Tag: Department of Telecommunications

New SIM-Card Restrictions Take Effect Across India Today: What Happens If You Already Have Nine Mobile Connections?

India’s stricter SIM-card checks take effect on August 24, 2026, reinforcing the existing nine-connection limit for most subscribers and six in Jammu and Kashmir, Assam and the North-East. Telecom operators will use government intelligence systems to prevent additional connections once the applicable limit is reached.

BSNL Launches A ₹1,34,166 Satellite Phone For No-Signal Areas

BSNL has introduced a ₹1.34 lakh satellite phone for users who need reliable communication where mobile networks don't exist. Here's how it works, who can use it, and why it's different from a regular smartphone.