Astro B.yond
Astro B.yond is a Malaysian first High-Definition Television (HDTV) service from Astro. Launched by Astro on 11 December 2009. The roll out of these services is estimated to cost some RM200 million, including marketing and operating costs of approximately RM150 million, over the next financial year, ahead of revenue and earnings from these services.[1]
Astro B.yond also introduced a Digital Video Recording (DVR) service, available through the Astro B.yond Personal Video Recorder (PVR) and an external hard disk drive connected to the Astro B.yond decoder. The Astro B.yond PVR comes with an inbuilt 500GB hard disk and allows customers to record up to two live programmes at the same time, rewind and pause live TV. Recording services is also available through Astro B.yond via a compatible external hard disk drive and activation of the recording service by Astro.[2]
On 14 July 2010, Samsung and Astro bring high-definition (HD) viewing experience into Malaysian homes.[3] The latest Astro B.yond PVR box is a rebranded Samsung GX-AS731SK.[4]
In April 2011, Astro B.yond introduced its Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) services through a collaboration with Maxis Berhad to deliver IPTV. Since December 2010, this provides a wide choice of Astro channels in HD with personal video recording and video on demand (VOD) services delivered via Maxis fibre broadband. Astro B.yond IPTV will be progressively available in Klang Valley and Penang. At present, the Astro B.yond IPTV is available at 60 high-rise condominiums within Mont Kiara, KLCC, Bangsar and Penang.[5]
Channel listing
Digital terrestrial television
| Channel No. | Channel Name | Astro GO | NJOI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111HD | GO Shop | Yes | Yes |
| 122HD | TVS | Yes | Yes |
| 123HD | Awesome TV | No | Yes |
Malay Variety
| Channel No. | Channel Name | Astro GO | NJOI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104HD | Astro Ria | Yes | Yes |
| 105HD | Astro Prima | Yes | Yes |
| 106HD | Astro Oasis | Yes | Yes |
| 107HD | Astro Warna | Yes | Yes |
| 108HD | Astro Citra | No | Yes |
| 109HD | Naura | Yes | Yes |
| 112HD | Astro Rania | Yes | Yes |
| 113HD | Astro Aura | Yes | Yes |
| 115HD | Astro Box Office Movies Tayangan Hebat | No | Yes |
| 118HD | GO Shop Ruuma | Yes | Yes |
| 120HD | GO Shop Gaaya | Yes | Yes |
Indian Variety
| Channel No. | Channel Name | Astro GO | NJOI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116HD | Colors | Yes | Yes |
| 201HD | Astro Vaanavil | Yes | Yes |
| 212HD | Sun Music | Yes | Yes |
| 231HD | Astro Vinmeen | Yes | Yes |
| 232HD | Star Vijay | Yes | Yes |
| 233HD | Colors Tamil | Yes | No |
| 234HD | Sun TV | Yes | Yes |
| 235HD | Zee Tamil | Yes | Yes |
| 241HD | Astro Box Office Movies Thangathirai | No | Yes |
| 251HD | Astro Box Office BollyOne | Yes | Yes |
Asian Variety
| Channel No. | Channel Name | Astro GO | NJOI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300HD | iQIYI | Yes | No |
| 303HD | GO Shop Chinese | Yes | Yes |
| 304HD | Astro Xiao Tai Yang | Yes | Yes |
| 305HD | TVB Classic | Yes | Yes |
| 306HD | Astro AEC | Yes | Yes |
| 307HD | Astro Shuang Xing | Yes | Yes |
| 308HD | Astro Quan Jia | Yes | Yes |
| 309HD | Celestial Movies | Yes | Yes |
| 310HD | TVB Jade | Yes | Yes |
| 311HD | Astro AOD (HD) | Yes | Yes |
| 315HD | Star Chinese Channel | No | No |
| 316HD | CTi Asia | Yes | Yes |
| 317HD | TVB Entertainment News | Yes | Yes |
| 318HD | TVB News Channel | Yes | Yes |
| 319HD | TVB Xing He | Yes | No |
| 320HD | TVBS Asia | Yes | Yes |
| 323HD | TVBS News | Yes | Yes |
| 325HD | Phoenix Chinese Channel | Yes | Yes |
| 326HD | Phoenix InfoNews Channel | Yes | Yes |
| 333HD | Astro Hua Hee Dai | Yes | Yes |
| 335HD | CCTV-4 Asia | Yes | Yes |
| 392HD | KBS World | Yes | Yes |
| 393HD | ONE | Yes | Yes |
| 394HD | Oh!K | Yes | Yes |
| 395HD | tvN Asia | Yes | Yes |
| 398HD | NHK World Premium | No | No |
| 416HD | tvN Movies | Yes | Yes |
Movies
| Channel No. | Channel Name | Astro GO | NJOI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 401HD | HITS Movies | Yes | No |
| 404HD | BOO | No | Yes |
| 411HD | HBO | Yes | Yes |
| 412HD | Cinemax | Yes | Yes |
| 413HD | FOX Movies | No | No |
