00:00Imagine you're traveling in a remote area. You have an accident. You try to get help but there is no
00:04mobile network. Satellite connectivity could help in such situations. India is exploring direct-to-device satellite connectivity which would let
00:12regular smartphones link to satellites in places with weak or no mobile signal. Basically, your phone is not connecting to
00:19a cell tower on the ground that might be blocked by mountains or dense forests but with a satellite. It
00:24could be a game changer for emergencies in remote areas where regular mobile signals don't work.
00:29But while emergency satellite communication is free, everyday usage for certain applications come at a cost. Trials are already happening
00:36in the US, Canada, Australia and Europe. Users can already send SOS signals in distressed situations. But India is moving
00:43slowly. Why? Even though TRAI claims mobile connectivity of over 90%, rural areas in India still face connectivity issues.
00:51Smartphone makers like Apple and Google want clearer rules from the telecom regulator TRAI especially around India-specific manufacturing demands
00:59as per media reports. TRAI hasn't clarified whether India will use mobile frequencies or open dedicated satellite bands. For now,
01:07the Department of Telecommunications is still informally evaluating the tech as many questions remain open.
01:13So, do you think that India is right to move slowly for security reasons or are we falling behind? Let
01:19us know in the comments.
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