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India Mobile Congress 2026 opens in New Delhi with focus on 6G and AI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC 2026) in New Delhi. Held from October 7 to 10 under the theme ‘Scale Without Boundaries’, the event focuses on the future of digital infrastructure, including 6G technology, artificial intelligence, 5G advanced, and satellite-to-device connectivity.
During the event, officials highlighted India’s digital transformation. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia noted that the cost of 1GB of data has dropped from 268 rupees in 2014 to 8 rupees in 2026, while average monthly usage per customer has grown significantly. The Bharat 6G Alliance was recognized for establishing 7,700 patents, including 4,400 international ones.
Industry leaders also shared updates: Ericsson reported manufacturing over 15,000 antennas and 25 million components in India since July 2025, while Nokia emphasized that timely spectrum access is vital for India’s 6G transition. Additionally, Reliance Jio presented its vision for sovereign satellite connectivity, aiming to deploy approximately 1,600 low-earth orbit satellites to reach remote areas.
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Cellular Operators Association of India · Department of Telecommunications · GSMA · India Mobile Congress · Jyotiraditya Scindia · Narendra Modi · Reliance Jio · Yashobhoomi Convention Centre
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The cost of 1GB of data in India has decreased from 268 rupees in 2014 to 8 rupees in 2026. www.devdiscourse.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nokia identified timely access to adequate spectrum as critical for India's 6G rollout. telecomlead.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Average monthly data usage per customer in India grew from 0.26 MB in 2014 to 36 MB in 2026. www.devdiscourse.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Bharat 6G Alliance has established 7,700 patents, of which 4,400 are international. www.devdiscourse.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ericsson has manufactured over 15,000 antennas and 25 million components in India since July 2025. telecomlead.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 50 lakh crore rupees has been sent to beneficiaries via Direct Benefit Transfer. www.news9live.com