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]

Current HD channels

     This colour box is for selected HD channels are under by NJOI and can be watch without subscribe to HD-PVR service.
     This colour box is for selected HD channels are under by NJOI Prepaid.
NamePackageDescription
Astro AEC HDBasic HD PackIn-house Chinese entertainment channel. All programmes are showing with SD version of Astro AEC is now available on Astro AEC HD in simulcast HD. (after launching this channel, Astro Quan Jia HD are not longer showing with SD version of Astro AEC)
Astro AOD HDDynasty PackIn-house Cantonese drama channel. All drama are showing with SD version of Astro AOD is now available on Astro AOD HD in simulcast HD.
Astro Arena HDBaisc HD PackIn-house local sports channel. All local sports are showing with SD version of Astro Arena is now available on Astro Arena HD in simulcast HD.
Astro Box Office BollyOne HDAstro Box Office/NJOI Box OfficeA dedicated Bollywood movies channel in HD.
Astro Citra HDMustika PackIn-house Malay movie channel. All movies are showing with SD version of Astro Citra is now available on Astro Citra HD in simulcast HD. (this channel old name is Astro Mustika HD and former channel number is channel 134 before 1 October 2018)
Astro Go Shop Chinese HDBasic HD Pack/NJOIIn-house Chinese home shopping channel.
Astro Go Shop Malay HDBasic HD Pack/NJOIIn-house Malay home shopping channel.
Astro Hua Hee Dai HDNew Emperor Pack/Gold PackIn-house Hokkien entertainment channel. All programmes are showing with SD version of Astro Hua Hee Dai is now available on Astro Hua Hee Dai HD in simulcast HD.
Astro Maya HDBasic HD Pack/NJOIIn-house Malay entertainment channel. Selected programmes are showing with SD version of Astro Prima, Astro Oasis, Astro TVIQ and Astro Ceria is now available on Astro Maya HD in simulcast HD.
Astro Quan Jia HDBasic HD Pack/NJOI PrepaidIn-house Chinese entertainment channel.
Astro Ria HDBasic HD PackIn-house Malay entertainment channel. All programmes are showing with SD version of Astro Ria is now available on Astro Ria HD in simulcast HD. (after launching this channel, Astro Mustika HD and Astro Maya HD are not longer showing with SD version of Astro Ria)
Astro Shuang Xing HDDynasty Pack/New Emperor PackIn-house Chinese drama channel. All drama are showing with SD version of Astro Shuang Xing is now available on Astro Shuang Xing HD in simulcast HD.
Astro SuperSport HDSports Pack/Sports Lite PackIn-house international sports channel. All international sports are showing with SD version of Astro SuperSport is now available on Astro SuperSport HD in simulcast HD.
Astro SuperSport 2 HDSports Pack/Sports Lite PackIn-house international sports channel. All international sports are showing with SD version of Astro SuperSport 2 is now available on Astro SuperSport 2 HD in simulcast HD.
Astro SuperSport 3 HDSports Pack/A la carte (additional for Sports Lite Pack subscribers only)In-house international sports channel. All international sports are showing with SD version of Astro SuperSport 3 is now available on Astro SuperSport 3 HD in simulcast HD.
Astro SuperSport 4 HDSports PackIn-house international sports channel. All international sports are showing with SD version of Astro SuperSport 4 is now available on Astro SuperSport 4 HD in simulcast HD.
Astro Vinmeen HDBasic HD PackIn-house Tamil entertainment channel. Selected programmes are showing with SD version of Astro Vaanavil is now available on Astro Vinmeen HD in simulcast HD.
Astro Wah Lai Toi HDDynasty Pack/A la carteIn-house Cantonese entertainment channel. All programmes are showing with SD version of Astro Wah Lai Toi is now available on Astro Wah Lai Toi HD in simulcast HD. (this channel old name is Astro Zhi Zun HD before 6 October 2014)
Astro Warna HDMustika PackIn-house Malay comedy channel. All programmes are showing with SD version of Astro Warna is now available on Astro Warna HD in simulcast HD. (after launching this channel, Astro Mustika HD are not longer showing with SD version of Astro Warna)
Astro Xi Yue HDBasic HD Pack/NJOIIn-house Cantonese, Chinese and Hokkien entertainment channel. (this HD channel is the first time available for all NJOI customers)
Celestial Movies HDNew Emperor Pack/A la carteCelsetial Tiger Entertainment's Cantonese, Chinese, Japanese and Korean movies channel. All movies are showing with SD version of Celestial Movies is now available on Celestial Movies HD in simulcast HD.
Channel NewsAsia HDNews PackMediacorp Singapore terrestrial news channel.
eGG HDBasic HD Pack/Sports Pack/NJOIIn-house international e-sports channel.
Hello HDBasic HD Pack/NJOIIn-house English entertainment channel.
Naura HDMustika Pack/NJOI PrepaidIn-house Malay islamic channel.
Tara HDBasic HD Pack/NJOI PrepaidIn-house Hindi entertainment channel.
TVB Jade HDJade PackTVB's Cantonese entertainment channel.

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References

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