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Sabahans Can Get 100Mbps Fibre Internet and Astro for as low as RM99.99 a month

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Sabahans rejoice! Your connectivity and entertainment are about to get supercharged with high-speed broadband and access to the latest shows thanks to Astro’s new, competitively-priced packages. These packages bundle access to up to 90 channels of content and 100Mbps of fibre internet.

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The new packages are already being made available from Astro. There are primarily two bundles being offered by Astro Fibre – the Astro Fibre Bundle 100Mbps + Primary Pack that comes in at RM99.99 monthly and the Astro Fibre Bundle 100Mpbs + Sports Pack that comes in at RM119.99 a month. The new bundles come after the announcement that Astro will be partnering with Celcom Timur to bring WiFi Kencang and connectivity offerings to Sabah. According to Astro, the 100Mpbs internet speed is a free upgrade to the base 50Mbps for two years. No word if the speed will be reverted to 50Mpbs or if higher prices will be enforced after the two years.

The new offering gives subscribers access to over 80 channels. This includes channels like Lifetime HD, TLC HD, Asian Food Network HD, Love Nature 4K, AXN HD, KBS World HD, NHK World Premium, TVB Jade, Star Vijay HD and more for the Primary Pack. The Sports Pack on the other hand gives you access to over 95 channels including beIN Sports, Astro SuperSport UHD 1, W-Sport, and SPOTV. Subscribers can add more packs to their packages for additional fees.

The packages will come with a free WiFi 6 router, a free Ulti or Ultra Box, access to the Astro GO app, access to the Astro Fibre app and free installation. You will be able to monitor your internet usage as well as set up safety rails for the internet for your children.

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Astro Expands OTT Content Selection with Qalbox Partnership

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Astro – Malaysia’s largest satellite TV provider – has been diversifying its offerings with partnerships with OTT providers like Netflix and Disney+. These partnerships have seen an increasingly diverse pool of content offered to subscribers via its Ultra Box and Ulti Box. The latest to join that pool is Qalbox.

Photo 1 From left to right Co CEOs of Bitsmedia Nik Emir Din and Fara Abdullah together with Astro Director of Content Agnes Rozario and Group Chief Financial Officer Shafiq Abdul Jabbar
(Source: Astro/Muslim Pro) From left to right Co CEOs of Bitsmedia Nik Emir Din and Fara Abdullah together with Astro Director of Content Agnes Rozario and Group Chief Financial Officer Shafiq Abdul Jabbar

Qalbox is a streaming service by Muslim Pro. The app offers diverse, global content catered to Muslims of all ages. The app will provide an even more diverse, global view for Muslims in our increasingly globalised world that will complement existing channels like Al-Jazeera, Al-Hijrah, Naura and Astro Oasis.

The app, like other apps offered on Astro’s Ultra and Ulti Boxes, will be available on the home screen of the updated interface for the Ultra and Ulti Boxes. Astro subscribers with the Ultra and Ulti box will enjoy a complimentary 2-month subscription to Qalbox starting from July 27, 2023, until September 26, 2023. After this period, it will cost MYR12.90 a month to subscribe.

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“We are excited to announce Muslim Pro’s Qalbox on our platform, further enriching our suite of the best global streaming apps. Our Muslim viewers can enjoy Muslim-centric content with the addition of over 1,000 hours of Qalbox’s SVOD content available for streaming on our Ultra and Ulti Boxes. We now have compelling content from 12 streaming apps, including our own Astro GO app, which is complimentary to all customers…”

Shafiq Abdul Jabbar, Group Chief Financial Officer, Astro

The announcement comes on the heels of Astro’s big content showcase where the company showcased their upcoming content and new collaborations in a two-hour spectacular show that was live-streamed on YouTube and on Astro’s Gempak channel. The showcase was directed by renowned Malaysian thespian, Puan Sri Tiara Jaquelina.

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Maxis and Astro Offer UHD Satellite TV Now with up to 800Mbps Broadband Internet

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Maxis and Astro have been offering a combo package for internet, IPTV and Astro’s satellite TV since last year. This year, the companies are upping the ante with even faster packages to cater to a more digital audience.

The packages offered by the partnership are essentially an combination of the preexisting offerings already available from the companies. However, Astro is offering a limited 2-year rebate for those subscribing to their higher packages. This rebate is in addition to the MYR5 rebate for those using the auto-debit service. Subscribers will get either an MYR15 or MYR25 monthly rebate for 24 months depending on their subscription.

The breakdown of the costings are summarised in the table we created below. Do note that the prices for Astro are their minimum at each level, there are packages that are more expensive that are not reflected in the table. Prices are also not inclusive of the 6% SST.

Users who are interested in subscribing to the new packages can visit the official Astro broadband website. The offer is not limited to new subscribers, preexisting Astro subscribers can opt to add on the Maxis internet packages to their subscription. Do note that on higher speeds, Maxis is offering free Mesh routers for new sign ups only. Users who add-on the internet package will not be eligible for the mesh router.

However, Astro is offering a free upgrade to their new Ultra box which features Cloud Recording and a new interface for all subscribers. For more details, visit https://product.astro.com.my/broadband/offers.