Read Desk. State-owned telecom company BSNL has launched a new satellite phone in India, but it is not for ordinary smartphone buyers. Priced at ₹1,34,166 (inclusive of taxes), the handset is designed for users who frequently work or travel to places where traditional mobile networks are not available.
Instead of relying on cellular towers, this phone connects to satellite networks, making voice communication possible even in the most remote places in the country. Here’s everything you need to know about BSNL’s new satellite phone – who it’s for, and why it costs so much.
What is special in BSNL satellite phones?
Unlike typical smartphones, the new BSNL handset is an Inmarsat satellite phone, designed for mission-critical communications. According to BSNL, the device is designed for sectors like defence, maritime operations, disaster management, mining, remote industrial sites and adventure travel, where there is often no mobile connectivity.
Its biggest feature is satellite connectivity, which allows users to make voice calls even when they are out of reach of traditional mobile towers. This handset also has SOS emergency support feature, robust design to work even in difficult situations and good battery life for long use.
Because this phone communicates directly via satellite rather than through a terrestrial network, it continues to work even in isolated areas where normal telecom services do not work.
Who can buy it and how?
The satellite phone is expected to not be sold through typical smartphone retailers or online marketplaces. As TechDekhoji pointed out on
BSNL has priced this device at ₹ 1,34,166 (including all taxes). Customers seeking more information can contact the company, or visit their nearest BSNL office for details and required terms and conditions of purchase.
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