14-15 November 2023
Istanbul, Turkey
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus
Awards
5G Core Awards 2023
The 5G Core Awards recognise and celebrate achievements, innovation and excellence within the 5G space.
Be recognized as a market-leader in the deployment of 5G Core infrastructure and solutions.
The 5G Core Awards, held on 14th November in Istanbul, was a great success. It brought together industry leaders and experts who are driving significant advancements in the deployment of 5G core infrastructure and the game-changing solutions it enables.
This prestigious Awards recognized and celebrated the remarkable achievements that are shaping the future of connectivity, paving the way for unlimited possibilities for consumers and enterprises worldwide.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and finalists who have demonstrated exemplary expertise and innovation in this ever-evolving telecommunications field.
By participating in the 5G Core Awards, organizations have showcased themselves as market-leaders in driving the evolution of 5G technology and its transformative impact on our connected world. With their continued dedication and groundbreaking solutions, they have established themselves as beacons of excellence in the deployment of 5G core infrastructure.
Categories and winners
Our carefully curated categories span the entire 5G ecosystem, recognizing achievements in:
Best Network Reliability Solution
Congratulations to Turkcell on winning the Best Network Reliability Solution Award!
The Best Network Reliability Solution Award recognises the operator that has built a highly stable and reliable core network. The recipient of this award continues to invest in, and improve, every aspect of its network. With a deep analysis and understanding of consumer behaviour and expectations, performing best in major cities and towns across the country.
The judges considered:
- Performance and reliability across the country
- Benefits to the IT directors, campus owners and operators
- Benefit to the network users
- Level of innovation
- Level of stability
Best 5G Core Network Construction
Congratulations to China Broadnet on winning the Best 5G Core Network Construction Award!
The Best 5G Core Network Construction Award recognises the operator that has built a unified centralised operation platform for the whole network. The recipient of this award has constructed a 5G core network that enables users access to stable, high-quality services, opening doors to a new wave of consumer experiences and business opportunities.
The judges considered:
- Characteristic services beyond 3GPP
- The transition to 5G
- New revenue stream/enterprise customer
- Benefits to consumer and enterprise customers
- Level of innovation
Best Telco Cloud Practice
Congratulations to STC on winning the Best Telco Cloud Practice Award!
The Best Telco Cloud Practice Award recognises the operator that has committed to developing a fully converged telecom cloud platform to enhance network performance and reliability. The recipient of this award is recognised for its ground-breaking cloud network connection in response to client demand for access to cloud services using an efficient, dedicated connection rather than over the internet.
The judges considered:
- Cloud data centre status
- Hybrid networking deployment status
- Security and compliance
- Benefit to the ultimate end-users
- Level of innovation
Best Service Innovation
Congratulations to China Unicom on winning the Best Service Innovation Award!
The Best Service Innovation Award recognises the operator that has developed a new vision and service solution. Operators and telco providers and their partners continue to play a leading role at the centre of digital communication. This award category aims to recognise and reward the best operator and services across the telco and network operator markets.
The judges considered:
- Status of solution
- Cutting-edge technology
- Ability to support customers
- Financial advantages of the new service solution
- Level of innovation
Best 5G Business Development Strategy
Congratulations to Vivo on winning the Best 5G Business Development Strategy Award!
The Best 5G Business Development Strategy Award recognises the operator that has created an innovative strategy transforming user experience into package monetisation.
The judges considered:
- Deployment strategy status
- Optimisation strategy for automatic delivery
- Benefit to the end-users (customers)
- Level of innovation
5G Network Construction Efficiency Improvement
Congratulations to AIS on winning the 5G Network Construction Efficiency Improvement Award!
The 5G Network Construction Efficiency Improvement Award recognises the operator that has had significant results in improving 5G network efficiency.
The judges considered:
- 5G network architecture efficiency improvement or topology simplification.
- Benefit to the operator O&M dept for network configuration workload.
- Key enhancement on network maintenance efficiency.
- Improvement on 5G network debugging and trouble-shooting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Awards questions, answered.
We’ve answered the most common questions about the 5G Core Awards here.
Can’t find the answer? Please email Sejal Patel at sejal.patel@informa.com.
Who should enter?
Operators from around the world are invited to showcase their achievements in 5G core deployment and the game-changing services and solutions they offer.
Why should I enter?
- Global recognition: The 5G Core Awards are your gateway to global recognition. Showcase your organization's leadership in the deployment of 5G core infrastructure and the services that propel operators to the forefront of the industry.
- Network excellence: Highlight your commitment to network excellence and demonstrate how you're driving innovation in the telecommunications space. Let the world see how your organization's contributions are shaping the future of connectivity.
Is there any cost to enter?
It is completely free to enter the 5G Core Awards - no fees are required.
Can I nominate myself or my own company?
Both organizations and individuals can submit entries for themselves or be nominated by a third party.
Can I enter more than one category?
Yes, you can enter as many categories as you want.
What is the judging methodology?
Judges independently and anonymously score each entry out of 10, based on information submitted within the entry and the supporting materials.
Scores are tallied and the entrant with the best average score wins. In the event of a tie, judges will be asked to choose between the tied entrants to decide on a winner.
Any entrant trying to provide additional information or influence the judges will be removed from the awards process.
Is my submission confidential?
Yes – all awards submissions are treated as highly confidential.
Informa Tech, organiser of the 5G Core Awards, recognises and respects the sensitive nature of the information submitted in the entries. We ensure that this recognition is shared by the judging panel and that entries are not disclosed or discussed outside the judging process.
How are judges selected?
5G Core Awards judges are selected based on their market knowledge, industry standing and impartiality.
What happens after I submit a nomination?
Once submitted, you will receive an awards entry acknowledgement email. Sit back and wait, in the meantime, we will:
- Review all submissions against the set criteria. Ensure you follow the application rules.
- Send all eligible submissions to the judging panel for scoring.
- Let you know if you have been shortlisted.
- Announce the shortlists on the 5G Core Summit website and social media channels on 7 November 2023.
- Announce the winners at the Awards ceremonies.
I am unable to attend the Awards ceremony, what happens if I win?
If you have made the shortlist, the 5G Core Summit Team will then make contact to find out if you are attending the awards ceremony in Istanbul. If you are unable to make the event, we will ask you to provide us with the contact details of someone who could accept the award on your behalf.