Tell us who is Asia's best-run telecom operator...
The Telecom Asia Awards are now in their 13th year of showcasing Asia's top telcos.
As Asia's most prestigious awards program, the independent, performance-based awards recognize operators for their accomplishments among industry peers. Awards are given in 12 categories.
Awards Categories - 13th Annual Telecom Asia Awards
| Category | Criteria |
| Best Asian Telecom Carrier* | For innovation, business execution, financial performance, market leadership, CSR, corp governance |
| Telecom CEO of the Year* | For the senior executive who has shown leadership & vision in his/her company & the industry |
| Best Mobile Carrier | For innovation in product portfolio & business model; business execution, financial performance, market & technology leadership, customer care |
| Best Fixed-Line & Broadband Carrier | For innovation in product portfolio & business model; business execution, financial performance, market & technology leadership, customer care |
| Best Converged Services* | Most successful combination of fixed-line, mobile and/or content services |
| Best International Wholesale Carrier | Best provider of connectivity services to operators, ISPs |
| Best Managed Services Provider | Best provider of managed communications services to enterprise, govt & other large customers |
| Best Emerging Markets Carrier | For best-performed fixed or wireless carriers in ASEAN countries (ex Sing), India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka |
| Best Diversification Strategy | For operator which has most successfully diversified from core geographical and/or voice/data businesses |
| Best Content Strategy* | For operator which has most successfully built and executed portfolio of mobile/broadband content and apps |
| Green Telecom Award* | Operator or vendor which has most contributed to the environment through cutting carbon footprint, using energy-efficient technology, educating customers, implementing staff-driven green programs, etc |
| Disruptive Technology Award* | For the new technology, concept or business model which has had biggest, most disruptive impact on market |
* Open to Telecom Asia readers' nominations (nomination period is closed)
