- BSNL launches new satellite phone for remote areas.
- This phone will provide clear voice calls, emergency support.
- Government permission is mandatory for owning a satellite phone in India.
- Its price is ₹1,34,166, buy it with DoT permission.
BSNL Satellite Phone: The country’s only government company BSNL has launched a new satellite phone. This will be useful in those places where mobile network is not available. As the name suggests, this phone will work by connecting to satellite. BSNL said that this handset has been developed in partnership with global satellite network provider Inmarsat. Let us tell you that having a satellite phone is illegal in India. If you are planning to buy this phone then you will have to first take permission from the government. Buying or possessing a phone without permission can land you in legal trouble. Let us know what features are there in this satellite phone of BSNL and for whom it has been launched.
Features of BSNL Satellite Phone
BSNL says that with this phone, voice calls can be made in clear voice despite satellite connectivity and it has been launched with emergency support. The phone has been given a rugged and durable design to protect it from breaking if dropped and its battery lasts a long time. BSNL has said in its post that this satellite phone is suitable for defence, maritime, disaster management, mining, remote operation and adventure travel etc. That means the company is also not marketing it to sell to the common man. The price of this satellite phone of a government company has been kept at Rs 1,34,166. You can buy it from your nearest BSNL office. However, before buying it you will have to take permission from the Department of Telecommunication. Without this you will not be able to buy a satellite phone.
How does a satellite phone work?
As the name suggests, satellite phones are connected to satellite. It does not require mobile network to send or receive signals. It sends signals directly to the satellite and receives them from there. For this reason, it can be used even in places where there is no mobile network. This is the reason why it is used on sea ships etc.
Why did satellite phones not become popular?
Apart from the hassle of permission, there are many other reasons due to which satellite phones have not become popular. Its biggest drawback is the call lag. That means after you speak, it takes some time for your voice to reach the receiver. The second problem is regarding cost. Buying a satellite phone and making calls using it is quite expensive. Its cost can be more than Rs 100 per minute. Apart from this, satellite phones are much bigger and heavier than normal phones.
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