I have read that the Astro broadband is using Maxis Fibre and maxis is using TM infra right? Correct me if im wrong.

Does the packages offered are good?

This post has been edited by hustlerism: Jul 10 2025, 10:41 AM

for me, package is good.

im using all that service but not in combo as different account..

need to consolidate in order to make it as one. a bit hassle because different owner.

so far, using Maxis as my daily internet i faced very minimal issues. speed wise and latency, same like using unifi last time.

In some condo / apartment, it will be available via Time fibres.

Im interested in this package but not sure if its worth it compared to TM/Maxis fibre packages.

129 for 300mbps + 80 value pack
source

300mbps is RM149/month and the astro value pack starts from RM61.32/month

"300Mbps for only RM129/mth for smooth 4K streaming
Get FREE 3x speed upgrade when you sign up for 100Mbps"

Ouh yea. I missed that part.

For the RM1 TV, what if i already have an existing postpaid plan with Maxis?

if you are existing Astro subscriber, it's definitely worth for you to take up Astro & broadband together, as you will be getting monthly rebate up to RM35 /month, for 2years

by the way, Astro will be no longer offering TIME fibre starting Jan 2021.

TM - Supply Fiber
Maxis - Supply your service
Astro - Supply your TV

So 3 companies comes to your place to install if you want to apply.
BIG projectnya~~

What about those existing customer who tied with TIME fiber and astro leh?
Automatic disconnect?

So need 3 companies to come to your house?

So troublesome for them. Lol

Your neighbor will impress you..
Look like got sponsorship by them.. Sekali pasang semua big 3 companies... hahaha

Those with existing TIME will still continue, and Astro will still provide support on this.

No, only 2 parties involve if you're applying Astro & Broadband.
TM installer to lay the cable, and Astro installer to configure / replace you decoder (upgrade to Ultrabox)

Anyone already using Astro Broadband ?
How is speed and stability?
Currently Unifi is ok on my side

In fact, Astro Broadband is using TM infra as well.

Fantastic bundle package. I am paying RM130+ for

30MBps broadband
+ Family pack
+ Sport pack
+ 2 mini (News + Learning)

Existing PVR+ and satellite disk still working as usual.




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The rebate shown is for 1 month only...

let's talk about download p2p ...
Do u think that astro will allow u to download bt ?
Maybe first month , yes ....following months ...
I doubt they will allow ...

bt is bittorrent?

yaa...torrent.
Even maxis treat torrent like animal and try to
throttle it.

How bad? My line around 1GB file took less than 30 minutes

i on maxis and can torrent at full speed

No, you will be getting the rebate for 24 months in total.

The internet is nothing to do with Astro. it's basically 2 different thing (standalone) but bundling into a promo package.
As you can see the bill posted by some1, it shows as Maxis Broadband.

Good news

That rebate valid for 24 months. This month marked the 13th month into the contract.

During first few months of MCO period, Asstro gave extra RM20 discount on sport pack + all channels viewing. I was paying RM109.20 per month.



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so after 24 month, the price will be same like paying standalone maxis and standalone astro?

if that so, then need to always renew contract

I guess Asstro will offer another 24 moths contract.

of course they do, no one gonna pay that much without rebate, in the end it became a cycle,

contract end --> renew

imo, better to avoid this package bcs astro gonna locked u in contract forever

I believe most of the ISPs are using the same retention strategy & promo. The ISPs will offer you with latest promo, to recontract the customer.
Same goes to telco companies which they will be offering you with new phone, TV kind of promo..etc
Of course, customer would have the final said in, to renew or to switch..

Thanks for the info.
I didn't know astro do the rojak way to introduce the broadband.
internet cover by grandpa maxis.
watch tv channel plan cover by astro.

Then download p2p have to ask grandpa maxis see whether allow
or not .
Sigh....malaysia is like that.
As i observed hong kong , japan , taiwan and korea they throttle
p2p as well.Some of them didn't , it depends on ISP that u subscribe.

Hahahaha..
by the way, Astro is also the authorize reseller for Allo broadband as well. Same thing, bundling with Astro package with great monthly rebate.

Hi... if i subscribe package 100mbps+astro... can i upgrade to 300mbps+astro if 100mb not enough for my usage?

100mbps free upgrade to 300mbps with astro.

source

Like that cannot say contract 2 years already..

