Satellite Phones & Sat-Messenger Devices in India: What Trekkers Can and Can’t Carry (2025)
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Short answer: Bringing or using satellite phones (Iridium/Thuraya/Inmarsat) or two-way satellite communicators (e.g., Garmin inReach, SPOT, Iridium GO!) in India without prior permission from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is illegal. Customs can seize devices on arrival. Trekkers should plan on not carrying these devices. Table of Contents Legal basics:
