# BSNL’s Satellite Phone: Zero Towers Needed

URL: https://technosports.co.in/bsnls-satellite-phone-zero-towers-needed/  
Published: 2026-07-10  
Updated: 2026-07-10  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Forget cell towers! BSNL just dropped a high-tech satellite phone that connects directly to space. Priced at Rs 1,34,166, this device ensures total connectivity in deep forests, mountains, and offshore zones via the Inmarsat network.

- **Targeted:** Defence, mining, and disaster relief.
- **Security:** DoT approval is mandatory.
- **Tech:** Voice and SMS independent of terrestrial infrastructure.

The future of off-grid communication is here.