I recharged my Airtel DTH with ₹258 for the Tamil SD pack on January 13, 2025, which was supposed to be valid for 30 days. However, my service was unexpectedly disconnected on February 4, 2025, after only 20–22 days.
Upon contacting customer care for clarification, I was informed that the amount was adjusted due to the inclusion of three HD à la carte channels. However, during the entire recharge period, I'm not get viewed any HD channels specifically no: 755 Sun HD. Additionally, Airtel's own interface indicates that HD channels require a separate recharge, yet my amount was deducted without my knowledge.
I was unaware that previously selected à la carte channels would continue to be charged with every new recharge, and there were no notifications or billing details reflecting this. This lack of transparency makes it difficult for customers to track deductions and ensure they are paying only for services they intend to use.
I request an immediate resolution, including either a refund for the deducted amount or an extension of my Tamil SD pack for the remaining validity period. Additionally, I urge Airtel to improve its communication regarding auto-renewals of à la carte channels to prevent similar issues for other customers.
Airtel customer support has been notified about the posted complaint.