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.