This new phone of BSNL is more expensive than iPhone 17: This handset priced at ₹ 1.34 lakh requires neither tower nor network; Know who can buy it – ..

By Samira Vishwas On Jul 9, 2026

Whenever it comes to expensive and premium mobile phones in India, usually only the names of flagship smartphones like Apple iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra come to the mind of people. But these days, government telecom companies across the country Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) There is talk of a new phone which costs more than all these premium smartphones.

The biggest feature of this phone is that it does not require any mobile tower or SIM network to work. Let us know everything about the price of this unique phone of BSNL, its amazing features and the strict government rules for purchasing it.

What is the price of this BSNL phone?

If you are thinking that this is any ordinary touch-screen smartphone, then you are absolutely wrong. this one Satellite Phone The official information of which has been shared by BSNL on its social media account ‘X’ (earlier Twitter).

Total Price: The price of this satellite phone including all types of taxes and government duties ₹1,34,166 Has been decided. This is the reason why its price is being compared with the most expensive and luxury phones in the world.

Can the general public buy this satellite phone?

Hearing the price of ₹ 1.34 lakh, the question arising in the minds of many tech lovers would be whether they can buy it for their hobby? So the direct answer is- No.

This is a commercial satellite phone, which the general public of India cannot buy without permission. According to the strict security regulations of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), owning or using a satellite phone in India Special government approval, Home Ministry clearance and official license Is required. No ordinary citizen can legally possess it without permission.

For whom is this phone a boon?

According to BSNL, this phone has been designed not for ordinary urban life, but for select areas and people working in the most challenging and dangerous conditions of the world:

Defense and Security Forces: Indian Army and paramilitary forces deployed in inaccessible borders and forests.
Maritime: Merchant Navy crew and fishermen spend months in the deep sea.
Disaster Management (NDRF): Teams working when communication systems are disrupted during disasters such as earthquakes, floods or cyclones.
Mining and Mountaineering: People working in mines hundreds of feet below ground or adventurers trekking in high mountains (like the Himalayas).
Pilgrims from far away places: Special teams going on extremely difficult and no-network zone yatras like Amarnath or Kailash Mansarovar.

After all, why is the technology of satellite phones so special and different?

While our normal Android or iPhone depends on the signals (4G/5G) of mobile towers installed on the ground, this satellite phone connects directly to the satellites orbiting the Earth in space. Its main features are as follows:

Calling even in ‘no-network zone’: Crystal clear voice calling and messaging can be done even in dense Amazon forests, deep oceans, high snow-capped mountains or vast deserts, where no mobile network in the world works.
Life saver in emergency: In any war, major terrorist attack or natural disaster, when all the mobile towers fall, then this satellite phone is the only support that keeps the administration and rescue teams connected.
Months of battery life: This phone has a highly durable and powerful battery backup. It is designed to operate on standby for days or weeks even when power and charger are unavailable.
Rough-and-Tough Military Grade Body: This phone is made from very strong and hard material. It is not affected by harsh water, dust, falling from height or freezing of snow. It is ready to work in all weather conditions.

More information and means of contact

If you are associated with any official organization, mining company or security agency and want to know in detail about its commercial use, technical specifications or licensing process, then you can contact your nearest BSNL Head Office Can visit. Moreover, the official numbers issued by BSNL for this service 9768866652 Necessary guidance can also be obtained by calling.