Astro today launched a new subscription plan called Astro One. This plan is said to make it easier for users to enjoy various content in a simpler and more flexible way. Each plan can now be easily modified such as adding access to additional channels or subscribing to third-party streaming platforms.
The three new plans are the Entertainment Pack, Sports Pack, and Epic Pack. Each plan allows users to add 11 streaming platform options as well as several additional channel packs. Not only that, the Astro One plan also allows users to include a subscription to the Astro Fibre broadband plan, Multiroom features and more.
Entertainment Pack – RM49.99
Access to Astro Signatures content (Gegar Vaganza), Astro Originals (Project: Exit), and various children's, Korean, Chinese, Indian and international content.
97 channels
Access to Astro GO HD for 2 screens.
Sports Pack – RM99.99
Access to live sports such as Premier League, BWF, Liga Malaysia, Sepak Takraw League, Formula 1, MotoGP, NBA, and more.
97 channels
14 sports channels
4 additional sports channels
6 Indian content channels
Access to Astro GO HD for 2 screens.
Access to beIN SPORTS CONNECT HD for 2 screens.
Epic Pack – RM199.99
All-in-one subscription pack for movie buffs and regular drama marathoners.
97 channels
6 Indian content channels
13 news and documentary channels
8 additional entertainment channels
6 children's content channels
4 additional sports channels
14 sports channels
Access to 4 Max channels (HBO HD, Cinemax HD, HBO Family and HBO Hits)
Access to Netflix Standard (HD, 2 screens)
Access to Disney+ Hotstar Basic (HD, 1 screen)
With Astro One, 11 streaming platform subscriptions can be bundled together: Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Viu, Max, iQIYI, WeTV, Simply South, ZEE5, Qalbox by Muslim Pro and others such as BBC Player. Prices offered start from RM8.40 per month.
For broadband plans, Astro offers Astro Fibre 100Mbps, 500Mbps or 800Mbps subscriptions. For an introductory promotion, the Entertainment + Astro Fibre 500Mbps pack is offered at RM139.99 per month compared to RM238.99.
The Astro One subscription plan is now available for everyone to subscribe to, either via the web or the My Astro app. Existing customers can also easily switch to this new plan. The Astro Ultra Box and Ulti Box TV boxes are also available to use with this new plan.
It should be noted that this Astro One plan has a 24-month (2-year) contract. The main difference with the previous plan is that third-party streaming platform subscriptions are no longer tied to the Astro plan contract.