With the introduction of TRAI’s 2019 tariff regime, Airtel DTH has introduced some ways that make the life of an Airtel DTH user easier, especially when it comes to adding or removing a channel from your package. In this guide, we’ll show you how to modify your Airtel DTH channel list.

Modify Airtel DTH Package Through the Airtel Website

To ensure you’re able to make the most of TRAI’s new tariff regime, Airtel DTH offers multiple methods for you to add or remove a channel in your package. The easiest way to go about this is by either visiting their official website, the Airtel Thanks application, or through an SMS. So, if you’re wondering how to add channels in Airtel DTH, arguably, the easiest way to add or remove a channel from your Airtel DTH package is by using the official Airtel website. So, if you want to modify your existing channel list, follow the steps given below:

1. Visit www.airtel.in and click on the ‘Subscriber Corner’ button located in the top left corner.
2. Log in to your account using your phone number or service ID.
3. Once you log in, you’ll be redirected to your dashboard, wherein you can see your existing package. You need to click on the ‘Edit’ button located under that.
4. You’ll be redirected to a channel list, from which you can pick the new channels you want or remove any existing channels you don’t want.
5. Once you’ve made the changes, click on the ‘Go-To Summary’ button.
6. Go over the summary and if everything looks fine, click on the ‘Confirm Change’ button.

Within a couple of hours, the changes that you have requested will be made to the channel list available to you.

Modify Airtel DTH Package by SMS

Airtel’s DTH venture has come as a blessing for many. Within a short period of its launch, Airtel DTH Xstream competes with existing DTH giants like Tata Sky and Dish TV all across India and is well ahead in the race, all thanks to their loyal viewership and fantastic Airtel DTH channel selection number options.

If you want to add or remove a channel from your Airtel DTH package, you can also send an SMS with the customer ID. Follow the steps given below:

1. To add a particular channel, you need to SMS Add channel number to 54325. For example, if the channel number is 231, then you need to send Add 231 to 54325. Similarly, to remove a particular channel, you need to SMS the channel number to 54325. For example, Rem 231 to 54325. Users who have not registered their mobile number with the SMS facility also need to add the customer ID. So, the format of the SMS then becomes Add channel number customer id or Rem channel number customer ID to 54325.
2. After sending this SMS, you will receive an OTP on the mobile number, which you must send back in the given format – Top OTP to 54325.
3. The requested channel will then get added or removed from your account. Once done, you will receive a notification.

Modify Airtel DTH Package Through AirtelThanks App

You can now remove and add channels from your pack through Airtel’s Thanks app. You can download this app from the Play Store (for Android users) or App Store (for iOS users) and access it if you have an Airtel number. To remove and add channels via the app, follow the instructions below:

• Open the Airtel Thanks app and tap on ‘More’ in the bottom right corner.
• Select the ‘My Airtel’ option and then tap on ‘Manage Accounts’.
• You will see your DTH ID; click on that and then tap on ‘Change Plan’.
• You can directly “skip” to channel selection, following which you will see ‘In my existing plan’ at the bottom of the page; click on that.
• You will get a list of all the active channels in your pack, and you can select the type or a particular channel you would wish to add or remove.
• When you’ve made the changes click on the ‘Go to Summary’ button. A summary preview on the next page will show you the total price compared to the existing amount at the bottom of the page.
• If you are okay with the changes, tap on Confirm. Once the confirmation is received, the list removes the channel.

The channel might take a few hours to get removed from your list of active channels on the TV.

What’s Needed To Add Or Remove Airtel DTH Channels

We want to pay only for the channels we like to watch, and it’s as simple as that. We do not like paying for channels we don’t watch and are still added to the pack because it is the final package. Well, what if you get an option to customize your pack? It is impressive because it’s true.

Since TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) introduced new tariff plans for the DTH operators in India, customized packs have surged up as users realize its importance and effect on their monthly bill. For Airtel DTH channel selection according to TRAI, you can now select and deselect channels from packages. So, here’s a list of the things you’ll need to add or remove DTH channels:

1. You don’t need to have a registered Mobile Number (RMN) to add or remove any channel from your Airtel Digital TV. Airtel has made it as simple as sending an SMS from any mobile number to do so, and this is a significant feature for some users as we might not have access to our registered mobile numbers at all times.
2. That being said, it’s important to understand that when you’re choosing a pack or a-la-carte channel, you’ll be shown the pricing of a specific package, but you’ll have to pay the NCF fee separately.
3. The NCF (Network Capacity Fee) will cost you INR 130+taxes for 100 SD channels or 50 HD channels. If your package exceeds 100 SD or 50 HD channels, you’ll have to pay an additional INR 20 for each SD channel and INR 25 for each HD channel.