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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” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” global_colors_info=”{}” link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” link_text_color__hover=”#000000″]Congratulations to all of the 2026 Telecommunications Industry Excellence Awards Winners!<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” global_colors_info=”{}” link_text_color__hover=”#000000″ link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”ambassador” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_text_color=”#0A1F8F” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/tieawards.com.au\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tie-awards-2026-website-finalist-kate-mckenzie-500px.jpg” alt=”Kate McKenzie” title_text=”Kate McKenzie” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#EEEEEE” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” border_color_all__hover_enabled=”on|hover” border_color_all__hover=”#222222″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” global_colors_info=”{}” link_text_color__hover=”#000000″ link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop”]<\/p>\n Kate McKenzie<\/strong> has been named the Australian Communications Ambassador for 2026.<\/p>\n Kate is a highly accomplished corporate leader and Non-Executive Director specialising in large-scale change management. 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Communications Ambassador<\/h4>\n
Innovation in Networks, Products and Technology (Large)<\/h4>\n
Teddy is Superloop\u2019s next-gen AI assistant, designed to deliver fast, reliable, friendly support through the Superloop App. Unlike typical chatbots, Teddy can take real action: run real-time diagnostics, manage accounts, place equipment orders, process plan changes, and escalate to human agents when needed\u2014helping customers resolve issues anytime, anywhere.<\/p>\nInnovation in Networks, Products and Technology (SME)<\/h4>\n
ZMobile is Australia’s newest embedded mobile service – a digital-first MVNO built on Isoton’s MVNE platform and TPG’s wholesale network, delivered entirely within the Zip app. Customers select a plan, verify identity and activate eSIM in minutes – with no separate app, login or store visit required.<\/p>\nContribution to Society<\/h4>\n
Telstra\u2019s Australian Youth Digital Index Initiative pairs rigorous research with genuine youth participation to improve outcomes for children and young people and, in doing so, strengthen Australian society. It amplifies youth voice, builds Australia\u2019s evidence base on digital inclusion and wellbeing, and turns insight into action.<\/p>\nCommitment to Customer Service<\/h4>\n
Occom delivers reliable internet services supported by clear onboarding, multilingual customer support, extended service hours, and consistent service standards. Our customer-focused approach has resulted in strong satisfaction, positive online feedback, and recognition from independent industry organisations across Australia.<\/p>\nConsumer Champion Award<\/h4>\n
Innovation in Infrastructure, Security and Resilience<\/h4>\n
Ventia is helping the SKA Observatory deliver world\u2011first digital infrastructure for the SKA\u2011Low telescope on Wajarri Yamaji Country in Western Australia. Combining high\u2011capacity fibre, RFI\u2011shielded power and processing facilities and operating within a protected radio-quietzone, the platform enables ultra\u2011faint signal detection while establishing sovereign, mission\u2011critical capability applicable beyond astronomy.<\/p>\nInnovation in Mobile<\/h4>\n
Telstra Dynamic 5G is Australia’s first commercial enterprise-grade network slicing service with a managed Service Level Agreement (SLA), delivered over Fixed Wireless Access. Powered by Ericsson’s network slicing technology on Telstra’s 5G Standalone network, it delivers guaranteed throughput, usage-based pricing, and real-time performance transparency \u2014 giving enterprises committed, on-demand wireless connectivity on their terms.<\/p>\nInnovation in Satellite Services<\/h4>\n
Optus successfully demonstrates solar sailing on an operational GEO satellite \u2014 Optus D2 \u2014 using repurposed solar arrays rather than a purpose-built sail. Conducted entirely from the Belrose Space Operations Centre, this innovation offers new pathways for sustainable end-of-life spacecraft management and advances knowledge for GEO operators globally.<\/p>\nInnovation in Vendor Technology<\/h4>\n
The NF71 Wi-Fi 7 Gateway and NS71 EasyMesh Satellite are Australia\u2019s own next-generation whole-home broadband platform, purpose-built for the NBN network. Delivering Wi-Fi 7 speeds up to 6.4 Gbps, 2.5GE connectivity, and zero-touch ISP provisioning, the platform launched with More Telecom and Tangerine in February 2026.<\/p>\n