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Modi Says Mobile Phones Have Become Tools for Good Governance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at the India Mobile Congress in New Delhi.
He said phones are now used for more than calls and messages.
They can help people reach public services and digital tools.
Modi said 5G service had reached every district in India.
He also said more than 550,000 5G base stations were operating.
According to him, mobile internet is much faster than it was in 2022.
He said the Digital India programme aims to help more people access digital services.
The Congress runs from October 7 to 10, 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said mobile phones have evolved from communication devices into tools for governance and access to public services.
At the 10th India Mobile Congress, Modi said 5G connectivity had reached every district and more than 550,000 5G base stations were operating in India.
Modi said mobile internet speeds were 10 times higher than in 2022, when 5G was launched in India from the Congress platform.
He said the Digital India programme aimed to address the digital divide by putting mobile phones at the centre of expanding digital access and services.
The Congress is taking place in New Delhi from October 7 to 10, 2026, organised by the Department of Telecommunications and the Cellular Operators Association of India.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 10th India Mobile Congress.
- What
- He highlighted mobile phones' role in governance and public services, and cited India's 5G expansion.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- When
- The Congress is being held October 7–10, 2026; Modi spoke on Thursday.
- Why
- Modi said mobile connectivity can expand access to governance and essential public services and help address the digital divide.
Mobile connectivity as a public-service tool
Telecom growth beyond network metrics
How to assess telecom progress
Mobile connectivity as a public-service tool
Modi emphasized connectivity's role in governance, digital access and citizens' access to essential services.
Telecom growth beyond network metrics
He said telecom development should not be viewed only through network speeds and spectrum, but also by its effects on people and services.
Key facts
- Event
- 10th India Mobile Congress (IMC 2026)
- Dates
- October 7–10, 2026
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- 5G reach
- Modi said 5G connectivity had reached every district in India.
- 5G base stations
- More than 550,000, according to Modi.
- Internet speed
- Modi said mobile internet speed was 10 times higher than in 2022.
- Organisers
- Department of Telecommunications and Cellular Operators Association of India
- Theme
- “Scale Without Boundaries”
Quotes
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India
“In 2022, it was from this very platform that we launched 5G in the country. Then, in 2023, I spoke about how India was moving from 5G rollout towards 5G reach-out. And today, we are all seeing that 5G connectivity has reached every district of the country. Today, there are more than 5.5 lakh base stations in India, from where 5G networks are operating. And mobile internet speed is 10 times higher compared to 2022.”
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“Over the past 10-12 years, the mobile phone has emerged not only as a means of modern communication, but also as an important tool for good governance. It has remained at the core of our Digital India vision”
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