How is satellite phone?
Let us tell you that it does not work with any mobile operator. It is directly connected to the satellite and works with it. It receives signals from satellites. Satellite phones connect to landlines, cellular or other satellite phones using satellites. It is used in emergency situations. This is very handy in many areas, especially where the existing network does not work or a natural disaster has occurred.
Explain that a satellite revolves in the earth’s orbit and provides radio signals to the receiver on the earth. Explain that the signal of the satellite phone first goes to the satellite. Then this signal travels to the receiver.
Who can use?
Please tell that these phones are not available for common users. Due to security, they are not made available to the general public. For this permission has to be taken from the government. At present only the government company BSNL has satellite phones. They are used by government agencies including police, railways, army etc.
What is the price:
Talking about the price, they can be bought from $1500 to $2000. If seen according to the Indian price, then it starts from Rs 1.25 lakh. Their call rate is also much higher than the normal call rate.