GSMA Policy and Regulation

At #MWC2026, addressed the session on “Breaking the Cost Barrier,” emphasising that true connectivity is measured by every citizen’s ability to access affordable, empowering technology. From scaling domestic manufacturing to reducing mobile data costs by 97% under the leadership of PM @narendramodi ji, shared on the global stage India’s transformative model of competitive markets and digital public infrastructure reshaping affordability, expanding opportunity and showing that inclusion begins with access.

🚀Day 2 at #MWC26 and the pace is accelerating. From investment needs and the DNA to spectrum, security and resilience, 🇪🇺Europe remains central to the conversation. Stay tuned for more updates: mwcbarcelona.com

20 years of #MWC26MP 🎉The closing address of the session "Unlocking #AI Readiness Globally" reflected on two decades of partnership, collaboration and policy leadership, with Minister @oscarlopeztwit highlighting Spain’s role in digital transformation 🇪🇸 mwcbarcelona.com/agenda/session…

As #5G networks mature, this #MWC26 Insights Hub session looks at how operators turn capabilities into revenue.📈@JGreiner_EU highlights the need for certainty and calls for “a regulation that is incentivizing and not stifling investments." mwcbarcelona.com/agenda/session…

The most powerful action leaders can take today to improve connectivity within the next 5 years is to channel investments toward closing the last-mile gaps that keep one in four people offline — and to showcase that progress. #MWC26

Tech sovereignty is becoming a defining debate for our industry. 🇩🇪Minister Dr. Karsten Wildberger joins this #MWC26MP session as we look at how countries can assert strategic leadership while keeping scale, harmonisation and openness in sight. 🔍 mwcbarcelona.com/agenda/session…

Connectivity is not just a technical issue; it is deeply human. That’s why @ITU’s approach is guided by the idea that connectivity should be universal and meaningful for all people. Making it work well for everyone is going to require a great deal of investment. #MWC26MP #MWC26

We are excited to announce that Greg Peters, Co-CEO of Netflix, will speak at the Ministerial Programme at #MWC26. He will take part in a fireside chat during the session "Europe's DNA Test." Find out more about the session here: mwcbarcelona.com/agenda/session…

📢 Keynote speaker announcement! H.E. @JM_Scindia, Minister of Communications of India, will speak at the "Breaking the Cost Barrier" session at #MWC26MP. 🔗 Find out more about the session here: mwcbarcelona.com/agenda/session…

This #MWC26MP session will examine multistakeholder approaches to combating online scams, highlighting the mobile sector’s commitments and the roles of government and other digital ecosystem players in protecting consumers. 🔗mwcbarcelona.com/agenda/session…

The EU’s upcoming DNA could be a turning point for Europe’s telecoms sector. In the #MWC26MP session "Europe’s DNA Test", policymakers and industry leaders will unpack what the proposal means for Europe’s scale, cohesion and regulatory clarity. 👉mwcbarcelona.com/agenda/session…

As AI revolutionises economy & society, how can governments & industry harness its full potential? This #MWC26MP session will examine strategies to drive investment & innovation, exploring the enabling conditions required for #AI adoption across regions. 🔗mwcbarcelona.com/agenda/session…

One week to go until #MWC26MP! In a fireside chat during the opening session, Dr @NicDamianou, Mike Fries & John Giusti will reflect on how to strengthen global #DigitalPolicy cooperation & public-private collaboration to drive prosperity & progress. 🔗mwcbarcelona.com/agenda/session…

🌐 Open to all attendees at #MWC26! This #MWC26MP session will explore how governments, industry and academia can collaborate to build digital talent pipelines, boost economic resilience, and close the #TechSkills gap. 📌Add to your agenda: mwcbarcelona.com/agenda/session…

With massive investment needed for next-generation #connectivity, are entrenched #competition models holding operators back? This #MWC26MP session will discuss what a pro-investment, pro-competition framework should look like. 🔗mwcbarcelona.com/agenda/session…

🌐In the opening Ministerial Programme session of #MWC26, @ITUSecGen, @MathiasCormann, @KellyTClements & John Giusti will discuss how to strengthen global #DigitalPolicy cooperation & public-private collaboration to drive prosperity & progress. 🔗mwcbarcelona.com/agenda/session… #MWC26MP

Strategic autonomy is becoming central to national digital agendas. This #MWC26MP session will explore how countries can assert strategic leadership while preserving scale, harmonisation & innovation-friendly digital ecosystems. 🔗mwcbarcelona.com/agenda/session…

The transition from #5G to #6G era is already shaping #SpectrumPolicy decisions for the 2030s. This #MWC26MP session will discuss 6G #spectrum needs and how countries are developing their spectrum roadmaps to ensure capacity planning for the 2030s. 🔗mwcbarcelona.com/agenda/session…

We are excited to announce that @BrendanCarrFCC, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (@FCC), will speak at the opening session of #MWC26MP, "Connecting a World in Motion." Find out more about this session here: mwcbarcelona.com/agenda/session… #MWC26

🌍 The GSMA Ministerial Programme returns to MWC Kigali, 16–18 June 2026! Building on a successful 2025 debut, Kigali strengthens its role as #Africa’s mid-year hub for #DigitalPolicy, regulation & tech leaders. 📢 Agenda & speakers announced in March. mwckigali.com/agenda/gsma-mi…