Omantel announces auction for special numbers from Sept 26-28

Muscat - Integrated telecommunication services provider Omantel, in collaboration with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), is organising the fourth special number auction for those interested in acquiring VIP numbers.

Customers who wish to participate in the auction can log on to https://auction.omantel.om

Registration for the auction started on Sunday and will end on September 26 at 4pm, a press release said. To register, customers have to provide their mobile numbers and email ids and pay a fee of RO20. The auction will begin on September 26 at 4pm and end on September 28 at 4pm. Those who participated in the earlier special number auctions can reactivate their accounts and pay the fees through the same website.

Commenting on the number auction, Eng Ahmed Said al Riyami, general manager of regulatory affairs at Omantel, said, “We are happy to bring the fourth edition of the special number auction to organisations and individuals in collaboration with the TRA. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to charitable organisations.

“Since the first edition of the special numbers auction in 2017, we have noticed great demand and interest from individuals as well as organisations to take part. Participants find it a good opportunity to acquire a special number and contribute in donating to charity organisations.”