The Media Pass is intended for journalists, industry analysts, content creators, and approved photography and videography professionals covering the event.

Who is the MWC26 Doha Media Pass for? 

  • Journalists and Editors, including print, online media outlets and newswires
  • Broadcast journalists, producers and camera crews
  • Freelance journalists and photographers on assignment from media outlets
  • Social media content creators
  • Industry analysts
  • Exhibitor/Sponsor Photographers & Videographers

If that’s you, navigate to the corresponding section below to see what you’ll need to complete your application. 

Any questions? Contact pressregistration@gsma.com. 

A few rules that apply to everyone

  • You'll need to complete the online accreditation application and upload supporting evidence as part of the process.
  • We can't accept applications by email.
  • If the information provided doesn't clearly support your application, we may ask for additional evidence or clarification.
  • We can only discuss an application with the applicant.
  • A press card alone won't be accepted as accreditation evidence.
  • The GSMA may, at its sole discretion and based on reasonable grounds, update these criteria, decline an application, or withdraw accreditation. Where practicable, the GSMA will provide reasonable notice of any material changes to the criteria or withdrawal of accreditation .
     

What you'll need for your application

Journalists (Print, Online and Newswire)

  • A masthead or website listing showing your name as part of the editorial team.
  • 4-5 recent by-lined articles on relevant industry topics, published within the last three months.
  • Evidence that your publication regularly publishes original industry news, features or analysis

Please note: 

  • Bloggers and newsletter publishers should also provide audience analytics showing at least 5,000 subscribers, unique visitors, or equivalent audience reach. Publications should be well-established, regularly updated, and feature original industry news, features or opinion content.

Broadcast Journalists, Producers & Crew

Each member of a broadcast crew must register separately. Please provide:

  • A business card showing your editorial role, or a website listing showing you as part of the editorial team.
  • Recent examples of reporting, presenting or credited production work.

If that evidence isn't available, we'll ask for a letter or email from a senior producer or editor confirming you'll be covering MWC26 Doha on behalf of the outlet. The GSMA may limit the number of broadcast crew accredited per outlet to ensure fair access for all media organisations. 

Freelance Journalists & Photographers

Please provide:

  • An assignment email or letter from a recognised media outlet confirming you're covering MWC26 Doha on its behalf.
  • Examples of recent published freelance work from the last three months

Social Media Content Creators

To be considered for a media pass for MWC26 Doha, you'll need to provide:

  • A link to your social media profile or channel showing your name as the content creator. 
  • 4-5 posts or videos covering relevant industry topics published.
  • Evidence that you post regularly.
  • Channel metrics showing at least 100,000 followers or subscribers, and/or an average of 10,000 views per video. 

Please note:

  • Your content should focus on relevant industries and technologies.
  • Sponsored campaigns, giveaways, competitions and corporate promotional content can't be used as supporting evidence.
  • Video editors and channel owners who do not create the content are not eligible for a Media Pass.

Industry Analysts

Please provide:

  • A relevant industry or market research report from the last four months listing you as a contributor. 
  • A recent article, report, interview or media contribution demonstrating your industry analysis expertise.

Photographers and Videographers Working for Exhibitors, Sponsors or Speakers        

  • For MWC26 Doha only, photographers and videographers who have been hired by an exhibitor, sponsor or speaker to capture photo or video content at the event must apply for a Media Pass.  A Media Pass is required for entry to MWC26 Doha by all photographers and videographers who intend to bring professional filming or photography equipment onsite. This requirement is specific to MWC26 Doha to support the Hayya approval process and does not apply to other MWC or GSMA events.

To support your application, please provide:

  • Confirmation from the exhibitor, sponsor or speaker that has hired you to provide photography or videography services.
  • Details of the company or organisation you're representing.

Who doesn’t qualify?

The Media Pass is intended for people whose primary reason for attending is to cover, analyse or create content about the event.
 

Unfortunately, we can't accredit:

  • Marketing, PR, sales, publishing, or executive roles – including those working at a Media Outlet
  • Copy and content editors, and site owners who don’t produce editorial work.
  • Consultants, financial analysts and academics.
  • Expert contributors to media outlets whose day-to-day role is not journalism.
  • Business representatives associated with industry trade groups, associations or company-partnered or sponsored websites.   
  • Personal sites, fan sites, forums, and social accounts that are not focused on industries, technologies and topics related to MWC. 
  • Price comparison sites, unless the application can evidence significant and ongoing editorial output

Don't qualify? Explore other pass types on the MWC26 Doha registration page.

Accreditation decisions 

Accreditation is reserved for working members of the media, content creators and industry analysts covering MWC26 Doha.  Applications are assessed based on the information and supporting evidence provided.

If you provide inaccurate or misleading information, submit an application that does not meet the criteria, or deliberately misrepresent your role, organisation or publication your application may be declined, and future accreditation requests could be affected. Where an error appears to be unintentional, we may ask you to clarify or correct the information before making a decision.

Contact the GSMA PR Team

For questions about press accreditation, including the status or outcome of an application, please contact pressregistration@gsma.com.

For PR enquiries relating to MWC26 Doha, please contact pressoffice@gsma.com.

The deadline for Media Pass accreditation applications is 28 October 2026.

Important Hayya Media Portal requirement

You must have your MWC26 Doha Media Pass confirmed and approved before you can proceed with the Hayya Media Portal process.

Once your Media Pass has been approved, you must follow the Hayya Media Portal instructions provided to you and upload your Media Pass confirmation email as evidence of your approved accreditation.

The deadline to complete your Hayya Media Portal application is 3 November 2026.

Please ensure that your Media Pass application to be reviewed and approved before the Hayya Media Portal deadline. You cannot complete the Hayya Media Portal process without evidence of your confirmed Media Pass.