Airtel users who claimed the free Perplexity Pro subscription should be aware of one important step cancelling the trial before it automatically renews if they do not wish to continue with the paid plan.
While the free trial provides access to premium AI-powered search and productivity features, users who forget to cancel before the renewal date could be billed according to the subscription terms.
Perplexity Pro is an AI search assistant that provides detailed answers, web citations, document analysis, image generation, and access to premium AI models. Airtel teamed with Perplexity to offer a free trial for customers who want to have access to these premium features without paying upfront.
As most subscription services do, the plan will turn into a paid subscription when the promotional period ends or at least the terms accepted during activation.
Users who do not intend to continue using Perplexity Pro should cancel the subscription before the renewal date to avoid unexpected charges.
How do you cancel your Perplexity Pro Free Trial
The cancellation is simple and takes quite a few minutes to complete.
Open the Perplexity app or visit the official website and log in using the account associated with your Airtel offer. Tap your Profile icon in the top-right corner. Go to Settings, then to Manage Subscription.
If your subscription was activated through Google Play or the Apple App Store, you will be directed to the subscription management page. Choose Cancel or Cancel Free Trial (on screen). You should receive a confirmation that the subscription has been cancelled.
If you subscribed directly through the Perplexity website, you can cancel from your account's billing section. If you activated the offer via Google Play or Apple's App Store, cancellation must be done through those platforms, since Perplexity cannot cancel subscriptions managed by third-party app stores.
Things to Remember
Cancelling your subscription does not immediately end your use of Perplexity Pro. You can use the premium features until the end of the free trial period and then switch to the free version when the trial is over. Your account will automatically go back to the free version unless you decide to renew the subscription.
It is also a good idea to verify your billing status after cancellation and make sure you have turned off auto-renewal. You should keep a screenshot or confirmation email as a reference for the future.
Airtel-Perplexity has introduced many users to AI-powered search tools; managing subscriptions is a must. Not forgetting to remind yourself a few days ahead of the trial is the best way to avoid unwanted charges and also to let you decide if the premium features are worth paying for.
If you find Perplexity Pro useful, you can keep it on. If you cancel before the renewal date, it will give you a free trial without surprise billing.