It's called Contract Infinity..
Macam renew your license

At Maxis website... I confused astro channel that include with my package...
If i select astro with maxis... i can see what channel include...

hey guys

very interested with this package

so the guy i call astro says that the free upgrade is for 24month contract: which mean i pay RM128. 95 for 30Mbps + Starter Pack

my worries come from the internet it self.. will raining cause issue like astro normally do

i assume it wont since i read here is base on Astro & Broadband berkolaberasi bersama Maxis Home Fibre

anything i should know or caution about before i apply? i need it for my work purpose ( which heavy con call daily)
if i take the 30Mbps + Starter Pack = The broadband will show RM89 in the bill?

This post has been edited by Koranshita: Apr 6 2021, 01:17 PM

1. Nope, it's using maxis fiber for internet
2. If you internet goes down you may experience delay in contacting support....if for example, the fiber cable putus,you'll need to call Astro&Broadband department to complain and they will forward the issue to maxis and then TM.
3. The internet bill will show on astro bill
joshHD can give better explaination I belive

This post has been edited by yongtjunkit: Apr 6 2021, 03:27 PM

You've answered all correctly, yongtjunkit
Thank you, sifu 🙏🙏🙏

For your price is Family Pack + 30mbps = RM104.95 no include sst
Decoder new Ultibox
TM Modem and Maxis Fibre Router should be TB Link

Got new raya promotion . But it's from FB.
Can't find in the astro web.

I chat with the guy on FB about it seems legit.
Anyone know?

This post has been edited by Koranshita: Apr 24 2021, 12:50 PM

Astro got family pack + 100mbps ? Rm129 ?

what channel included in family pack? i try to search in astro website but it only stated stater pack only.....so confusing la astro

Refer to the March 2021 subscription rate card here: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...ost&p=100380263

For Astro & Broadband:

This rate card above is March 2021 version. For any package bundles that has Movies pack in it, such as Super Pack Lite (Movies), Super Pack, Super Pack Plus, you'll have to add RM5 onto your calculation due to the price revision change effective June 2021.

thnx bro for ur info....decided to upgrade to family package only

Am looking for Astro Broadband packages. Is 100mbps enough for 2-3 devices using Zoom at the same time?

Should be enough

Thank you 😊

More than enough 😂

Astro & Broadband


More detailed info: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...ost&p=101251840

hello, want to know

i'm existing astro suscriber..want to upgrade for astro+broadband, but was blacklist by maxis..can still apply or not

Just subscribe to any broadband with any provider and then get Astro Box connected to the broadband... done! You can forget about Maxis

https://product.astro.com.my/box

Eh wait... Why kena blacklist first? You got outstanding payments haven't settle, is it?
Then it is possible that your IC is being blacklisted oh...

I think you can deal directly with Astro. Since you are still an Astro subscriber, I dont see any issue with it.

if baru 1 week subscribe unifi 300mbps, then migrate to maxis-astro broadband
kena penalty because breach 2 yrs contract?

This post has been edited by HolySatan: Mar 3 2022, 11:53 AM

Does your contract has terms for cooling off period? Or trial period?

if i get 30 Mbps RM89. the cheapest package as a non-astro subscriber will be family pack RM104.95? so I can't really get the RM89 standalone (aka directly subscribe to Maxis internet)

This post has been edited by Medufsaid: Mar 6 2022, 06:14 PM

I think now the astro package is using Unifi right ?

https://www.lowyat.net/2021/254259/astro-tm-infra-deal-isp/

Nope.
Whoever subscribe to Astro & Broadband now, technically it will be under Maxis Fibre network (VLAN 821).

But since Astro partnered with TM, that means Astro will become an ISP soon (just like Digi Fibre or Celcom Fibre) and no longer rely on Maxis as middlemen. So once that happens, Astro will have their own VLAN ID soon.

so astro will have their own VLAN ID mean ASTRO IPTV Will multicast Like time fiber was ASTRO IPTV Multicast and maxis fiber also astro multicast not internet iptv

Astro has stopped offering IPTV Multicast to customers since late last year. For those who already been using IPTV Multicast (either through TIME Fibre or Maxis Fibre) will continue to be able to use as usual, but Astro will encourage you to upgrade to Ulti/Ultra Box under Plug and Play (also known as Unicast, that doesn't uses dedicated VLAN ID).

For Plug and Play one, just connect the box to the internet (WiFi or LAN also can), then you can stream the channels already, similar to Unifi Plus Box. LAN cable are not compulsory unlike Astro IPTV (that uses Multicast VLAN).

not worth upgrade ultra box i hate due internet streaming will a lot compress and sometime will blur
i using PVR Box not ultra that why too bad astro stop multicast iptv very bad
i will stay PVR box with hdd and can do rewind and forward too anything and very bad ultra box

Ok noted.

Why not just resolve the blacklist issue?

https://www.lowyat.net/2022/272673/astro-fi...tandalone-plan/

is there anyone on these new astro fiber plans? i presume it is now their own network and doesnt use maxis anymore? curious what are the international links they use.

