Airtel brings back Tom & Jerry and Scooby Doo, launches Cartoon Network Classics

Bharti Airtel, a prominent player in the Indian telecommunications industry, has recently introduced the “Airtel Cartoon Network Classics” channel exclusively on its Airtel Digital TV, as part of a non-commercial broadcasting platform designed and developed by Warner Bros. Discovery, featuring some of the most iconic brands from the Cartoon Network universe.

Relive your favourite cartoons

Airtel Cartoon Network Classics returns memorable programs, including Tom & Jerry, Looney Tunes, Scooby Doo, The Flintstones, Johnny Bravo, and many other classic programs. The channel is dedicated to those who grew up in the '90s and the 2000s, and also gives an opportunity to new generations to enjoy animated stories, which got integrated into the culture of our time.

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All-time favourites at a pocket-friendly price

Offered at only ₹59 per month, the ad-free channel is available on Channel 445. It is offered in English as well as Hindi. It is accessible on all Airtel digital set-top boxes, including those connected to Xstream and IPTV solutions, as well as unconnected HD and standard definition digital set-top boxes.

Transplanting favourite stories to India

Regarding the new services, Pushpinder Singh Gujral, DTH-Business Head, Airtel, said, “Airtel Cartoon Network Classics adds a unique entertainment layer to our portfolio and offers customers a chance to reconnect with iconic stories and characters that are loved even today. We are pleased to make this channel available to all our DTH & IPTV users and look forward to bringing more such curated experiences to our customers.”

Arjun Nohwar, Managing Director – South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery, said, “Cartoon Network Classics celebrates the enduring legacy of characters and stories that have entertained audiences worldwide for generations. At Warner Bros. Discovery, our focus is on keeping these stories accessible and relevant for today’s audiences.” “Through our collaboration with Airtel, we are pleased to bring these iconic favourites to Indian screens in a new and accessible format, enabling fans to reconnect with cherished childhood memories while introducing a new generation to the original cartoons that helped shape global pop culture”, he further added.

Easy activation options

The Airtel Cartoon Network Classics service can be activated through a set-top box, a missed call, and the Airtel Thanks app. Multiple ways exist for the convenience of the subscriber because the last thing a family wants is a lengthy procedure for accessing their desired cartoons.

Enhancing Airtel’s entertainment offering

This cooperation with Warner Bros. Discovery comes on the back of an increasing number of value-added entertainment services offered by the company, thereby emphasising the company's focus on offering quality family entertainment content. With the launch of Cartoon Network Classics as an exclusive service, the company enhances its content leadership and engagement with its audience.

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About Bharati Airtel

Airtel is headquartered in India and is a global company that provides communications solutions to 500 million consumers and 17 developing nations in South Asia and Africa. Airtel is among the top three mobile operators in the world, as its networks cover two billion people. The retail offerings of Airtel are high-speed mobile broadband services in 4G and 5G, Airtel Xstream Fiber, streaming services for both music and video content, digital payments solutions, and financial solutions in banking and insurance. The enterprise solutions of Airtel include secure connectivity solutions, cloud and data centre solutions, cybersecurity solutions, IoT solutions, Ad Tech solutions, CPaaS (Airtel IQ), among others. www.airtel.com

About Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery is a worldwide leader in the creation and delivery of differentiated content in television, film, streaming, and gaming through its portfolio of iconic brands, including Discovery Channel, HBO Max, CNN, DC, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, TNT, TBS, Travel Channel, Animal Planet, and others. For more information, please go to www.wbd.com