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BSNL asks satellite phone users to migrate on its network 


NEW DELHI: State-run telecom firm BSNL today asked all satellite phone users in the country to migrate on its network by July 31. 

At present, satellite phone services in India are being provided by Tata Communications Limited (TCL) and the facilities are expected to be phased out soon. 

"It is for information of Inmarsat Satellite Phone - IsatPhone Pro and IsatPhone2 users that BSNL is now ready to provide Global Satellite Phone Services (GSPS) througThe satellite phone service in India is allowed for limited organisations but the government plans to open it for public in 2019. 


There are 1,532 authorised satellite phone connections that can operate within the country and a majority of them are used by security forces. TCL has also issued 4,143 permits to maritime community for use of such phones at ships. 






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