Airtel digital TV to bring 2011 French Open in HD

The Airtel digital TV HD and HD Recorder customers can avail the opportunity by sending a sms Add 223 to 54325 for activating the Channel on 223. Alternately, customers can also do the same through their Self Care account on www.airtel.in/digitaltv.com OR through the Self Care application on the mobile.

Sport has been the major content category that has been driving growth of HD. Moreover with entire production, telecast and distribution on HD, the viewers can enjoy the True HD experience of the French Open on Airtel digital TV.

Airtel digital TV - the DTH service from Bharti Airtel ' has over 5.66 million customers and is one of the leading national level DTH service in the country which offers its customers MPEG 4 with DVBS 2 - currently the most advanced digital broadcasting technologies available in the world after HD broadcasting. Additionally, Airtel digital TV was the first to bring many firsts to the DTH segment in India including a Universal Remote which operates both the Set Top Box and TV set as well as several unique Interactive Applications. Airtel digital TV recorder was the first to offer the capability to record live television, anytime, anywhere and recently added HD services to its portfolio. Users can also update themselves on the latest stock news. All this is backed by 24x7 customer care. Airtel digital TV launched its services in October 2008.