Global & Regional
The awards in this category will be given to the companies with the most dynamic performance within the Voice and Data ecosphere.
Best African Connectivity Provider
Who should submit:
MNO, telco, satellite operator, subsea cable operator, last mile/ dark fibre provider, towercos, IX
This award recognises outstanding performance in the African connectivity market. Companies do not have to be based or headquartered in this region to enter – any company operating in the region is eligible.
Best Asia-Pacific Connectivity Provider
Who should submit:
MNO, telco, satellite operator, subsea cable operator, last mile/ dark fibre provider, towercos, IX
This award recognises outstanding performance in the Asia-Pacific connectivity market. Companies do not have to be based or headquartered in this region to enter – any company operating in the region is eligible.
Best Central & Eastern European Connectivity Provider
Who should submit:
MNO, telco, satellite operator, subsea cable operator, last mile/ dark fibre provider, towercos, IX
This award recognises outstanding performance in the Central & Eastern European connectivity market. Companies do not have to be based or headquartered in this region to enter – any company operating in the region is eligible.
Best Latin American/ Caribbean Connectivity Provider
Who should submit:
MNO, telco, satellite operator, subsea cable operator, last mile/ dark fibre provider, towercos, IX
This award recognises outstanding performance in the Latin American or Caribbean (please note, this does not have to be in both markets) connectivity market. Companies do not have to be based or headquartered in this region to enter – any company operating in the region is eligible.
Best Middle Eastern Connectivity Provider
Who should submit:
MNO, telco, satellite operator, subsea cable operator, last mile/ dark fibre provider, towercos, IX
This award recognises outstanding performance in the Middle Eastern connectivity market. Companies do not have to be based or headquartered in this region to enter – any company operating in the region is eligible.
Best North American Connectivity Provider
Who should submit:
MNO, telco, satellite operator, subsea cable operator, last mile/ dark fibre provider, towercos, IX
This award recognises outstanding performance in the North American connectivity market. Companies do not have to be based or headquartered in this region to enter – any company operating in the region is eligible.
Best Pan-European Connectivity Provider
Who should submit:
MNO, telco, satellite operator, subsea cable operator, last mile/ dark fibre provider, towercos, IX
This award recognises outstanding performance in the entire European connectivity market. Companies do not have to be based or headquartered in this region to enter – any company operating in the region is eligible.
Best Data Centre Provider
Who should submit:
Data centre operators, telco
This award will recognise the best data centre provider of the past year. This can be related to service excellence, technical or organisational innovation, business transformation, or anything else – either general or related to specific projects.
Best Global Connectivity Provider - Voice
Who should submit:
voice players, MNO, telco, satellite operator, subsea cable operator, last mile/ dark fibre provider, towercos
The award in this category will be given to the company with the most dynamic performance within the Voice ecosphere – this can encompass general performance, service improvement, or exciting new initiatives.
Best Global Connectivity Provider - Data
Who should submit:
MNO, telco, satellite operator, subsea cable operator, last mile/ dark fibre provider, towercos, IX
The award in this category will be given to the company with the most dynamic performance within the Data ecosphere – this can encompass general performance, service improvement, or exciting new initiatives.
Best Internet Exchange Provider
Who should submit:
Global and Regional IXes
This award will recognise the best internet exchange provider of the past year. This can be related to service excellence, technical or organisational innovation, business transformation, or anything else – either general or related to specific projects.
Best Alternative Network Provider
Who should submit:
Fibrecos, altnets, FTTH providers, broadband providers
This award recognises the best independent fibre-optic connectivity provider, operating in-country on a regional basis with infrastructure independent of their in-country incumbent. Entrants can operate anywhere globally and should highlight excellence in quality of service.
Best Satellite Operator
Who should submit:
Satellite Operators
This award will recognise the best satellite operator of the past year. This can be related to service excellence, technical or organisational innovation, business transformation, or anything else – either general or related to specific projects.
Best Subsea Operator
Who should submit:
Subsea Operators
This award will recognise the best subsea operator of the past year. This can be related to service excellence, technical or organisational innovation, business transformation, or anything else – either general or related to specific projects.