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India Mobile Congress 2026 Spotlights 6G, AI and Connectivity
The India Mobile Congress is a large event about phones, internet and other communications technology.
It is taking place in New Delhi from October 7 to 10.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to open it on October 8.
People at the event will discuss newer technologies such as 6G, artificial intelligence and satellite connections.
They will also talk about keeping networks safe and making more technology products in India.
Startups and investors will meet and share ideas.
Organisers expect many visitors, companies and technology demonstrations.
The event is also a chance to discuss how more people can get connected.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the 10th India Mobile Congress on October 8 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi.
The event runs from October 7 to 10 and is jointly organised by the Department of Telecommunications and the Cellular Operators Association of India.
The programme features 6G, AI-ready networks, satellite communications, semiconductors, cybersecurity and electronics manufacturing.
Organisers expect more than 150,000 attendees, 500 exhibitors and partners, and 600 startups.
Reported connectivity figures include 1.01 billion broadband subscribers and 5G coverage in 99.9% of districts.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the event; the Department of Telecommunications and the Cellular Operators Association of India are organising it.
- What
- The 10th India Mobile Congress, featuring discussions and programmes on telecommunications and related technologies.
- Where
- Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.
- When
- October 7–10, 2026; the inauguration is scheduled for October 8.
- Why
- To bring together participants to discuss telecom technology, connectivity, policy and industry priorities.
Key facts
- Edition
- 10th India Mobile Congress
- Dates
- October 7–10, 2026
- Expected inauguration
- October 8, around 10 a.m.
- Venue
- Yashobhoomi, New Delhi
- Organisers
- Department of Telecommunications and Cellular Operators Association of India
- Expected attendance
- More than 150,000 people
- Programme scale
- More than 120 sessions and 2,000 technology use cases
- Reported connectivity
- 5G coverage in 99.9% of districts, reaching 85% of the population
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