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Industry Leaders Highlight India’s Telecom Growth at IMC 2026
India Mobile Congress is a big event about phones, networks and digital technology.
It is taking place in New Delhi over four days, from October 7 to 10.
Companies, startups and policymakers have come together there.
People at the event can learn about newer mobile technologies, including 5G and 6G.
A representative from Iraq’s Kurdistan Region said the delegation was pleased with the exhibition.
A GSMA leader said connectivity is important for the digital economy.
She also said satellite communications are becoming part of the communications system.
Nokia’s India leader said companies use the event to show their latest technology to customers, partners and startups.
The four-day India Mobile Congress 2026 is being held in New Delhi from October 7 to 10.
The Department of Telecommunications and the Cellular Operators Association of India organised the event.
Industry representatives described IMC as a place to explore developments in mobile technology, including 5G and 6G.
GSMA policy chief Michaela Angonius said connectivity is central to the digital economy and satellite communications are a growing part of the ecosystem.
Nokia’s India country manager said the event lets companies showcase technology to customers, partners and startups.
- Who
- Telecom industry leaders, companies, startups and policymakers, including representatives from BSNL, GSMA, Nokia and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
- What
- The 10th India Mobile Congress brought together the telecom and digital technology sector, with speakers discussing industry growth, connectivity and new technologies.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- When
- October 7–10, 2026; the article says leaders spoke on Thursday.
- Why
- The event provides a forum to showcase technology and explore developments and opportunities in telecommunications.
Event opportunities
Areas of focus
Role of the congress
Event opportunities
Nokia’s India country manager described IMC as a flagship industry event and a showcase for technology to customers, partners and startups.
Areas of focus
BSNL’s representative emphasized its value as an opportunity to track mobile technology developments and identify opportunities for organisations and entrepreneurs.
Key facts
- Event
- 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026
- Dates
- October 7–10, 2026
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Organisers
- Department of Telecommunications and Cellular Operators Association of India
- Technologies discussed
- Mobile technology, including 5G and 6G, and satellite communications
- Nokia participation
- Nokia has participated since the event began 10 years ago, according to its India country manager
Quotes
Khalil Hayas Rashid
Representative of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the Halabja Chamber of Commerce and Industry
“IMC as a format is something which the government started 10 years back. And this has become one of the flagship events for the telecom industry. Nokia has been participating since the beginning. We bring our latest technology here, which becomes a showcase that customers want to see, that our partners want to see, as well as some of the startups want to see.”
thehansindia.com
“We are here representing the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. We have come to India, and we are very happy to be here. This is a very good exhibition and we have had a very good experience so far.”
thehansindia.com
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