2023 AWARDS CATEGORIES

Awarded to the vendor or service provider that has launched the most innovative deployment of a 5G core in a live network with real subscribers during the past year.

Awarded to the vendor that has launched the most innovative radio access network (RAN) product or solution during the past year.

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 articulate a compelling example of how it delivered edge computing solutions – either network or customer-facing. For network service providers, this category includes any distributed and dedicated edge solutions in collaboration with hyperscalers. 

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 wireless technology vendor or software provider that is a standout example of all-around excellence. 

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.

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 used its communications technology or network to deliver a superior experience to business, consumer or government customers.

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

Service provider, vendor or technology company working to broaden access/reduce barriers to connectivity, devices and services for hard-to-reach and otherwise marginalized communities. We're looking for any effort (one-off, recently started or ongoing) that demonstrates a drive to both increase access to connectivity and reduce barriers to affordability and/or education using digital tools and services.

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

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 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 offered superior Wi-Fi management, home security, ad blocking, entertainment or other digital experience used to enhance home broadband.

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

Awarded to the company that uses new technology to reduce the time it takes to set-up, deploy, integrate, scale or secure network infrastructure, network services or applications. This category can include uses of SD-WAN, SASE and SSE, if relevant.

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

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

Awarded to the company that has developed innovative products or solutions that help network operators extend the life of their hybrid-fiber coaxial networks as they either compete with or transition to all-fiber networks.