Archive · 8 Oct 2026
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.
- When
- October 7–10, 2026; the article says leaders spoke on Thursday.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- 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.
- 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