Astro Fibre uses their own VLAN ID, and it doesn't use Maxis VLAN IDs like Astro & Broadband.

How to check what international links they use though?

Astro Fibre using AS56231, fully transit on TM AS4788 as for now.
Source: press release, bgp

This post has been edited by twice1020: May 12 2022, 10:30 AM

i wanted to ask a user for their ip so i can check the AS number but twice1020 has done it already

I am considering the astro wifi kencang plan for my new house due to they have the cheapest plan for 500mbps. Wondering is they any user can feedback on their stability?

Hi Guys, im still using Astro IPTV Multicast pair with Ultrabox and Wifi 6 router, I like Multicast more compare with Plug and Play.

What the advantage using Plug & Play compare multicast? I found Plug & Play is downgrade compare Multicast

- Switching Channel slower
- After switch channel picture quality gradually change to high quality video
- use/share my internet bandwidth
- found out some of channel / radio missing

Recently I received a SMS saying that my IPTV will change to a single network mode to enable Plug & Play Ultra/Ulti.

Any one facing same situation with me ? Im planning to terminate my Astro if they phase out multicast.

Then no need to think further. Don't change to Plug & Play. Continue using your Astro IPTV Multicast until the day it die itself. Enjoy it while you still can.
In the meantime, they might use scare tactics on you (e.g. saying that Astro IPTV will stop working soon).

- Switching Channel slower
- After switch channel picture quality gradually change to high quality video
- use/share my internet bandwidth
- found out some of channel / radio missing

If Astro IPTV (Multicast service) really died someday, yet you don't want the above scenarios happen on you, then the closest alternative is go for satellite mode (uses Astro dish).
If you cannot or don't like to use Astro dish for some reasons, then sorry to say, it's either Astro Plug & Play or no Astro at all.

Thank you for your suggestion, Astro Multicast with dish not acceptable for Malaysia weather.
The only reason im subscribing Astro because of IPTV Multicast, most reliable and stable, no service disruption faced during rainfall, smooth & swift watching experience.

Too bad if Astro really terminate IPTV multicast service and losing user like me.

For your info, Astro's Plug & Play is equivalent to Unicast technology. It doesn't use dedicated VLAN 823 Multicast like Astro IPTV, and it uses your existing Internet bandwidth to stream Astro channels, just like how you use your Internet connection to stream Netflix.

About the rain fade issue, both Ulti and Ultra Box has this feature which they called it Continuous Viewing. This feature is only available for Astro satellite dish users.

When your Astro box is under Satellite mode, and there's heavy rain outside, this message will appear (as shown on pic above)
Once you press OK, it will try to buffer/load the particular TV channel via Internet streaming. The picture quality you see now, will be the same as what you see on Plug & Play.
At least, you can still continue watching your programme when it rains...

When there's still heavy rain outside, everytime you tune to other channels, this message will prompt again and again, until the weather is clear; until it's able to get satellite signal again.

Otherwise, if you don't want such thing as rain fade ever happens on you, then go for the full Plug & Play, but you know la what are the downsides of it, which you've mentioned on your previous posts.
Unlike Astro IPTV Multicast, but Astro's Plug & Play is prone to network congestion. So if your TV viewing will be affected if either your Internet connection or Astro CDN servers is screwed up.

This post has been edited by joshhd: Aug 25 2022, 12:55 PM

How's the coverage like for Astro Broadband?

HSBB-based.
TIME-based.
ALLO-based.

okay, disclaimer, i seriously don't know if Astro already signed to provide through ALLO.

This Is The New Astro Fibre RG21 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router
https://www.lowyat.net/2022/285999/astro-fi...h-wifi6-router/

Can I cancel Astro but remain the broadband after contract ends?

Can.
Make sure you call customer service to inform that you wish to do so at least 30 days before your contract ends.

Huh if no what will happen?

If subscribe to astro + fiber can still retain PVR box we have?

If you're already on the new Astro pack, the contract will automatically renew/extend itself once the existing contract ends.
Example: Your Astro (TV subscription) contract ends on Nov 2024. You'll receive SMS about 1 month before contract expiry date, to remind you that contract will auto renew on the next month.
If you do nothing, then your contract will automatically extend itself afterwards, hence the contract end date now would automatically become Nov 2026.

However, if you are on Astro's legacy packs, then you don't need to worry about contract auto renewal. If there's remaining contract, then it will end as it is, and that's it.
Check your Astro bill if you're not sure whether you're on legacy or new Astro pack, or you can tell us what Astro package you're on now?

