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Why in the news?
Recently, a senior executive of Saudi Arabian oil company Saudi Aramco was arrested by police with an unauthorized satellite phone.
Key Points:
- The Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, of 1933 makes it illegal to possess “any wireless telegraphy apparatus without a license.
- Satellite connectivity relies on satellites, therefore, it can work in remote areas.
- There are a few well-known satellite connectivity providers.
- These are Iridium, Inmarsat, Thuraya and Globalstar. Each sat phone device works only with a specific provider.
