Incoming Calls Barred Airtel [upd] -

Here’s what makes this interesting. In the cat-and-mouse game of telecom, barring incoming calls is a drastic move. Outgoing barring? Common. Data barring? Routine. But incoming? That’s Airtel saying, “We will not allow anyone to disturb you until you fix this.”

You think, “Ah, peace.”

After hours of IVR hell, you finally reach an Airtel agent. You expect a fight. Instead, they say: “Please dial 35 0000# and press call.”