On the other hand, for the broadband service itself however, the 24 month contract will end as is, and it won't auto renew, unless if you make major changes to your Internet service (upgrade speed, relocation...) then it's different story la...
Short answer: Yes, but...

Long answer:
1) If you want to bundle your Astro account (TV + Internet), then you must switch to the new packs (if you haven't) and you cannot retain your legacy Astro packs.
Plus, if you insist to retain your PVR box, then you cannot choose packages that includes Netflix, which are Entertainment Plus, Movies Plus, Sports Plus, Premium Pack 2/3, Platinum Pack.
Which means your only option left to choose Astro's new packs are: Primary, Entertainment, Sports, Movies, Premium Pack 1.

2) If you insist to retain your legacy Astro pack, then your only option left is to subscribe to the standalone Astro Fibre. Hence, your existing Astro (TV subscription) are left untouched as it is.
Which means technically, you will be getting separate Astro accounts/bills, one is for standalone Astro (TV), another is standalone Astro Fibre (internet only).

Hi, I'm looking to swap over from Unifi 500mbps that I'm paying RM219 for, to an Astro TV Package + 800mbps Fibre package because of the price is way cheaper and TM don't want to give me a better deal on 800mbps despite being with them for 20 years+. Current astro package is Super Pack Plus 3 which I'm currently paying RM194 , is it a legacy package? and can I just subscribe to a 800mbps fibre plan on top of my current plan or do I need to choose an entirely new whole package itself? Any advice would be helpful, thanks.

edit: nvm I got my answer above, just gotta read lmao

But anyway, anyone got any experiences with astro broadband itself? Hard to find any since theres not even an official thread for this.

This post has been edited by uGinn: Oct 31 2022, 11:33 PM

Current astro package is Super Pack Plus 3 which I'm currently paying RM194 , is it a legacy package?
Yes. It is a legacy pack.

and can I just subscribe to a 800mbps fibre plan on top of my current plan or do I need to choose an entirely new whole package itself?
If it's on top of your current Super Pack 3 Plus, then nope, you cannot.
Unless if you give up your Super Pack 3 Plus, and then switch to the new Astro packs.
Just a reminder that if you choose the 12/24-month contract option, the contract will be auto-renewal basis (just for the TV subscription itself).

Otherwise, you may opt for standalone Astro Fibre service, then your existing Astro's Super Pack 3 Plus can be left untouched.
And that might mean, you'll be getting 2 separate Astro bills, one for TV, another for Internet, rather than 2-in-1 bill.

But anyway, anyone got any experiences with astro broadband itself? Hard to find any since theres not even an official thread for this.
Not me.
But what I want to remind you is, Astro Fibre currently does not have VoIP service (house phone), and does not offer Public IP; only offers Private IP.
If your needs requires either of the 2, then you might want to reconsider your options.

This post has been edited by joshhd: Nov 1 2022, 10:54 PM

No public ip ya? I thought since they’re using maxis we can just request for it

Not to sure on that as you are not dealing with Maxis directly but subscribing through Astro

That one is Astro & Broadband.
Astro & Broadband versus Astro Fibre are 2 different things.

Astro & Broadband commonly known for providing you Maxis Internet + Astro TV subscription in one Astro bill.
And you'll be getting Maxis Fibre router, and also using Maxis VLAN ID of 621.
If you do speedtest or check the IP address, you'll see that your ISP is under Maxis.
If you want Public IP, you call Astro customer service, then Astro escalates your request to Maxis.

Astro Fibre however, is Astro's own Internet service, and does not rely on Maxis at all.
You'll be getting Astro branded router, and it uses Astro's own VLAN ID, not Maxis VLAN 621.
If you do speedtest or check the IP address, you'll see that your ISP is under Astro Fibre.
If you ask for Public IP or VoIP, then they can only say sorry to you.

This post has been edited by joshhd: Nov 2 2022, 09:44 PM

Josh, is 500MB package got public IP ?

As what I know, public IP is available upon request if you're on Astro & Broadband (Maxis), regardless of speed.

But for Astro Fibre however, they don't offer Public IP at all.

Is anyone running their own router for Astro Fibre yet?

Hi guys.. anyone here subscribe to ASTRO FIBRE? how is the performance? Is it good?

Seems can't find any review on this ISP here or youtube~

This post has been edited by napster.real: Dec 8 2022, 08:24 PM

No public IP option, over reliant on TM bandwidth wholesale and no advantages unless you bundle with overpriced Astro subscription.

No public IP - if not running cctv or using cloud based cctv service (like hik-connect) shld be ok?

Over reliant on TM bandwidth wholesale? U mean by ride on TM infra? - i tot other players also same?