cheras Maluri.