It looks like incase of primary connection airtel is now charging NCF as per total count of channels subscribed while for secondary Flat NCF of Rs. 94 is applicable irrespective of number of channels opted for. Notice this in last few days when i have switched over from one customised pack to another, however regular charges still in place for secondary if u create own packs.
To be honest this policy is quite fair, discount on NCF increases as we chose higher customised pack for secondary connection. Even in earlier regime opting for lower packs on both connections hardly gave major saving while much effect was felt if one had costlier plans. I would also like to mention that it is a misconception that prices have increased, reality is that we r paying somewhat same or lesser for seeing channels from various broadcasters while taking bouquet in latest framework as compared to earlier situation. Hope so that broadcasters will soon launch discounted bouquet for multi tv which will further address price concern
One would ask why cannot airtel give similar benefits for those making own pack, answer is simple .... As there r chances of people just subscribing FTA channels hence operator revenue takes a hit while when there is surety of getting revenue share from pay channel bouquet then some relief can be passed on to subscribers.