AI-native networks, 6G to shape next phase of telecom, global leaders say at IMC 2026India's telecom sector is moving beyond expanding connectivity towards building AI-native networks, integrating intelligence into infrastru...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
Why wait for Starlink when the rural internet gap is India’s to fixStarlink has not obtained a license in India yet continues to push for service expansion. The reported costs for Starlink services are sign...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
PM Modi urges global telecom industry to build system to stop cyber fraud before it reaches usersPrime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for a global effort against cross-border cybercrime during the India Mobile Congress. He a...
08 Oct, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
India has 12-18 months to get its 6G contributions into global standards: NokiaIndia has set a target of contributing to 10% of the global 6G patents, according to the ministry of communications.
08 Oct, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
India targets 1 billion 5G users by 2030, aims to lead world in 6G: Scindia at IMC 2026India is set to increase its 5G user base from 550 million to one billion by 2030. Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated that...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
'Beyond just means of chatting': PM Modi highlights biggest citizen dividend of technologyPM Modi said mobile phones and digital technology have helped reduce travel and waiting time, lower costs and improve convenience. Speaking...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
India could need 3 GHz spectrum for 6G as AI pushes up network demand: GSMALuciana Camargos, head of spectrum at GSMA, told ET AI at the India Mobile Congress 2026 that without enough spectrum, 6G simply would not ...
07 Oct, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Ericsson to export India-made antennas to Europe; India has competitive edge for 6G: ExecutiveEricsson will export antennas manufactured in India to Europe, as the country’s rapid 5G rollout gives it an edge in moving towards 6G, sen...
07 Oct, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
IMC 2026: PM Modi discusses digital inclusion, AI with GSMA boardPrime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) Board members ahead of the India Mobil...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
From Landlines to 6G: How India’s Telecom Revolution Transformed ConnectivityIndia's telecommunication sector has evolved from a sparse network of landlines to a robust mobile connectivity framework, embracing techno...
06 Oct, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
Piyush Goyal takes India investment pitch to AIA, MetLife, IBM and General AtlanticCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal promoted India as an investment destination during meetings with leading global firms. He highlighted the co...
06 Oct, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
India telecom sector may see 12-15% tariff hike in next 4-5 months: ReportIndia's telecom operators are projected to see a 12-15% tariff hike in the next few months. Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea ...
05 Oct, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Navigating the future of connectivity and security: A guide to the Suraksha Pillar at IMC 2026The India Mobile Congress 2026, taking place from October 7 to 10, emphasizes the Suraksha venue, dedicated to advancing digital infrastruc...
03 Oct, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
India Mobile Congress turns 10, and the 2026 Edition lands in Delhi this OctoberIndia Mobile Congress 2026 is on from October 7 to 10 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. The Department of Telecommunications runs it with COAI. Th...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Telcos, consumer groups clash over TRAI’s 5G slicing, coverage map and service quality rulesTelecom operators and consumer groups differed sharply over TRAI’s proposed rules for 5G network slicing, coverage map accuracy and service...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
FIIs dump telecom for 8th straight month, outflows cross Rs 32,000 crore. Are stocks set for rebound?Foreign portfolio investors have dumped Indian telecom stocks for the eighth consecutive month, pulling out over Rs 32,000 crore in CY26. H...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
5G but still offline: Why Delhi users are struggling with mobile connectivityDelhi's 5G network faces significant indoor connectivity challenges affecting residents’ ability to make calls and use digital services. Us...
28 Sep, 2026, 05.41 PM IST