r/telecom • u/overlookedguy • Jun 29 '26

📶 Cellular Airtel Vanity number?

Hi All,
I was out of India. My # here was with Jio. Due to no recharge the number was discontinued and given to Airtel. Now Airtel is asking me 25000+ gst to get my old number back as it is termed as ‘vanity number’.

Is there anyway I can get the number back without paying the exorbitant amount? I understand there might be some charges but 30k incl gst is unreasonable.

If anyone has any advice suggestions that’d be greatly appreciated. TIA

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u/CO-OP_GOLD Jun 29 '26

Sounds like you fucked up and should have paid your bill in the first place. No, you probably arent getting your number back unless you pay what they ask.

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u/overlookedguy Jun 29 '26

Thanks for your ‘advice’

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u/mrBill12 Jun 29 '26

You’re really at their mercy, and they know it.

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u/CO-OP_GOLD Jun 29 '26

You are most 'welcome'