Hah? Astro signal didn't reach your box and end up you can watch your subscribed channels for more than 1 month for free?
I never hear such stories before... When was that, like which year? Back then, you were using HD or PVR box?

Tell your kids to watch CH400 on Astro Go. Or stream On Demand.

The login method is scan QR code appear on the TV screen, the login to your Astro ID on your device's browser.
As what I know, Astro currently don't do like what Netflix is doing now.

Official answer is: No, Astro Multiroom subscriptions should be installed and use within the same premise address. If you want to use Astro in different address, please sign up another Astro subscription.

But unofficial answer is: Technically yes, you can use it outside your premise address. But do it at your own risk.

Multiroom (Smart TV) subscription is considered as add-on and it does not have contract, therefore you can cancel it anytime.

Movies Pack (RM94.99 with 24mths contract auto renewal)
and add Chinese Favourites for RM14.99/month
Total RM109.98 + 6% SST = RM116.58 per month

Sometimes Astro might offer pay-per-view passes on some major sports events like the World Cup/Euro Cup and today, Rugby World Cup, where you just pay once to get channels access to that particular event until it ends.
Sports Pack (RM99.99 with 24mths contract auto renewal)
and then add "Movies & Documentaries" addon for RM14.99/month
Total RM114.98 + 6% SST = RM121.88 per month

Astro Subscription Rate Card - September 2023


Here's my alternative version of their rate card:
In case if this version of mine make it more understandable to you...


Channel List


New customer, can sign up here: https://product.astro.com.my/tv
Existing customer, can upgrade here: https://myastro.astro.com.my/

Am I the only one think that this Astro keep undergoing maintenance very often these days?

Maintenance here and there... After so many maintenance downtime, I don't see any difference before and after also. 😕
Now u know lo...
Shhhhhh... Don't raise ideas like this here. 🤫🤫🤫
Later if Astro spies saw this, and they start to do the same, you will be one to be blamed.

This post has been edited by joshhd: Sep 16 2023, 08:09 AM

Yes, it does happens intermittently to me, and everyone else. Your only solution when this happens, is to unplug the power and then plug it back on.
Or, watch Netflix on your own smart devices, like smart TV or Android TV.
Getting Netflix bundles from Astro is a good deal, but streaming Netflix on Astro Ultra/Ulti Box isn't a good deal.

Like I said before, Ultra / Ulti Box has a sh*tty hardware with a sh*tty software in it. Endless software bugs here and there.
When they finally fix one bug, another bug emerges. You'll get used to it la.

This post has been edited by joshhd: Sep 18 2023, 09:14 PM

Change topic a while... This is more related to FM radio broadcasts.

Sarawak and Sabah version of Hitz FM and MY FM will cease and to be migrated to the same version as Peninsular Malaysia.

For those who don't know, if you tune to Hitz FM, Era FM or MY FM radio station in Sarawak and Sabah, some of the radio programming, radio announcers and also advertisements are completely different compared to the Hitz FM, Era FM or MY FM version that you listen in Peninsular Malaysia. The 3 radio stations mentioned has been broadcasting in localised feed since 2010, and this is about to change effective 1 October 2023.

In case you still don't understand, from 1 October 2023 onwards:
- Hitz FM and MY FM transmission in Sarawak and Sabah, will revert back to the same radio feed as Peninsular Malaysia today.
- Whatever you listen on Hitz FM and MY FM stations via FM radio transmissions within Peninsular Malaysia today, and then you fly to Sarawak/Sabah and tune to Hitz FM and MY FM transmission there, it will be the same version as what you listen back in Peninsular Malaysia.
- No more Sarawak/Sabah-based radio announcers, radio programming and localised advertisements thereafter.

Why, you ask?
In the screenshot above, it mentions "in line with Astro Radio's transformation."
To me, it suggests that it is either they want to cut cost, or it is not making money, or both.

However, Era FM is not affected, and it will still continue its localised feed broadcast in Sarawak and Sabah just like today.
Maybe because localised Era FM versions in Sarawak and Sabah is making enough money.

Astro Adds SYOK, My Astro Apps To Its Ultra And Ulti Boxes
https://www.lowyat.net/2023/307512/astro-sy...pps-ultra-ulti/

Lol... How would I know?
You go PM those radio announcers for Hitz Sarawak/Sabah and MY FM Sarawak/Sabah, ask them did they apply for the VSS or not lor.

