How to Unsubscribe Airtel DTH Channel Easily (2026 Guide)

Managing your television subscription efficiently can save you a noticeable amount of money each month. If you are paying for individual (a-la-carte) channels or specific add-on packs on your Airtel Digital TV (DTH) connection that nobody in your household watches anymore, getting rid of them is a straightforward process.

Managing your plan doesn’t require a tech expert or a call to customer support. Several convenient methods allow you to drop unwanted channels in just a few minutes.

Method 1: Using the Airtel Thanks App (Recommended)

For smartphone users, the Airtel Thanks app provides the most visual and user-friendly way to manage your channel lineup.

1. Open the App: Launch the Airtel Thanks app on your registered mobile device.
2. Navigate to DTH: Tap on the Services or Manage tab, and select your DTH / Digital TV account.
3. Modify Plan: Look for options like Change Plan, Modify Pack, or Manage TV Channels.
4. Select Channels to Remove: Go to your active or a-la-carte channels list, find the specific channel you want to unsubscribe from, and select the Remove or uncheck option.
5. Review and Confirm: Check the summary of your updated monthly pack, confirming the price adjustment, and tap Confirm or Proceed.

Your changes will typically process and reflect on your television within a few minutes.

Method 2: Unsubscribing via SMS

If you prefer not to use an app, a quick text message from your registered mobile number (RMN) gets the job done.

1. Find the Channel Number: Note down the exact channel number of the channel you wish to remove.
2. Draft the Message: Type an SMS in the following format:
   REM <Channel Number> (For example: if you want to remove channel 150, type REM 150)
3. Send to: Send this text message to 54325 from your registered mobile number.
4. Confirm: You will receive a confirmation prompt or return message. Follow any brief instructions provided in the reply to finalize the deletion.

Method 3: Using Your TV Screen (Channel 998)

You can also handle your subscription directly through your television set using your remote control.

1. Turn on your TV and Airtel DTH set-top box.
2. Tune directly to Channel 998.
3. Follow the on-screen menu instructions provided on the interactive help page to view your current active package and select channels for removal.
4. The screen will generate a confirmation code or instruction to send a verification text from your registered mobile number to complete the update.

Things to Keep in Mind

• Billing Adjustments: When you drop an a-la-carte channel, the network capacity fee (NCF) or individual channel cost is adjusted according to regulatory guidelines, usually reflecting on your next billing cycle or balance deduction.
• Registered Mobile Number: Always use your primary registered phone number for SMS methods, as requests from unverified numbers will be rejected for security reasons.