+1, but minor correction in italic.

There are other providers in IPTV. But they all invariably have their own problems mostly caused by Assteruk's channel monopoly rights

But the real problem is this: all the other providers failing to take off is because assteruk can make MCMC deny them rights to take channels that assteruk already has and doesn't want them to have because of assteruk's own selfish means.

This post has been edited by RAMChYLD: Apr 16 2014, 12:43 PM

Exactly, and not forgetting astro is owned by the umno investment arm Khazanah Nasional which struck heavy losses thru MAS 370! Another price hike or add on packages are surely on the way!

I thought the aspect ratio button on the remote is useless?

The new HD STB fr Starhub, similar to the new astro byond PVR. Will post the UI later.


Attached thumbnail(s)

>DD+

Hmm...ours still in Dolby Digital only.

This post has been edited by Qash-M: Apr 16 2014, 10:18 PM

Oh I see, didn't know that. Here are the UIs, think they are similar. I post one first...having difficulty in uploading the rest. Tks.

This post has been edited by chuppachop: Apr 16 2014, 11:00 PM


Attached thumbnail(s)

hi there, i am in Brunei and since Brunei is repeatedly mentioned, i hope someone can help me out here.
We have an old decorder and also Malaysian subscription as Malaysian astro offers more channels than Brunei kristal astro.

Now, we want to have that Extra decorder for Rm50 in another room.

Should i:
1. subscribe to Brunei astro so that Byond decoder is installed then get the card from Malaysia astro to hv the super pack? will the malaysian astro card read in brunei byond set? even if after that, how do i add the 2nd decoder?
2. get the 2 decoders with cards installed in a Malaysian address and dismantle the whole thing and get someone to come install in my Brunei house.. of course, this would mean dangerous smuggling.. but may well worth the effort..
3. or other way i don't know of??

Anyone who knows, kindly advise.

Thank you so much, Ausun

Bro,just a query,Mediacorp has gone digital,nw I can get singapore channels using normal aerials. Many in johor hv started using Digital Boxes and are getting HD. But my question is once analog signal is shut down will this digital signal reach Johor and other areas which now get analog signals, any idea?? People hv offered me those boxes but I am reluctant to commit. Thanks

@RAMChYLD perhaps you too can shed some light here bro! thanks.

This post has been edited by smileguy: Apr 18 2014, 05:59 AM

I think the second option is the best because basically u cannot use 1st option. Byond set is paired with the smart card. Thats mean the byond set can only read the smart card paired with it. Not other cards.

The digital signals are actually spillovers as they can't really can't limit to a projected range to reach Woodlands checkpoint. This is in case residents at Woodlands can't received it. But I am not sure if future DVB-T2 from RTM or Media Prima may transmit on the same frequency used by mediacorp effectively covering them....

Similar in Hong Kong, residents near HK border can actually receive spillover China Digital HD chs.

There are additional chs on the DVB-T2 on test now, which are likely to launch soon, like Channel 8+1 (time shifted ch) and one ch called 'Test 1'.

So maybe, u can shop around for the cheapest T2 box for now.

Thanks for the info,according to info the box is effective and perfect until kulai,I am further down south though I still recieve UHF Vasantham/CNA,the box is RM200 thought of buying and testing out!

Oic. FYI. The Draco T2 box sold here is still priced at S$129, price yet to drop. 😊

At the moment from what I gather the MediaCorp digital signal is spilling into Johor and can be received with any DVB-T2 receiver (last time stay at a hotel in Batu Pahat and they have a DVB-T1 receiver to bring in crystal clear SG channels). So yes, if analog shutdown you can still get Singapore via digital, and in fact it would be better since the signal would be at least assteruk quality and not grainy. In many cases quality will even surpass "assteruk quality".

The only worry is that there are talks that Singapore is proposing CI card (smart card like assteruk, but for normal TV use. Which means digital TV signal will be encrypted) and Malaysia also thinking the same from what I read. If it gets implemented then it's going to be a nightmare since DVB-T2 TVs sold in the countries will have card reader like Japanese TV (from what I read, Japanese ISDB-T TVs require a "license card" to be inserted to be able to use. DVB consortium borrowed the idea because countries like Singapore and UK enforcing TV license and the system will make it possible to lock out those who don't pay) and may mean that Malaysian gomen may reinstate TV license (since deactivated CI card or no CI card equals no TV). Possibly they may leave one or two channels clear and make other more desirable channels encrypted.

This post has been edited by RAMChYLD: Apr 18 2014, 03:04 PM

Ok bro thanks for shedding light on the matter,will try it myself soon Need a break from astro at for least OKTO's cartoons

Remaining 2 Pixs.


Attached thumbnail(s)

That TV guide is somehow more confused compared to ours. At first look, that is.

This post has been edited by Qash-M: Apr 18 2014, 10:50 PM

My low end Samsung Smart TV is able to do it natively. Have you checked your TV settings.
My TV model is UA46ES7100

Hi, I plan to terminate my subscription.

Question is, do I need to return back the decoder and the stellite dish (HD) ?

Don't have to. After a few days, NJOI will be activated for free.

Thanks for the reply!
But AFAIK, the Njoi free preview is only for those account dormant before 31st Dec 2013, right?