New Delhi. You must have heard about satellite phones many times these days. A foreign woman was caught with a satellite phone at Indira Gandhi International Airport. This phone is often associated with terrorists and Naxalites. In the raid conducted in Andaman, a satellite phone was also recovered from the Naxalites. This satellite phone belonged to Elon Musk’s company Starlink, after which a lot of questions were raised about the company.
But this question must be coming in your mind that what is this satellite phone. Isn’t it like a smartphone? How much does it differ? Why is so much caution being taken regarding this? You will get answers to all these questions here. First of all you should know what satellite phones are…
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What is the difference between satellite phone and smartphone?
Smartphones work through telephone towers and internet networks. You use networks like 4G, 5G or Wi-Fi for calling, messaging and internet access from your smartphone. If there is no network coverage, the smartphone cannot be used.
But this is not the case with satellite phones. Satellite phones connect directly to satellites above the earth instead of telecom towers. That is, they connect to the satellites present in the universe. This means that there is no need for a network tower to use it. Satellite phones can also be used in places where telecom networks are not available, such as dense forests, deserts, sea or mountainous areas.
How does a satellite phone work?
Satellite phones have an antenna, which communicates directly with the satellite. When you make a call or send a message, this signal reaches the satellite directly. The signal is then sent to the receiver through another satellite or ground station. This process takes more time than normal mobile network.
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first published : January 5, 2025, 10:55 PM IST
