High Commission of India

Nairobi

PRESS RELEASE

Banning the use of Thuraya satellite phones in India

The Government of India has banned the use of Thuraya satellite phones in the country. All State Police Agencies have been asked to seize Thuraya/Iridium sets in India and take action as per provisions of the law.

2.This Press Advisory is issued for the benefit of foreigners going to India and asking them not to carry Thuraya/Iridium satellite phones into India.

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(Nairobi – 27 January 2017)