India's Telecom Sector Powers Ahead with AI Innovation at India AI Impact Summit 2026 |

Updated: February 18, 2026 22:05

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DoT, COAI, and STPI showcased India's AI-ready telecom ecosystem at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Sessions highlighted generative AI for future networks, predictive maintenance, spectrum optimization, and universal digital connectivity. Emphasis was on fraud detection, low-latency services, and inclusive AI growth nationwide.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), and Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) collaborated to showcase India's advanced AI-ready telecom ecosystem at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Key sessions explored generative AI's role in future networks and universal digital connectivity, emphasizing predictive maintenance, fraud detection, and seamless real-time experiences for all citizens.

Event Overview

Held recently in New Delhi, the India AI Impact Summit 2026 gathered policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and innovators to discuss AI's transformative potential in India's digital landscape. DoT, COAI, and STPI organized two pivotal sessions, curated by DoT's Sh. Anil Bhardwaj, Deputy Director General (SE). These sessions highlighted telecom networks as the backbone for scaling AI ambitions nationwide.

Session Highlights

GenAI and Future Networks session delved into how generative AI is revolutionizing telecom infrastructure.
AI-driven predictive maintenance minimizes downtime and optimizes operations for reliability.
Intelligent spectrum optimization and energy-efficient management enable self-optimizing networks supporting massive AI workloads.
Cloud-network boundaries are blurring, delivering on-demand compute power, ultra-low latency, and immersive augmented reality experiences.

Connectivity Focus

AI Powered Bharat through Universal Digital Connectivity featured a keynote by Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Communications.
Discussions covered AI's role in customer capacity building and combating telecom frauds effectively.
Universal connectivity aims to reach every last user with on-demand, high-quality service for real-time content delivery anywhere.

DoT reaffirmed its dedication to fortifying India's digital infrastructure, ensuring AI benefits permeate sectors and regions for inclusive growth. Telecom networks are evolving into agile, AI-native systems poised to drive India's AI ecosystem forward.

Sources: Indian Infrastructure (indianinfrastructure.com), Press Information Bureau (pib.gov.in), VAR India (varindia.com)

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