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[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Please see below for more information on all of the Telecommunications Industry Excellence Award categories in 2026.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_2″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_toggle title=”Innovation in Networks, Products and Technology (LGE)” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” icon_color=”#0A1F8F” open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#F3F4F6″ title_text_color=”#000000″ open_toggle_text_color=”#0A1F8F” open_icon_color=”#000000″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ title_level=”h6″ title_font=”|–et_global_body_font_weight|||||||”]<\/p>\n
Awarded for innovative network services, products, and technological breakthroughs that drive industry growth<\/p>\n
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commitment to customer service<\/p>\n Open to: All organisations providing services to consumers and businesses<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Consumer Champion Award” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” icon_color=”#0A1F8F” open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#F3F4F6″ title_text_color=”#000000″ open_toggle_text_color=”#0A1F8F” open_icon_color=”#000000″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ title_level=”h6″ title_font=”|–et_global_body_font_weight|||||||”]<\/p>\n Awarded to an individual who has shown outstanding results in improving outcomes for consumers<\/p>\n Open to: All individuals<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” type=”1_2″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_toggle title=”Innovation in Infrastructure, Security and Resilience” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” icon_color=”#0A1F8F” open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#F3F4F6″ title_text_color=”#000000″ open_toggle_text_color=”#0A1F8F” open_icon_color=”#000000″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ title_level=”h6″ title_font=”|–et_global_body_font_weight|||||||”]<\/p>\n Awarded for advances in telecommunications network security and resilience<\/p>\n Open to: Telecommunications network operators, equipment suppliers, and infrastructure providers<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Innovation in Mobile” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” icon_color=”#0A1F8F” open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#F3F4F6″ title_text_color=”#000000″ open_toggle_text_color=”#0A1F8F” open_icon_color=”#000000″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ title_level=”h6″ title_font=”|–et_global_body_font_weight|||||||”]<\/p>\n Awarded for providing innovative 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Award nominations now open!<\/h1>\n
The Telecommunications Industry Excellence Awards offer an unparalleled opportunity for your organisation to share your achievements and nominate (at no charge) in one or more of the ten Award categories.<\/p>\n