IF you are an avid fan of the many TV shows, movies and a die-hard spectator of live sporting events, you probably realise the number of streaming services that are now available.
But imagine having to maintain a whole list of streaming platforms – logging in and out just to watch your favourite shows – can become unwieldy and cumbersome.
Studies show that consumers are increasingly struggling to manage the ever-growing volumes of music and video streaming apps.
With so many options available today, streamlining one’s subscription for the best value and convenience can be a real challenge.
Even the simple task of finding the content you love is becoming exhausting. As Malaysia’s No.1 streaming aggregator, Astro solves that problem.
It aggregates all the most popular streaming services in one place, from Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, HBO GO to recent additions such as beIN SPORTS CONNECT, iQIYI and TVBAnywhere+ apps onto the Ultra Box.
Added to Astro’s own slate of great Originals, signature shows and sport, it’s easy to see why Astro is Malaysia’s favourite entertainment destination.
Whether you want to stream the best live global sporting events like the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 or popular Asian entertainment including Korean, Chinese and Hong Kong dramas and movies, local favourites and anime all-in-one on your big screen, the Ultra Box lets you do so easily.
Astro also gives you exclusive access to its new Originals series – including One Cent Thief, inspired by true events in Malaysia and Lost & Found, a local series with a stellar cast that celebrates love, loss and new beginnings post-pandemic.
You can also look forward to an entertainment solution that stays new and fresh every month, as Astro debuts great content including the anthology series The White Lotus Season 2 (31 October), Korean family drama film Cassiopeia (22 October) and American horror film Scream (29 October) to get into the spirit of Halloween.
beIN SPORTS CONNECT: Sports fans have another reason to be excited as beIN SPORTS CONNECT brings major European football leagues such as the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League LIVE and on-demand in addition to over 3,000 hours of live tennis including the ATP Cup and Laver Cup.
iQIYI: Customers can enjoy a stellar line up of C-dramas with iQIYI, including romance series Mr. Bad, Love Like The Galaxy, Thousand Years For You, See You Again, Perfect Mismatch, as well as long-time hit Japanese anime series One Piece and iQIYI’s first local original series Rampas Cintaku.
TVBAnywhere+: If you enjoy watching Hong Kong dramas, the TVBAnywhere+ app offers an extensive library comprising the latest drama series, variety shows, OTT-exclusive titles such as Ghost Cleansing Ltd, Alien Is Everywhere, Conspiracy Is Everywhere, and the evergreen classics at your fingertips. Be sure to catch the final week of Beauty Of War, new drama Get On A Flat and the long-anticipated drama I've Got The Power about superheroes will be available on Oct 31.
Get more out of Sports Plus and Movies Plus
Astro’s group chief executive officer-designate Euan Smith said, “As part of enriching our customers’ entertainment experience, we are delighted to introduce two new TV Packs - Sports Plus and Movies Plus, with Netflix’s premium content.
“Having listened closely to feedback from customers and customers-to-be, we are pleased to be able to offer more choice, convenience, and better value in this way.
“Sports fans can now enjoy all 64 matches of World Cup Qatar 2022 plus the biggest sporting matches and, at the same time, binge on Netflix seamlessly within Astro’s interface.
“Customers subscribing to these two new Packs will enjoy more savings whilst immersing themselves in a wider content slate, reinforcing our position as Malaysia’s number one destination for entertainment.”
Euan Smith:'Having listened closely to feedback from customers and customers-to-be, we are pleased to be able to offer more choice, convenience, and better value.'
Check out Astro’s exciting and value-added packages – the new Sports Plus Pack and Movies Plus Pack, which feature all the channels and streaming apps from the Astro Sports or Movies Pack, now with the addition of Netflix for only RM119.99 per month for 18 months* at launch.
Find out more at www.astro.com.my.
Sports Pack Plus: Avid sports fans can catch the biggest sporting action like the Premier League, Formula 1, UFC and NBA, and enjoy major European football leagues such as the LA Liga, Ligue 1 and Serie A.
Movies Pack Plus: A must for all movie lovers, now K-drama fans can stream popular series The Golden Spoon and One Dollar Lawyer, The Zone Survival Mission starring Yoo Jae Suk, Lee Kwang Soo and Kwon Yuri, and the latest popular series from Marvel Studios – She-Hulk: Attorney at Law on Disney+ Hotstar; Everything Everywhere All at Once starring Michelle Yeoh, time travel series Quantum Leap and season 2 of popular science fiction drama La Brea on HBO GO.
These two new packs include Netflix so you can binge all the biggest shows like comedy thriller Glitch, romance K-drama 20th Century Girl and action and adventure film The School for Good and Evil.
To all the football fans out there, join in the World Cup fever with greater value-for-money content bundles when you sign up for selected Astro Fibre and TV Bundles from now until Nov 30 to get complimentary access to Qatar 2022 (worth RM99.99) and in 4K HDR with the Ultra Box.
Enjoy a lifetime value for the whole family with Astro
It doesn’t just end there, Astro’s all-new loyalty programme, Astro Rewards now offers a wide array of exclusive perks and experiences like travel, exclusive events for everyone in the family.
Current and upcoming rewards include:
> Money-can’t-buy experiences: tickets to watch popular stage comedy troupe - Sepahtu Reunion Live Tour and invitation to exclusive World Cup viewing with free food and drinks.
> For adults or parents: exclusive rebates on SP Setia property deals, discounts on Ramsay Sime Darby Health Centres health screening packages and complimentary insurance coverage.
> For kids: special priced tickets to watch the Didi & Friends Musical Show on Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra.
> Exclusive lifestyle offers: discount for TGV Indulge movie passes and hotel offers – 50% off and buy 1 free.
Find out more through the My Astro app available on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and Huawei App Gallery.
*The RM119.99 per month for 18 months online offer for new customers will end on Dec 18 and is only available on a 24-month contract. The original pricing of RM129.99 will be charged after 18 months. The Sports Plus and Movies Plus Packs comes with a 0-, 12- or 24-month contract, however first-time sign-ups for the Sports Plus and Movies Plus Packs require a commitment of 12 months or above. Terms and conditions apply.
