[Skip to content](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-challenge-2026-submissions-now-open#maincontent) [Newsroom](https://www.t-mobile.com/news)Toggle secondary navigation - [Network](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/network) - [Devices](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/devices) - [Un-carrier](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/un-carrier) - [Community](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/community) - [Offers](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/offers) - [Business](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/business) English [NetworkCategory](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/network)[Press Release](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press) # T Challenge 2026 Submissions Now Open October 02, 2025 [Arrow Right Icon](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2025/09/T-Challenge_Keyvisual_bright-1.jpg) 2 min read - Facebook IconShare on Facebook - Share on Twitter - LinkedIn IconShare on LinkedIn BONN, Germany and BELLEVUE, Wash. — Sept. 29, 2025 — Deutsche Telekom AG and T-Mobile US (NASDAQ: TMUS) are proud to launch the sixth edition of [T Challenge](https://t-challenge.com/). For the sixth year in a row, the companies are inviting innovators and disruptors from around the world to compete with cutting-edge AI solutions that will transform telecommunications and its integration into everyday life by building the AI-native telco: autonomous, customer-focused, and intent-based. This year’s competition focuses on four key areas where AI can make the biggest impact in achieving this vision: - Autonomous Networks - Energy Efficiency & Zero-bit Zero-watt - Supply Resilience - Security The submission phase is now open and will close on __December 5, 2025__. Following the review process, up to 12 teams will be invited to showcase their innovations on __April 28 and 29, 2026__, at Deutsche Telekom’s headquarters in Bonn, Germany. A panel of judges from Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile will select the winners. Awards include: - __First Place:__ €150,000 (or equivalent) - __Second Place:__ €75,000 (or equivalent) - __Third Place:__ €50,000 (or equivalent) - __Special Award:__ Up to €25,000 (or equivalent) Winners will receive cash prizes as well as the opportunity to further develop their technology in close collaboration with Deutsche Telekom in Europe and T-Mobile in the U.S. [Submit your ideas](https://t-challenge.com/) now and become part of the future of telecommunications. Tags[5G](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/5g)[5G Advanced](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/5g-advanced)[Network](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/network) ## Related Stories [More Stories](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/network) [ \ NetworkPress Release \ __T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom Announce 2026 T Challenge Winners, Advancing AI-Powered Innovation__ \ April 29, 2026|3 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-and-deutsche-telekom-announce-2026-t-challenge-winners-advancing-ai-powered-innovation) [ \ NetworkPress Release \ __NVIDIA, T-Mobile and Partners Integrate Physical AI Applications on AI-RAN-Ready Infrastructure__ \ March 16, 2026|9 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/nvidia-t-mobile-and-partners-integrate-physical-ai-applications-on-ai-ran-ready-infrastructure) [ \ NetworkPress Release \ __T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom Launch Joint 6G Innovation Hub to Advance AI-Native Networks__ \ February 28, 2026|4 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-and-deutsche-telekom-6g-innovation-hub) [ \ NetworkPress Release \ __T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom Unveil 2026 T Challenge Finalists__ \ January 29, 2026|3 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/2026-t-challenge-finalists)