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post Nov 26 2019, 07:42 PM

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QUOTE(nexona88 @ Nov 26 2019, 02:00 PM)
Well Astro reduces the bitrate so they can squeeze more juice from satellite transponder to broadcast more channels...

Basically means cost savings measure....

That's why u see SD & HD channels PQ getting worse nowadays 😑😒
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So meaning that the bottleneck is caused by the satellite? Or they actually can broadcast in higher bitrate but have to pay more? Once change channel from uhd to hd my eyes badly hurt watching blur quality.
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post Nov 28 2019, 08:42 PM

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QUOTE(JollyRogers @ Nov 28 2019, 08:10 PM)
Now imdun like the Ultra box

Watching movie ..... cant rewind !
Cant pause !
And since everything is onscreen ,big menu etc , cant scroll thru to other channels info  without blocking out the show which im watching
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Agreed. If want to rewind or pause must play from start, then u will realize the pic quality reduce a bit. Upgrade box but downgrade the main function of pvr. Kinda stupid.
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post Nov 29 2019, 08:57 PM

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QUOTE(Qash-M @ Nov 29 2019, 05:58 PM)
Future HD channels for next year maybe be launched in HEVC (Ultra Box compatible) as Astro already starting test HD channels in HEVC 1080p(5.5 Mbps).
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How u know?
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post Dec 10 2019, 12:00 PM

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I hope astro will launch few more uhd channel soon. They keep on repeating the same content in 780. So far I just enjoyed live football or f1 only.
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post Dec 10 2019, 01:26 PM

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QUOTE(joshhd @ Dec 10 2019, 12:44 PM)
Launch more UHD channels, to repeat the same content over and over again? Nah no thanks.

It seems that why we see mostly are football and F1 only, is because the live sports content in UHD are still limited, or those sports events are so far the only ones that Astro has the UHD broadcast rights.

I do wonder when would Astro simulcast selected local vernacular content to HD and UHD quality though...
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I mean specific channel for sport, learning and movies/tv series. Currently everything mix up into 1 channel only. Example 780- sport uhd, 781-documentry uhd, 782- movies uhd. Afraid more uhd channel then bitrate also reduce. Kek
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post Dec 12 2019, 04:39 PM

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What we need now is astro provide or improve channel in fhd. I mean full hd not fake hd lol.
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post Dec 13 2019, 07:34 PM

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So it has started yeah?less than a month they reduce the bitrate already. Any proper way to make complaint?
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post Dec 16 2019, 10:32 AM

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QUOTE(joshhd @ Dec 16 2019, 02:18 AM)
Wah this Astro... Playing with me or what? Now the bitrate for UHD channels is dropped to...

12316MHz for CH780
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Average: 16Mbps
*That "SPARE_1600" is not the one you see on CH 780.

12436MHz for CH498 and CH499
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Average: 16Mbps

Since the decimals are similar, I'll just round off the bitrate to whole number...

What Astro is thinking of?  rclxub.gif  rclxub.gif  rclxub.gif  Drop down then up then down, keep fluctuating... They experiencing mood swings or what?
Never mind. I'll continue to monitor... I'll share to you guys if I find anything significant, such as drop all the way to 1Mbps on all UHD channels or something. 🤣

By the way, what you guys think of the picture quality on the 4 new HD Chinese channels that was launched recently... 😏😏
Which are Phoenix Chinese Channel (318), TVB Xing He (319), TVBS Asia (320), and CCTV 4 (335)?
Is it the same like any other HD channels, like what I expect most of you guys would find? 😎
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Im no expert in this, just curious if the environment such as rainy or cloudy day may effected the result?
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post Dec 17 2019, 05:02 PM

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I thought today ultra box user cannot access to sd simulcast channel anymore? I tested a few still can watch sd.
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post Dec 17 2019, 06:31 PM

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QUOTE(joshhd @ Dec 17 2019, 05:32 PM)
That's starting today. For those SD channels that still be able to watch, are those that doesn't have HD channels.
Or am I wrong? What are the SD channels that you're still able to watch on your Ultra Box?
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I tried the basic channel like 104-106, 611,702. But these channel need to manually using remote. Let say now at 104, then if click next it will not go to 105 but will jump to next hd channel instead.
I thought sd channels are not accessible anymore.

