2022 AWARDS CATEGORIES

Awarded to the network operator or other 5G service provider that had the best year ever.

Awarded to the 5G technology vendor or software provider that is a standout example of excellence.

Awarded to the company that has launched the most innovative streaming video or other media product or service during the past year.

Awarded to the organizations working together to expand broadband access and help narrow the digital divide for municipalities and community institutions including school districts, nonprofits and other public sector organizations.

Awarded to the privately held firm that stands out from its competitors, innovates constantly, makes investors proud and makes employees happy.

Awarded to the publicly listed firm that stands out from its competitors, innovates constantly, makes investors proud and makes employees happy.

Awarded to the company that has launched the most innovative product or service that will enable the delivery of high-speed broadband access via fixed wireless, satellite, fiber or cable.

Awarded to the service provider, cloud provider or vendor that has launched the most innovative cloud-native, communications-focused product or service during the past year.

Awarded to the vendor or service provider that has launched the most innovative home networking devices or platform in the past year.

Awarded to the vendor that has launched the most innovative open RAN product or solution during the past year.

Awarded to the vendor that has launched the most innovative hardware- or software-based routing and switching solution for network operators.

Awarded to the optical systems vendor or optical components vendor that has provided the most innovative optical transport solution for service provider customers.

Awarded to the next-generation OSS/BSS/CX, analytics or digital commerce systems vendor that stands out from its competitors, innovates constantly and helps set industry trends.

Awarded to the vendor helping communications service providers modernize and manage their networks and businesses with innovative IT solutions.

Awarded to the communications networking test and measurement, monitoring or assurance systems vendor that stands out from its competitors, innovates constantly and helps set the industry trends.

Awarded to the company that has delivered an exceptional high-speed broadband access experience in the past year – via fixed wireless, satellite, fiber or cable.

Awarded to the company that used its communications technology or network to deliver a superior customer experience.

Awarded to the company that can articulate a compelling example of how it delivered edge computing solutions – either network or customer-facing.

Awarded to the service provider or vendor helping change businesses and improve customer experiences with innovative Internet of Things devices and services.

Awarded to the company that can share the most compelling example of building and/or operating a private wireless network on behalf of a corporate or municipal customer.

Awarded to the service provider or vendor that can articulate a compelling example where they helped to provide an exceptional SD-WAN service to a customer.

Awarded to the company that is using artificial intelligence in an innovative way to improve network performance, customer service or business operations.

Awarded for a compelling example of a network operator or other service provider delivering exceptional security products or services.

Awarded to the communications industry individuals, at any corporate level, who made an unmistakable difference in their company, in their community, in the culture – or all three.