Many countries have rules like this. India, being one with quite a few people in it. [https://www.communicationstoday.co.in/uk-issues-travel-advisory-on-unlice

Many countries have rules like this. India, being one with quite a few people in it. [https://www.communicationstoday.co.in/uk-issues-travel-advisory-on-unlicensed-satellite-phones-in-india/ https://www.communicationstoday.co.in/uk-issues-travel-advis...][https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/nation/2025/Jan/11/india-cagey-about-starlink-licence-after-manipur-breach https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/nation/2025/Jan/1...] A lot of places ban unlicensed satellite communication devices for the same reasons.