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ILLEGAL USE OF “THURAYA’’ SATELLITE PHONES IN INDIA
December 26, 2011The use/operation of any Telegraph services/devices including wireless is regulated by the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. Thuraya Satphone service is not permitted in India. Anyone using any telephonic devices including Satphone unauthorisedly violates Section 4 of Indian Telegraph Act 1885 and he/she can be penalized under Section 20 & 21 of the said Act.