That email screenshot is considered a "lobang" already 😆
If Ultrabox is that powerful, then we wouldn't even need to mention about bugs, hang and lagging here anymore, don't you think?
After all, if you experience black screen upon launch or exit the app, or whatever hang or glitches that it can't go away on its own, just unplug the power cord and plug it back in.
Problem "solved".

Some people want both Astro and Netflix at the same time, and it'll be a bit cheaper compared to getting both subscription separately, but in return you'll get contract auto renewal. Some people don't mind about contract auto renewal, but some people will hate it.
Also, some people likes the feeling of "bundling many stuff in one bill".

Some simply wants the convenience of accessing the streaming apps right on Astro box (especially those who aren't using smart TV device), while some wants a better premium user experience that the Ultra Box can't deliver but other stable Android TV box/sticks can.

For those who want or like using Ultra Box to navigate here and there and access to various of apps, you'll need to manage your expectation as the overall user experience just won't be better than what you get on a certified Android TV devices. And you must expect that issues like intermittent app crash, lag, hang, unresponsive black screen, is something that is bound to happen at anytime. The more often you use the Ultra/Ulti box, the higher the chance you'll get to see this.

But still, it depends on the individual also, cuz some people just lazy to bother much about it, and just accept as it is, because filing a complaint to customer service is already a hassle.

This post has been edited by joshhd: Sep 19 2023, 12:11 AM

You're not the only one out there that wants to stay in Super Pack 3.
Astro has been encouraging customers to migrate to the new packs since 2021, so they contacted you to upsell you to the new packs, is simply their ongoing process.

Refer to the latest rate card here: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...#entry108101700

And yes, if you migrate from Super Pack 3 to Premium Pack 3, you'll lose Sports and News & Documentaries as you mentioned, but you'll get Netflix instead. Some people may like it, some don't.
As long your subscription has Movies Pack, regardless of legacy or new packs, you'll be entitled to Disney+ Hotstar and HBO GO.

Super Pack 3/3a has Movies Pack.
And that means you are already entitled to Disney+ Hotstar since the day it launches in June 2021. If you didn't use it, then you rugi lah.

If you're using Ulti or Ultra Box, you can launch the Disney+ Hotstar app and login to start watching, or link it to your Astro account if you haven't do so: https://astro.com.my/disney

For Netflix, you can login to your own existing Netflix account (make sure the subscription is already active) on your Ulti/Ultra Box and start watching. It is not true that you must upgrade to new pack to use Netflix on Ulti/Ultra Box.

Then at least you can still get Disney+ Hotstar entitlement and watch it on your own devices.
Disney+ Hotstar on Ulti/Ultra box, maximum Full HD and Stereo audio. If you want 4K and 5.1 audio, use the app on your smart TV instead, which is what you're doing now.
Netflix on Ulti/Ultra box, supports 4K UHD and Dolby Atmos, but does not support Dolby Vision. To stream Netflix shows that supports Dolby Vision, use the app on your own smart TV (provided if your TV supports Dolby Vision).

If you subscribe to any Astro packs that comes with Netflix, you'll get Netflix Standard (2 screens, equivalent to RM45 plan) by default. You can add another RM10 to get Netflix Premium (4 screens, equivalent to RM55 plan).

Refer here for more info:
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...ost&p=105799269
If you've selected either or both Variety or Learning as part of your 3 mini pack selections back then when you subscribe to Super Pack 3, then yes, you are eligible for BBC Player.
https://promotions.astro.com.my/details/BBC

BBC Player here is kinda lousy IMO.
What shows you want to watch on BBC Player though? Try search it on Astro Go first, cuz some of BBC First/Brit/Earth shows are available there.
Tried uninstall and reinstall the app?
Or did you use some sort of DNS proxy or VPN in the background?

Are you asking us the question, or sharing us this info? I'm confused. 🙃
And, where's this screenshot coming from though? It doesn't look like it's from Astro website
Or you leaked it internally

No

Wah... Shhhhhh... Don't expose such a big secret here... Later the Astro spies will "find ways to fix this", then this method wouldn't work anymore

Btw I tried it in Singapore, it works. 🤭🤭

This post has been edited by joshhd: Sep 27 2023, 08:03 AM

Well, Astro's profit is still going down... I guess is they want to encourage customers to pay more (especially NJOI customers) to cover up the costs, and now apparently one of their methods is to make NJOI packs more attractive.
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/...-76-to-rm24mil/
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/busines...q-earnings-miss
https://themalaysianreserve.com/2023/09/25/...d-forex-losses/