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MediaTek, the world’s leading fabless semiconductor company powering nearly 2 billion connected devices each year, has collaborated with ThinkStartup to launch ‘Future Minds: Powering the Disruptors of Tomorrow’. Unveiled at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, this flagship corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative will deliver a year-long digital entrepreneurship education program to 6,000 students from underprivileged backgrounds across 30 states.

Vodafone, Telefónica and Deutsche Telekom, together with media company RTL Deutschland, have conducted a joint field trial demonstrating how mobile networks can reliably support television production in the future. During a first-round DFB Cup football match between HEBC Hamburg and Borussia Dortmund (which finished 0–5), the companies transmitted key production signals over their mobile networks by using modern 5G technologies under the demanding conditions of a live sporting event.

Frog Innovations Limited (formerly Frog Cellsat Limited), a leading Indian telecom equipment manufacturer, and US-based wireless networking company LigoWave announced a strategic manufacturing and business partnership at India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026. Under the partnership, Frog Innovations will manufacture LigoWave’s wireless broadband and Wi-Fi product portfolio in India, with products to be marketed under the jointly branded FROG LigoWave name.

As enterprises scale their use of AI, many continue to face challenges translating promising pilots into production deployments because off-the-shelf solutions do not always meet their specific business needs.

Zayo has appointed Mariana Agathoklis Schlock as its first-ever Executive Vice President, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer (CCMO), reporting to Zayo Chief Executive Officer, Sowmyanarayan Sampath. She joins Zayo to elevate the company’s brand and commercial visibility as the rapid expansion of the AI economy reshapes global infrastructure demands.

Recognising outstanding innovation and entrepreneurial excellence, Skye Air Mobility emerged as the winner of the Startup World Cup India regional competition held at the 10th edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026. Organised by TiE Delhi-NCR in association with IMC, the competition provided high-potential ventures a premier platform to showcase their solutions and connect with the wider investment and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The landmark 10th edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 concluded today, capping four days of substantive discourse, multilateral collaboration and technological showcases that reinforced India’s position as a global digital creator.

Consumer technology brand truke has launched its latest open-ear clip-on earbuds, TruClips 2, combining immersive audio, AI-powered translation, enhanced connectivity and an everyday-friendly design. The product went live on truke’s official website on October 9, 2026, and will be available on Amazon and Flipkart from October 12, 2026, at a launch price of ₹2,499, against an MRP of ₹6,999.

Arelion has completed a live network field trial on its 500-kilometer route from Amsterdam to London using Nokia’s 1830 Global Express (GX) Super C and Super L open line system, CHMQ6 thin transponder modules and ICE-X 400G and 800G ZR+ coherent pluggable optics.

MediaTek and its subsidiary Airoha Technology are jointly showcasing next-generation fixed and wireless broadband connectivity at Network X 2026. Featuring a comprehensive connectivity portfolio spanning Wi-Fi, 5G CPE and PON, the companies are bringing emerging AI applications and services to home, office and on-the-go users. At the event, MediaTek is showcasing its next-generation Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) platform.