Don't spread fake news, still airtel deduct alacarte channels full amount(30 days) upfrontBuddy, For A La Carte channels money is deducted on DBR basis / daily deduction and not upfront for entire month..... For costly standalone channels upgrading to broadcaster bouquet which has these channels saves money and for less costly channels below Rs. 5 opting for A La Carte is best or just calculate if by upgrading to concerned add on / broadcaster bouquet saves u money or not and chose the best option