Airtel makes it easier for users to switch to new TV pricing

New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) recently rolled out new pricing system for TV. The new pricing will come into effect from February 1 and the TV viewers will now be able to pay for the channels they want to watch. Many digital service operators have also introduced new plans making it easier for the subscribers to use.

Now Airtel Digital TV gas also announced its new pricing regime for channels making it easier for its users to choose. Users can switch their plans on the Airtel website either by using the My Airtel app or by simply calling the customer care.

The service provider is now also enabling its users to opt for their favourite channels with just a QR code scan on their television screen.

The Airtel DTH users can now make their own plans or select from a range of recommended plans as per the new Trai guidelines on channel number 998 on Airtel digital TV. The customers can view the complete list of channels along with its a-la-carte price as well as the broadcaster packs. They can also select the Airtel value plans which have been specially designed for customers based on their current channel selection or current monthly recharge value.

After the pack selection is done, customers have to just scan the QR code and send it to 54325 and the pack will automatically get activated from February 1.

To scan the code, customers need to use their smartphone camera. In case their phone camera does not support the QR scanner, customers can also download any free QR scanner app from the Playstore or Apple store and initiate the process.

For the convenience of the customers, a quick demonstration video of how to select the channels and plans is also available on channel no 999. Customers also have the option to log on to www.airtel.in/digital-tv or My Airtel App to select the channels or pack of their choice.