HNN 24×7 Removed by Airtel DTH
Subscribers of Airtel Digital TV tuning in for regional news updates from Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand will find a key channel missing from their electronic program guide (EPG).
Prominent Hindi regional news network HNN 24×7 has been officially removed from the Airtel DTH platform. The discontinuation comes after the broadcaster and the DTH operator failed to reach a consensus regarding commercial carriage fee payments.
Overview of the Channel Removal
Parameter Details
Channel Name: HNN 24×7
Genre: Hindi Regional News
Primary Region: Uttar Pradesh & Uttarakhand (UP/UK)
Platform Affected: Airtel Digital TV (Airtel DTH)
Primary Reason: Discontinuation due to carriage fee issues
Current Status: De-listed / Transmission Stopped
Why Was HNN 24×7 Removed?
The primary driver behind the removal is a dispute over carriage fees (the fee paid by broadcasters to DTH platforms and multi-system operators to carry their channel).
In regional broadcasting, particularly across linear news networks, operational overheads and carriage expenses can create substantial financial strain. When contractual renewals stall or scheduled installment payments remain unpaid, DTH service providers pull the transmission feed until financial agreements are resolved.
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​Impact on Viewers Across UP & Uttarakhand
HNN 24×7 has built a dedicated regional following focusing on grassroots reporting, state legislative developments, and hyperlocal community issues across Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
​With this removal:
- ​Airtel DTH subscribers can no longer access the feed via their channel remotes.
- ​The channel number previously allotted to HNN 24×7 will either show a standard de-activation message or be repurposed for testing and future channel additions.