| 414HD | FOX Family Movies | No | No |
| 415HD | FOX Action Movies | No | No |
News
| Channel No. | Channel Name | Astro GO | NJOI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 503HD | CGTN | Yes | Yes |
| 511HD | CNN International | Yes | No |
| 512HD | BBC World News | Yes | No |
| 513HD | Al Jazeera English | Yes | Yes |
| 514HD | Sky News | Yes | No |
| 515HD | CNA | Yes | No |
| 517HD | Bloomberg Television | Yes | No |
Learning
| Channel No. | Channel Name | Astro GO | NJOI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 550HD | Nat Geo WILD | Yes | Yes |
| 551HD | National Geographic | Yes | No |
| 552HD | Discovery Channel | Yes | Yes |
| 553HD | Discovery Asia | Yes | Yes |
| 554HD | Discovery Science | Yes | Yes |
| 555HD | HISTORY | Yes | Yes |
| 556HD | Animal Planet | Yes | Yes |
Kids
| Channel No. | Channel Name | Astro GO | NJOI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 611HD | Astro Ceria | Yes | Yes |
| 615HD | Cartoon Network | Yes | Yes |
| 616HD | Nickelodeon | Yes | Yes |
| 617HD | Nick Jr. | Yes | Yes |
| 618HD | BabyTV | No | No |
| 619HD | Boomerang | Yes | Yes |
Entertainment/Lifestyle/Music
| Channel No. | Channel Name | Astro GO | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 701HD | AXN | Yes | No |
| 702HD | Hello | Yes | Yes |
| 703HD | FOX Life | No | No |
| 704HD | FOX | No | No |
| 705HD | KIX | Yes | Yes |
| 706HD | HITS | Yes | No |
| 707HD | TLC | Yes | Yes |
| 708HD | Food Network | Yes | Yes |
| 709HD | Asian Food Network (AFN) | Yes | Yes |
| 710HD | Nat Geo People | Yes | No |
| 712HD | Warner TV | Yes | Yes |
| 713HD | FX | No | No |
| 714HD | Crime + Investigation | Yes | Yes |
| 715HD | HGTV | Yes | Yes |
| 716HD | DMAX | Yes | Yes |
| 718HD | MTV Asia | Yes | No |
| 719HD | Animax | Yes | No |
Sports
| Channel No. | Channel Name | Astro GO | NJOI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800HD | eGG Network | Yes | Yes |
| 802HD | Astro Arena | Yes | Yes |
| 811HD | Astro SuperSport | Yes | Yes |
| 812HD | Astro SuperSport 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 813HD | Astro SuperSport 3 | Yes | Yes |
| 814HD | Astro SuperSport 4 | Yes | Yes |
| 815HD | FOX Sports | Yes | Yes |
| 816HD | FOX Sports 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 817HD | FOX Sports 3 | Yes | Yes |
| 818HD | beIN Sports | Yes | Yes |
| 819HD | beIN Sports MAX | Yes | Yes |
| 820HD | Eurosport | Yes | No |
| 821HD | WWE Network | Yes | Yes |
| 822HD | Golf Channel | Yes | Yes |
| 823HD | RugbyPass TV | Yes | Yes |
| 824HD | Astro Cricket | Yes | Yes |
Additional Channels
| Channel No. | Channel Name | Astro GO | NJOI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 472HD – 479HD | Astro First | Yes | Yes |
| 482HD – 489HD | Astro Best | Yes | Yes |
Special channels
- Viewed for free or paid for a limited time.
| Channel No. | Channel Name | Release Time | Astro GO |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100HD | FAMtv | 31 Jan 2021 – 14 Feb 2021 | Yes |
4K channels
| Channel No. | Channel Name |
|---|---|
| 780UHD | Astro UHD |
Astro GO Exclusive channels
| Channel No. | Channel Name | On Demand |
|---|---|---|
| 396HD | K-PLUS | Yes |
| 521HD | DW | No |
| 522HD | France 24 English | No |
| 720HD | ANIPLUS | Yes |
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 13 December 2009. Retrieved 31 May 2015.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Retrieved on 8 May 2017
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 18 June 2010. Retrieved 31 May 2015.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) Retrieved on 18 June 2010
- Samsung and ASTRO Bring High Definition Viewing Experience into Malaysian Homes Retrieved on 14 July 2010
- History of Astro set-top-boxes from 1996 till now Retrieved on 10 October 2017
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 May 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2015.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) Retrieved on 15 May 2011
External links
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| Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd |
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| Astro Overseas Limited |
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