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post Dec 17 2019, 11:12 PM

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QUOTE(joshhd @ Dec 17 2019, 07:22 PM)
And those SD channels won't appear in TV Guide too, right?
You tried reboot your Ultra Box? Maybe once you reboot the Ultra Box, those SD channels may be inaccessible anymore.
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Yes u are right. The sd channel gone after reboot ultra box.
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post Dec 20 2019, 11:37 AM

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QUOTE(hizad @ Dec 19 2019, 09:54 PM)
Thank you but why cannot view 780 Service Currently Not Available on my 4K TV
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During box installation, u never tried to view 780 first? At least they can troubleshoot right away if have any problem.
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post Jan 29 2020, 02:37 PM

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QUOTE(Qash-M @ Jan 29 2020, 12:24 PM)
less than 48 hours left.
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What will happen after 31st Jan? Better bitrate for HD and UHD?
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post Feb 3 2020, 02:43 PM

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Anyone here subscribe broadband bundle? Currently im using maxis 300mbps.
What are the pros and cons?
How much can save per month?
Dont want to call astro yet, waiting for expert here to give opinion.
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post Feb 3 2020, 02:57 PM

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QUOTE(joshhd @ Feb 3 2020, 02:51 PM)
LOL... You can contact Astro's sales department about this, they shall be able to advise you better.

Sales stuff, should be okay... I think la.
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But but but you more expert and honest in giving info. If call sales stuff sure everything nice . Lol
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post Feb 3 2020, 06:42 PM

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QUOTE(pokchik @ Feb 3 2020, 03:37 PM)
website statement a bit confusing, but as far as i comprehend..

example, my current subscription:

Astro Super Pack 1 RM146.
Maxis 100Mbps RM129.
Total RM275 + SST.

if go for astro + broadband,
rebate -RM25 (bundled astro + broadband)
rebate -RM5 for auto debit.

Total RM245 + SST.

pro :
- save RM30/mth (if include auto debit).

con :
- re-contract 2yrs.

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side note : i only noticed Maxis broadband 100Mbps is already RM129/mth.
same like Unifi package huh..? i thought that it was cheaper before.
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If can save 30 permonth, I can consider to subscribe this. Not much but still good offer tho.

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post Feb 4 2020, 02:12 PM

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QUOTE(khainiz94 @ Feb 4 2020, 01:41 PM)
You need to understand that your Astro + Broadband still relies on your satellite for signal.
If it rains, no signal.
It is different for IPTV since it fully relies on your internet, thus still have signal when it rains.

And those savings is really worth only if you take Super Pack or Pack Plus. The savings is much bigger.
And another warning is, if your area Maxis using TM infra, you gonna go through hell just to fix your internet if any problem happen in the future.
Read all the comments in Maxis FB regarding Maxis Fibre. You will be surprised.

I am one of Maxis Fibre users, and got so many downtimes after 1 year of usage, luckily got the backup wireless internet, so the router will switch to backup if fibre is down.
And they only offer backup wireless internet only for Maxis One Prime customers only. Not for Astro + Broadband customers.
That is why until today still don't want to switch to Astro + Broadband even with cheaper price combined due to the unreliable Maxis Fibre service plus no unlimited mobile data for phones.
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Wait a minute. You mean whoever now is one prime customer will lost that title once convert to astro broadband?? Then no more unlimited data for both primary and subline? If true totally not worth it.
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post Feb 4 2020, 03:16 PM

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QUOTE(khainiz94 @ Feb 4 2020, 02:13 PM)
Yeap.
You have to give up your One Prime status because the Broadband service is billed through Astro.
Not Maxis.
Thus One Prime is not available.
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Luckily you highlighted the important info. Hell no im going to give up the One prime status because of the small rebate. Thanks bro.
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post Feb 6 2020, 10:01 AM

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QUOTE(joshhd @ Feb 6 2020, 12:06 AM)

Therefore, whether you like it or not, Astro's satellite TV will continue to experience rain fade issue, now and forever. So there's no solution for that. Period.
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If we select Play from start, is it still using satellite or only internet?
If only internet then there will be no more rain issue right? Never tried it before.
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post Feb 11 2020, 12:06 PM

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QUOTE(joshhd @ Feb 10 2020, 11:13 PM)
No, not sports pack.
You're just able to watch the matches, that's all.
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Any info if we can pay to watch eufa euro only. Like world cup last time.

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