co-located with Network X
VIECON, Vienna, Austria
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
Network & Infrastructure Innovation Excellence Award
Broadband, Cloud & Future Applications Excellence Award
AI-Driven Excellence Award
Connected Digital Life Excellence Award
Smart Gigacity Excellence Award
Smart Communities & Digital Government Excellence Award
Digital Inclusion & Sustainable Connectivity Excellence Award
Ecosystem Collaboration Excellence Award
Excellence in Emerging Technology & Solutions Award
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