HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Dec 29: Bharti Airtel on Monday announced the launch of Airtel Cartoon Network Classics, an exclusive value-added entertainment service on Airtel Digital TV, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery.
The new channel brings together a curated selection of iconic animated franchises from Cartoon Network, offering viewers a dedicated destination for classic cartoons and family-friendly entertainment.
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Popular titles featured on the channel include Tom and Jerry, The Flintstones, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, Johnny Bravo and several other well-known animated series.
Airtel said the channel has been designed for audiences who grew up watching these programmes, while also allowing families to introduce younger viewers to cartoons that defined popular culture during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Commenting on the launch, Pushpinder Singh Gujral, DTH Business Head at Airtel, said the new offering adds a distinct entertainment layer to the company’s portfolio and enables customers to reconnect with iconic characters and stories that continue to enjoy widespread appeal.
He said the channel will be available to all Airtel DTH and IPTV users.
The ad-free channel has been priced at ₹59 per month and will be available on Channel 445 in both English and Hindi.
Airtel said the service can be accessed across connected set-top boxes such as Xstream and IPTV, as well as non-connected HD and SD boxes, without requiring any additional equipment.
Arjun Nohwar, Managing Director, South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery, said the channel celebrates the enduring legacy of animated characters that have entertained audiences across generations.
He said the collaboration with Airtel aims to keep these stories accessible and relevant while introducing classic cartoons to a new generation of viewers.
Airtel said the addition of Cartoon Network Classics strengthens its growing portfolio of value-added entertainment services and reflects its focus on offering distinctive, high-quality content for viewers of all age groups.
Customers can activate the channel through their set-top box, by giving a missed call, or via the Airtel Thanks app, the company said, adding that the process has been designed to allow quick and easy access without delays.
