Win big: Top telecom awards to enter in 2025

By Ruby Taylor, Technology

In a competitive telecom industry, earning recognition through awards is a powerful way to enhance your company’s credibility and showcase your strengths. However, with numerous awards taking place throughout the year, it can be challenging to determine which ones to pursue. 

In this blog, we’ll explore the top telecom awards to enter in 2025, why these awards are crucial for your industry success, and provide actionable tips for selecting the right ones and crafting standout submissions. 

Why telecom industry awards matter in 2025 

Winning or being shortlisted for a prestigious telecom award can have a significant impact on your business. Awards like ‘Climate Action Initiative of the Year’ or ‘Best Wholesale Partner of the Year’ signals to prospects and customers that your company embodies credibility, expertise, and innovation. For customers, telecom awards act as a shorthand for trustworthiness and that differentiate you from the competition. 

Ultimately, industry awards elevate your brand’s reputation, highlight your innovations, and position your company as a leader. Whether you’re focused on customer experience, sustainability, or technological advancements, awards can be an effective way to demonstrate your impact. 

How to choose the right telecom awards  

1. To create a winning telecom award submission, decision-makers should first identify your business ‘superpowers’: understanding your key strengths helps you to pinpoint  the most relevant awards that match your core values and achievements. 
2. Align with your strategic objectives: if sustainability is at the forefront of your business plan, for instance, entering environmental awards will best position your company as a market leader in green initiatives. If your focus is on customer satisfaction, awards that celebrate exceptional service or customer-centric innovations will be more rewarding. 
3. Save time and read the fine print: make sure you meet the eligibility criteria for each award. Some may have strict requirements, such as revenue thresholds or a specific company types, so it’s important to check the details. 
4. Evaluate the prestige and impact: entering well-regarded, respected awards can elevate your brand’s visibility and credibility. Consider the reputation of the awards and how they will impact your company’s profile.  
5. Factor in your budget and resources: crafting entries often require input from multiple  stakeholders across the business. Be mindful of the time and resources needed to create, approve, and submit a standout submission.  

How to create a winning telecom award submission 

The way you present your telecom business’s achievements can significantly influence the outcome of an award. Even with impressive accomplishments, a rushed or poorly crafted submission can turn gold into lead. 

While specific award requirements can vary, some core principles apply universally. One of the most important is storytelling. Judges, like anyone, are far more likely to remember a compelling narrative than a simple list of facts. Even the most technically impressive case studies can fail to leave a lasting impression if they lack a strong, engaging story. 

At the heart of effective storytelling is the rule of ‘show, don’t tell.’ It’s one thing to describe a product as innovative; it’s another to demonstrate exactly what makes it so. Judges are far more likely to be impressed with the latter. 

On top of this, a successful submission should clearly articulate its value propositions by demonstrating tangible outcomes. While a strong narrative sets the stage, solid data and case studies give it substance and credibility.  

Striking the right balance between these elements within a tight word count can be challenging. This is where working with a reliable PR partner can be crucial. They bring an objective perspective and can help you ensure the submission to ensure it stands out and resonates powerfully with the judges. 

Top telecom awards to enter in 2025 

The UK Fibre Awards 

The UK Fibre Awards recognise the achievements of broadband ISPs and full-fibre network builders, with an emphasis on expanding high-speed connectivity across the UK. These awards are a great way to showcase your company’s role in transforming the nation’s digital infrastructure. 

• Key Categories: Best Rural Fibre Provider, Best Urban Fibre Provider, Best Wholesale Fibre Provider, Rollout Challenge Buster Award, Best Vendor/Supplier 
• Entry Fee: None 
• Entry Deadline: 17th April 
• Awards Ceremony: 5th June 
• Who Should Apply: Fibre connectivity providers, ISPs, and suppliers based in the UK. 

MVNO World Congress Awards 

The MVNO World Congress Awards are recognised as one of the leading forums for the MVNO industry. These awards highlight the most innovative solutions in the mobile virtual network operator space and are an excellent opportunity to showcase advancements in this fast-growing sector. 

• Key Categories: Host Operator of the Year, Cloud-based Solution of the Year, IoT Connectivity Solution of the Year, Enterprise e-SIM Solution of the Year 
• Entry Fee: Free  
• Entry Deadline: 17^th April 
• Who Should Apply: MVNOs, MNOs, and vendors delivering cutting-edge solutions in the MVNO ecosystem. 

Capacity Global Awards 

The Capacity Global Awards are a celebration of the achievements of the global wholesale telecoms community. The awards honour the companies, individuals, and partnerships that have driven growth and innovation in the capacity and wholesale telecom industry. 

• Key Categories: Best Wholesale Carrier, Best New Network, Best Cloud Service Provider, Best Data Centre, Most Innovative Service Provider 
• Entry Fee: Varies 
• Entry Deadline: 29^th July 
• Awards Ceremony: October (during Capacity Europe) 
• Who Should Apply: Telecom carriers, cloud service providers, data centre operators, and other key players in the wholesale telecom and capacity sector. 

Global Telecoms Awards (Glotel Awards) 

The Global Telecoms Awards (Glotel Awards) recognise innovation and excellence within the global telecommunications industry  

• Key Categories: to be announced 
• Entry Fee: to be announced 
• Entry Deadline: For the 2024 awards, the extended deadline was 20th September 2024.​ 
• Awards Ceremony: The 2024 winners were announced on 21st November 2024. 
• Who Should Apply: The Glotel Awards are open to any company operating within or adjacent to the telecommunications industry worldwide. This includes service providers, operators, vendors, solutions providers, consultancies, and other related organisations. 

To secure your spot on the shortlist for the awards mentioned above, or learn how to put your best foot forward, get in touch with me at ruby.taylor@aspectusgroup.com. 

About the author 

Ruby Taylor is an Associate Account Director on the technology team. She has more than four years’ experience working across a range of telecoms clients. 

Key Takeaway Q&A Section 

Q1: Why should telecom companies enter awards in 2025? 
A: Awards boost credibility, attract customers, and highlight your business’s strengths in a competitive industry. 

Q2: How do you choose the right telecom award? 
A: Match awards with your business’s core strengths, strategic goals, and eligibility criteria for the best fit. 

Q3: What makes a successful award submission? 
A: Strong storytelling, clear value propositions, and real-world results are crucial for standing out to judges.