Headliners Stage, Network X
VIECON, Vienna, Austria
2:00PM - 5:00PM - 14th October 2026
Broadband Excellence Awards
The WBBA Broadband Excellence Awards 2026 recognise organisations and leaders delivering measurable, real‑world impact through broadband connectivity, cloud platforms, and artificial intelligence.
Presented by the World Broadband Association (WBBA), the Awards honour excellence across the broadband value chain from operational network infrastructure deployed today, to enterprise and public‑sector transformation, and future‑ready technologies shaping the next generation of digital ecosystems.
What's New in 2026
Stronger recognition of demand and vertical‑industry transformation through the Connected Digital Life Excellence Award.
Introduction of the new Emerging Technology & Solutions Excellence Award recognising future‑ready innovation transitioning from pilot to scale.
Introduction of the new Smart Communities & Digital Government Excellence Award to recognise municipal‑level and regional cities achieving impactful digital transformation with broadband and AI-enabled services via digitalisation initiatives.
2026 Categories & Shortlists
Congratulations to our 2026 Shortlisted Companies
Network & Infrastructure Innovation Excellence Award
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China Telecom Quantum Information Technology Group Co., Ltd
MTN Group
SoftAtHome
Turkcell
TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.
VCTI
Broadband, Cloud & Future Applications Excellence Award
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China Telecom Co., Ltd. Nanning Branch
China Telecom Research Institute
Plume
Turkcell
AI-Driven Excellence Award
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Airties
Bluepeak
China Telecom
Plume
Telkomsel
Zain Jo
ZTE Corporation
Connected Digital Life Excellence Award
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Eurofiber
Globe Telecom Incorporated
Ookla
SoftAtHome
STC
ZTE Corporation
Smart Gigacity Excellence Award
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CTM
Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications
State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy
STC
Smart Communities & Digital Government Excellence Award
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Aztelecom
Hermes Worldwide
Raisecom Technology Co., Ltd
Digital Inclusion & Sustainable Connectivity Excellence Award
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Converge ICT Solutions Inc.
Globe Telecom Incorporated
Openserve Pty Ltd
State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy
Ecosystem Collaboration Excellence Award
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Ezee Fiber
Gambia Telecommunication Company Limited
PT Telekomunikasi Selular
Excellence in Emerging Technology & Solutions Award
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Altice Labs
China Telecom
Condor Technologies
E-surfing Digital Life Technology Co., Ltd.
Zain Jo
ZTE Corporation
2025 Winners
Network Infrastructure Innovation Excellence
China Telecom/E-Surfing loT Tech, Turkcell
Al in Network Excellence
T-Mobile
Broadband Innovation Excellence for Future Applications
Safaricom
Broadband for Digital Inclusion Excellence
Aztelekom Online Azerbajjan, Globe Telecom
Intelligent Home Innovation Excellence
China Unicom
Smart Gigacity Excellence: Advanced city
(Argentina) Recreo, Charata, Cafayate and Anatuya, (China) Beijing
Smart Gigacity Excellence: Developing City
(Kenya) Nakuru and Kiambu, (Tunisia) Tunis
Judging Panel Special Award
STC
Recognition Awards
(Brazil) Sao Paulo and Rio, (China) Hainan, (China) Shangrao, (China) Shangrao, (China) Wuhan, (China) Wuhan, (UAE) Abu Dhabi, (USA) Estes Park
