Usually the reason why Astro cease broadcast the channel is either due to very low viewership, or the agreement between the channel provider has ended.

No channel replacement.

Remember this: Channel replacement after a channel being ceased is not in Astro's blood.

I think the reason they drop Indo Pek from Value Pack 1 because they know that majority of the Malays aren't so interested in watching Indonesian content. So, they rather replace to Korean pack to attract more Malay viewers to subscribe Value Pack 1.

What "these 2 channels"? Astro don't carry Syfy and Universal Channel in their platforms. But Hypp TV do carry the 2 channels, and it is part of their expensive Jumbo pack.

Meanwhile on Hypp TV, they don't seems to acknowledge the information to customers. Hohoho....

Well, it seems that we shall expect to see the "terrestrial TV" version of Hypp TV soon.

For our upcoming terrestrial pay TV service, MYTV is the operator, but premium channels to be provided by TM.
Hmmmmm....

Oh wow... Nice
But the Astro satellite radio channels isn't as good as Stingray Music of course...

Thanks for sharing with us the update.

That Stingray Music, provided by Singapore's pay TV service uses IPTV instead of DTH (direct-to-home, or a.k.a satellite). And the service is provided through fibre broadband.



What do you mean by this?

Yeah. I think GOASEAN can't afford to pay Astro to extend the agreement with them, either because they have no longer the financial abilities for it, or due to low viewership that doesn't bring much profit to continue on. So I guess that's why they decided to pull the plug from Astro.

Yes it is true. If you stay in places where no fibre broadband service available, yet you want a faster internet connection (compared to your 1Mbps Streamyx, I assume) and unlimited, consider either Digi Postpaid Infinite 150 plan (RM150/month), webe RM79/month plan, or U Mobile P78 plan (RM78/month).

Broadband services via satellite? Nah.... Satellite TV and satellite broadband is a two different thing. It requires different equipments and stuff.

Satellite are unlike cable or IPTV, where triple play services can be offered by service provider. Satellite is just, works differently.

In this case, Astro has Video On Demand and only available with our PVR box (aka DVR, for Singapore), but it requires customer's STB to connect to our own ISP's Internet connection either via built in WiFi on our STB or LAN connection. So in other words, Astro delivers VOD content to customers STB through third party ISP instead of Astro's own network, unlike Hypp TV or Singapore's Singtel or Starhub TV.

And, any VOD content you select to play will be downloaded and save to PVR box instead of streaming type like Hypp TV or Singtel/Starhub TV.

Actually Malaysia do have satellite broadband, but not for consumer use. It is commonly used in petrol stations (as you can see a big dish on top of petrol stations, commonly for credit card payments, not for staff to watch YouTube or go Facebook, if that's what you're wondering), government uses, certain very rural areas like in East Malaysia where Internet connection may not available, or use for the marines, etc. They call it VSAT. But then, it is only in C band. As far as I know, no Ku band satellite broadband is offered in Malaysia as the service will be affected during bad weather.

I think la, the reason why Astro put 3 channels that you mentioned earlier to made available on Astro Go only is because they want to attract more people to know about Astro Go and use their service. They know most of the youngsters loves anime, Korean content, or even American comedy shows, so that purposely put it exclusively on Astro Go, first. So, there's nothing gonna do with censorship. Censorship applies on all channels, regardless of TV or OTT platforms.

Sooner or later, Astro did mention that those 3 channels will be offered on TV platform at a later date, but no specific date is announced.

Better quality service, prioritise on other countries. This is normal for Malaysia branded stuff. If you compare Malaysian brand that marketed in Malaysia with the one that export to other country, surely the export quality is better. So, there's nothing to be surprised about.

No you can't.

Astro B.yond boxes are paired with your smart card, and it is not interchangeable with other B.yond boxes.

Can you describe what happen to the HDMI on your PVR? What error message do you see? Have you tried rebooting your Astro box? How about connecting RCA cable to your TV?

If your PVR is struck by lightning, your PVR are more likely not able to work at all.

Have you tried change a new HDMI cable? Tried connect to other HDMI ports on your TV?

Same.... My area is a Maxis exclusive area, meaning that TM service can't enter to my area. So my area can only subscribe to Maxis Fibre or Maxis Wired Internet (ADSL)

Maybe the speed is too slow? Try other telco, if any of your family members using different telcos than U Mobile.

They will impose penalty fee if you terminate during your 24 months contract period and you'll need to return the PVR box.

If your 24 months contract is over and you want to terminate Astro, whether you need to return the PVR box or not, it depends on the situation.

Or, you can tell Astro to change a new PVR box for you. It is free, but your 24 months contract will restart. Or, you can inform Astro about the technical issue that you're experiencing, and they may send a technician over to your premise and rectify the issue.

Astro's 1st Quarter FY18 Results
http://corporate.astro.com.my/Portals/_def...resentation.pdf