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Airtel to Phase Out ₹50-₹100 Screen Guard, Cut Recharges from 13 to 12
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 03:36 AM
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Airtel announced it will discontinue its ₹50-₹100 screen guard service and reduce the number of available recharges from 13 to 12, affecting customers who rely on the feature for device protection.
Airtel has announced that it will discontinue its ₹50-₹100 screen guard service, a feature that offered users a protective layer for their mobile screens. The company also stated that the number of available recharges for this service will be reduced from 13 to 12.
The decision comes as part of Airtel’s effort to streamline its product offerings and focus on services with higher usage. While the exact reasons for the discontinuation were not disclosed, industry observers suggest that low uptake and high operational costs may have influenced the move.
Customers who have subscribed to the screen guard plan will need to adjust their usage or seek alternative protective options. Airtel has assured that existing users will not face any immediate service disruption.
The company has not yet announced a replacement service or a specific effective date for the changes. Users are advised to monitor official Airtel communications for further updates.
The decision comes as part of Airtel’s effort to streamline its product offerings and focus on services with higher usage. While the exact reasons for the discontinuation were not disclosed, industry observers suggest that low uptake and high operational costs may have influenced the move.
Customers who have subscribed to the screen guard plan will need to adjust their usage or seek alternative protective options. Airtel has assured that existing users will not face any immediate service disruption.
The company has not yet announced a replacement service or a specific effective date for the changes. Users are advised to monitor official Airtel communications for further updates.