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India Showcases Telecom Prowess at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona
Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia led the Indian delegation at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 held in Barcelona, Spain.
A dedicated 'Bharat Pavilion' was inaugurated to demonstrate India's technological advancements in the telecommunications sector.
The event saw the launch of Tejas Networks' T31600-D3 Hyper-scalable DCI Platform, which connects large data centers using high-speed networks.
Significance: Participation in MWC, the world's largest telecom event, highlights India's 'Atmanirbhar' journey in 5G and future 6G technologies.
A dedicated 'Bharat Pavilion' was inaugurated to demonstrate India's technological advancements in the telecommunications sector.
The event saw the launch of Tejas Networks' T31600-D3 Hyper-scalable DCI Platform, which connects large data centers using high-speed networks.
Significance: Participation in MWC, the world's largest telecom event, highlights India's 'Atmanirbhar' journey in 5G and future 6G technologies.
Key Facts / Static GK
MWC Host City: Barcelona, Spain
Tejas Networks: An Indian telecom equipment company (Part of Tata Group)
DCI Stands for: Data Center Interconnect
Tejas Networks: An Indian telecom equipment company (Part of Tata Group)
DCI Stands for: Data Center Interconnect
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