Well, maybe they can resolve this situation sooner than never.
I couldn't wait for Astro to answer those MCMC complaints when it's time.

Well if the feed already in HD (tv3 & 8tv)..
Then astro also would broadcast in HD.. I guess 😑

hi,

im looking for sport channel for my business,

any recommendation can i use normal astro for business shoplot?

True.
But whether would anyone care of that small box or not, that's another thing.

No offense ya.

astro will double charges and celebrate if this comes true.

You can stream Netflix and other legal content on android box if not mistaken.

Clampdown on Android TV box would boost lacklustre media sector, especially Astro

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 7): The government’s plan to ban Android TV boxes would be a positive catalyst to the lacklustre media sector, especially for Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd, given the continued effect of digital disruption, says Hong Leong IB Research (HLIB).

It was recently reported that the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), together with Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry, is considering banning the sale of Android set top boxes (STBs) in Malaysia, mirroring Singapore’s similar move last month.

Apart from that, both bodies are cracking down on the unauthorised websites that offer illegal streaming.

In a note today, HLIB explained that the sale of Android STBs have been growing rapidly in the last 2 to 3 years as a cheaper streaming alternative, which has hampered the development of Pay-TV in Malaysia.

“In Malaysia, Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd appears to be the most impacted player with the rapid sales of Android STBs, as evident by its declining premium subscribers in the past 3 years. However, we note that Astro has managed to slowdown the subscriber loss with NJOI,” it said.

Should the ban materialise, HLIB notes Astro would be a beneficiary as this could possibly put a halt (or at least slowdown) to its declining premium subscriber base and possibly lift its average revenue per user (ARPU) (currently at RM99.90).

However, it said despite the ban on Android STBs, Astro would still face competition from legal streaming platforms, such as Netflix.

Regardless, another good news for Astro would be that Telekom Malaysia Bhd ™ announced their latest Unifi package would not be bundled with Unifi TV subscription, due to changing consumer trends.

“We view the news as a positive for Astro, as this could assist Astro to expand their subscriber base. Astro controlled 77% market share of Pay-TV market in Malaysia and the rest is controlled by TM through Unifi TV,” HLIB said.
http://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/clam...specially-astro

Even just 1 pay TV operator..
Still "a lot of work" needed to be done 😴😎
Simply cannot just jump.. Opposition is waiting only to attack whatever opportunity available 😈

This is BOLEHLAND mentality, if your memory still recall, how Astro Nusantara survived in Indonesia about a decade ago. Simply juara kampung !

That is for those who really really really really really really interested in using Unifi TV's IPTV service via set-top-box.
Usually, commonly, people don't even interested to watch that.

If you tell me still "a lot of work" needed to be done, then how come telco can fast done it? That means telco side "don't have work" to do?
I didn't know Indonesians been kicked out by this service provider.   So that means astro only available in Malaysia, the rest of countries don't have already?

Maybe minister is part of the shareholder with astro, that why they don't dare to slashing prices down.
Same thing too for TM, minister force to reduce the pricing because they might not join the shareholder with TM..

Anyway, the world is very reality one... Malaysia is welcome you as long as you have huge of finance..

No its astro cost of operation and content they importing too expensive. that's why gobind previously so garang asking astro to reduce price or want to bring more competition now is very quiet about it. I guess he finally understood how the business works and that nobody wants to enter pay tv market. its too expensive to maintain

Malaysia and Singapore have this problem as i am aware within Asean. gobind said there are 11 player with licensed. but not even one among the 10 took off..

There's alternative for Indians in Malaysia 😈
U know I know which one direct from India operator 😬

Huh?
Price Hike in India?
Walao... Don't play play... Astro would also hike coz content from India become more expensive 😈

Someone mention now there's price hike..
Full HD package is almost same as astro pricing 😴