It is. For Astro GO, 1080p streaming is only for Multiroom Smart TV app.

You can read it here. This also applies to your upgrade to Ulti Box.

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...#entry110092462

The summarization of the above link is as follows:



The Ulti Box in Satellite mode works just like the older models, using a dish connection and allowing you to switch channels by entering channel numbers. If you want extra features like movie rentals, video-on-demand (VOD), cloud recording, Play from Start, and access to streaming apps, just connect it to a LAN cable or Wi-Fi.

If you're planning to upgrade to the Ulti Box soon, be sure to tell the Astro agent that you want the Satellite method (note: additional fees apply). Otherwise, the default setup will be the Plug & Play (Internet mode).
The Ulti Box comes with a 24-month contract.

This post has been edited by doubleM2: Apr 14 2025, 06:06 PM

Yes, unfortunately. Since Astro's default method is Plug & Play, the system is locked into your account's SIM card, bound with the box.

That's why, before placing an upgrade order for the box, make sure to request Satellite mode. They often set it to Plug & Play to cut down on labor costs.

Side note: Ch 398 is not available on Plug & Play.

This post has been edited by doubleM2: Apr 14 2025, 06:13 PM

Did it work? That means you can watch either way.

Right haha, too many posts I forgot already, quite cluttersome to find back the keywords

Precisely.

This post has been edited by doubleM2: Apr 14 2025, 06:28 PM

A 2-year contract, and that’s it.

At RM90, it’s unclear whether the price will go back to the original RM189 after the contract ends or if it’ll remain at RM90. Since I’m not on Astro Fibre due to coverage unavailability.

This post has been edited by doubleM2: Apr 15 2025, 04:40 PM

Astro feed of ntv7 (Ch 147) aired Wakenabeb during what’s usually its shutdown slot for Hot FM.

It seemed to be part of some maintenance—first showing Astro’s broadcast interruption card, then briefly switching to Wakenabeb for a few minutes before returning to regular programming.

I was using the Play from Start feature on my Ultra Box, but it froze during the switch.

April 18, 2025, 12:54 AM—1:50 AM











This post has been edited by doubleM2: Apr 18 2025, 02:09 AM

TV Sarawak (TVS) teams up with Astro Ria to bring Konsert MeleTOP TVS LIVE in Miri this May 17. Teaser is out on TVS’s social pages.


Source: https://astromedia.com.my/konsert-meletop-tvs/


Source: https://youtu.be/UfGiwHkOJQ8

To recap, TVS is already collaborating with Astro through its own broadcast on Ch 122, and content exchanges regarding recent comedy programming from Astro Warna since 2024 (Sepahtu Reunion LIVE; Travelawak: Projek Bapak Bapak) and news programming from Astro Awani in 2020 (Awani Borneo).

This post has been edited by doubleM2: Apr 23 2025, 05:50 PM

Estimated tomorrow at 12:00 PM onwards (April 24, 2025).*

2-month free access to all Astro subscribers, then RM25 per month a la carte.

Older TV packs with Movies (before Dec 2024) & Astro One: Epic Pack will get Prime Video included for free.**

*Subject to change.
**HD only on Astro’s Ultra & Ulti Boxes due to technical limitations. Prime Video supports 4K on other devices.

This post has been edited by doubleM2: Apr 23 2025, 02:55 PM

Ch 100 pop-up returns all-month long in May.

Genre: Horror, Thriller

Prime Video is now available on Astro.

New sign-ups will get free 2 months access. Visit https://astro.com.my/primevideo to find out more.

This post has been edited by doubleM2: Apr 24 2025, 12:37 PM

Info info.

Prime Video is from Amazon and has been available in Malaysia for a few years now. Astro is the latest pay-TV partner to offer it after Unifi TV.

You can already get the Prime Video app on mobile and web — just download it from the App Store, Play Store, or visit https://primevideo.com.

Pricing-wise, it’s RM25 per month or RM228 for a full year (RM19/mth). There’s just one plan, and it supports 4K streaming — no fancy tiers or upgrades needed.

Astro and Unifi TV are simply offering the same monthly RM25 subscription, but billed through them.

For Astro customers, there’s a promo where you get 2 months of free access if you activate before June 23, 2025. Just make sure your Prime Video account isn’t already subscribed.

After that, Prime Video will be free if you’re on certain TV packs — mainly those with Movies (from 2021 and earlier) or the latest Astro One: Epic Pack. Otherwise, it’ll be RM25 a month a la carte, no special discount. Prime Video will be available as an app add-on via My Astro app.

A total of 5 devices including 2 TVs.

3 concurrent streams within the same account, but only 2 simultaneous streams of watching the same content.

Source: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/dis...6WDXR9CS9A6GV9S

This post has been edited by doubleM2: Apr 27 2025, 08:06 PM

Finally, the TV guide is available on Sooka. Previously, you had to click the channel logo and go to its video player to reveal the feature.

Well, the good news is:

All Sun TV channels (211–217) are now completely free for all Astro customers subscribed to participating basic TV packs (Astro One: Entertainment Pack, Primary Pack).

All Indian channels are now fully accessible. The Indian Favourites add-on has been discontinued starting today.
Customers who were subscribed to Indian Favourites (and Maharaja Pack) will now receive the Sun NXT Lite plan by default. You can upgrade to Sun NXT Premium by adding RM10.

For everyone else, Sun NXT Premium is now available for RM25/month via the My Astro app — saving you RM3 off the regular price of RM28/month.

Cheers.

Source: https://astro.com.my/sunnxt

This post has been edited by doubleM2: Apr 29 2025, 10:27 AM

It was discontinued in Nov 2024 due to Astro’s cost saving measures.

iQIYI Standard is included into Astro One: Epic Pack. Just go to My Astro app/portal to manage your apps.

Maximum 5 registered devices minus Astro Ultra/Ulti Box, but only up to 4 can stream simultaneously with Astro GO+ subscription. Add RM5.99/mth at My Astro app.

Source: https://acm-cms-assets.eco.astro.com.my/acm...nfaq_8_v4_1.pdf

This post has been edited by doubleM2: May 4 2025, 04:14 PM