Astro NJOI
Astro NJOI is a Malaysia free satellite television service launched on 18 February 2012 in collaboration with the government of Malaysia and Astro.[1] It was officially announced by Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak on 20 December 2011.[2] At launch, the service provided 18 television channels and 19 radio stations. However, existing Astro customers may purchase this service through separate account.[3]
At launch, the set-up which consist of a set-top box, Out-Door Unit (ODU) satellite dish, smartcard and remote control unit, was available at a one-time payment of RM 305 at all Astro authorised retailers, with a standard installation fee of RM 100 from an Astro-authorised installer as stated on the website. In mid-2013, the one-time payment was reduced to RM 280, and installation remains at RM 100. The platform uses prepaid card method where one can pay for the day and amount for the prepaid channels that one wants to watch. The decoder's HDMI output is locked out and this leaves users with composite signal and component video output. However, certain decoders with updated firmware are able to use the HDMI output. NJOI launched of its HD channel, channel 300, on 1 February 2015.[4] In 2016, the recommended retail price has been set at RM285 (inclusive of GST). It's main competitor would be antenna based DTT service, MYTV Broadcasting.
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Current TV Channels
Channel | Package |
---|---|
100 | NJOI Prepaid Info |
101 | TV1 |
102 | TV2 |
103 | TV3 |
105 | Astro Prima |
106 | Astro Oasis |
107 | NTV7 |
114 | TV Alhijrah |
118 | Astro Go Shop Malay HD |
119 | TV9 |
135 | Astro Maya HD |
180 | TVi |
200 | Prabayar NJOI |
201 | Astro Vaanavil |
203 | Makkal TV |
300 | Astro Xi Yue HD |
301 | Astro AEC |
302 | iView |
304 | Kah Lai Toi |
318 | Astro Go Shop Mandarin HD |
321 | Celestial Classic Movies |
325 | Astro Xiao Tai Yang |
334 | CCTV4 |
501 | Astro Awani |
502 | Bernama News Channel |
601 | Astro Tutor TV UPSR |
602 | Astro Tutor TV PT3 |
603 | Astro Tutor TV SPM |
708 | 8TV |
737 | Go Asean HD |
Current Prepaid Channels
Channel | Package |
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104 | Astro Ria |
108 | TARA HD |
131 | Astro Citra |
132 | Astro Warna |
133 | Astro Bella |
141 | Bintang |
142 | Pelangi |
241 | Astro Box Office Movies: Thangathirai |
311 | Astro Wah Lai Toi |
314 | TVB Xing He |
322 | Celestial Movies |
324 | Astro Shuang Xing |
333 | Astro Hua Hee Dai |
391 | KBS World |
480 | Astro First |
481 | Astro Best |
550 | Nat Geo Wild |
556 | Animal Planet |
610 | Astro TVIQ |
611 | Astro Ceria |
801 | Astro Arena |
808 | eGG |
810 | Astro SuperSport |
811 | Astro SuperSport 2 |
817 | Astro SuperSport 4 |
820 | WWE Network |
Current Radio Channels
These radio channels are same as Astro
Channel | Radio Station |
---|---|
852 | Hitz FM |
853 | MY FM |
854 | Lite FM |
855 | Mix FM |
856 | Era FM |
857 | Sinar FM |
858 | Melody FM |
859 | THR Raaga |
860 | Classic Rock |
861 | Gold |
862 | Opus |
863 | THR Gegar |
864 | India Beat |
865 | Jazz |
866 | Osai FM |
867 | Bayu FM |
868 | Kenyalang FM |
869 | Nasional FM |
870 | Sabah V FM |
871 | Wai FM |
See also
References
- ^ "PM launches country's first free satellite TV service". The Star. Retrieved 22 November 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Free satellite TV". The Star. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
- ^ "njoi - FAQ". Astro. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
- ^ "Free to Njoi - hi-def TV shows". The Star. Retrieved 20 September 2016.