Airtel users will need to visit the Airtel store nearby to get their circle switched to a new one for the city they have moved to.
Airtel users will need to get a UPC and show it at the store
If you've moved interstate in India, you'll need to port your number to the new circle. Airtel provides services all over the country with a host of prepaid and postpaid connection options. It is one of the biggest telecom service providers in India and not only does it offer SIM cards, it also has its own streaming service – Airtel Xstream, and broadband service. So, in case you are moving to a different city within the country and need to switch your Airtel number to that city, we have put together a step by step guide for you.
If you are moving from one city to another within the country and are planning on switching your Airtel number from the original city to the new one, Mobile Number Portability (MNP) is the way to go. This allows you to retain your number, however, this process is a little different than regular MNP. Airtel offers interstate MNP service for its prepaid and postpaid customers. To do so, follow these steps:
You will need to go the Airtel store to get this done and it cannot be processed online, unlike regular MNP process. We spoke to Airtel customer care, who confirmed that you can't do port your number across circles online.
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