[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)