Excellence in telecom innovation celebrated at Asian Telecom Awards 2025
The awards programme honoured pioneering companies and visionaries redefining the digital landscape across Asia.
As the telecom industry continues to evolve, it remains at the forefront of connectivity and digital transformation. The Asian Telecom Awards, now in its fourth year, has once again honoured companies within this industry for their remarkable achievements and commitment to setting new benchmarks for innovation in the sector.
This year’s awards ceremony, presented by Asian Telecom, took place on 20 February 2025 and brought together industry leaders, innovators, and trailblazers to honour their contributions to advancing the telecom landscape.
Amongst the winning companies is Singtel, which won B2B Client Initiative of the Year - Singapore and Cybersecurity Initiative of the Year - Singapore.
“Winning the award for our Singtel Quantum Safe-Network as well as SingVerify is a testimony to our commitment to innovation and securing this digital landscape. We will remain dedicated to protecting critical data networks through our network-centric solutions. This is just a beginning and together, we hope to build a safer, smarter future,” said Dennis Lam, Director, Enterprise & Specialist Architects, Singtel.
With roots tracing back to the renowned Asian Mobile News since 2003, the awards programme carries forward a proud legacy of recognising outstanding contributions within the telecom industry. It shines a spotlight on those shaping the future of telecommunications across the Asia-Pacific region.
An esteemed panel of judges played a pivotal role in evaluating nominees and ensuring the most deserving winners were recognised. This year’s panel included Joongshik Wang, EY-Parthenon Asia-Pacific Leader; EY Asean TMT Sector Leader EY; Wilson Chow, Global TMT Industry Leader & China AI Leader, PwC China; and Yang Chi Chih, Technology, Media & Telecommunications Industry Leader, Deloitte Southeast Asia.
Congratulations to all the winners!
ASIAN TELECOM AWARDS 2025 WINNERS
6D Technologies
Digital Initiative of the Year - Singapore
IoT Initiative of the Year - India
afina (IVT Communications FZC LLC)
A2P SMS Monetization of the Year - United Arab Emirates
ALTEL/TELE2
AI Initiative of the Year - Kazakhstan
Air Link Communication PVT LTD
Mobile Phone Company of the Year - Pakistan
ATOM Myanmar Limited
Digital Initiative of the Year - Myanmar
Telecom Company of the Year - Myanmar
Axiata Group Berhad
Cybersecurity Initiative of the Year - Malaysia
B’yond Platforms Pte Ltd
Customer Service Initiative of the Year - Singapore
Banglalink Digital Communications Limited
AI Initiative of the Year - Bangladesh
CBC Tech
Telecom Solutions Provider of the Year - China
China Telecom (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd
Infrastructure Initiative of the Year - Singapore
Submarine Telecom Company of the Year - Singapore
Telecom Solutions Provider of the Year - Singapore
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd
Technology Innovation of the Year - Taiwan
CMC Telecom
Cybersecurity Initiative of the Year - Vietnam
Comarch S.A
Digital Initiative of the Year - United Arab Emirates
Converge ICT Solutions. Inc
Broadband Telecom Company of the Year - Philippines
Cypress Telecom Limited
Technology Innovation of the Year - China
DITO Telecommunity
Cybersecurity Initiative of the Year - Philippines
Mobile App of the Year - Philippines
e&
AI Initiative of the Year - United Arab Emirates
Customer Service Initiative of the Year - United Arab Emirates
Eastern Communications
Cloud Initiative of the Year - Philippines
Infrastructure Initiative of the Year - Philippines
EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd
Technology Innovation of the Year - Malaysia
Epsilon Telecommunications
Cloud Initiative of the Year - Singapore
Fiber@Home Limited
Digital Initiative of the Year - Bangladesh
FPT Corporation
Telecom Solutions Provider of the Year - Vietnam
Grameenphone
ESG Initiative of the Year - Bangladesh
Mobile Operator of the Year - Bangladesh
Imagine Sdn Bhd
Mobile Operator of the Year - Brunei Darussalam
Broadband Telecom Company of the Year - Brunei Darussalam
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison
HR Initiative of the Year - Indonesia
Kacific Broadband Satellites Ltd
Satellite Telecom Company of the Year - Singapore
CEO of the Year - Christian Patouraux
KDDI Digital Life Corporation
Marketing & Brand Initiative of the Year - Japan
Lao Telecommunication Public Company
Telecom Company of the Year - Laos
Lightstorm
Infrastructure Initiative of the Year - India
Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission
HR Initiative of the Year - Malaysia
Maxis Berhad
Wholesale Company Initiative of the Year - Malaysia
Mobile Telecom-Service LLP
Marketing & Brand Initiative of the Year - Kazakhstan
Ooredoo Kuwait
HR Initiative of the Year - Kuwait
Telecom Company of the Year - Kuwait
Optus Pty Ltd
Mobile App of the Year - Australia
PLINTRON
Technology Innovation of the Year - India
Cloud Initiative of the Year - India
PLN Icon Plus
Customer Service Initiative of the Year - Indonesia
Digital Initiative of the Year - Indonesia
PT Eka Mas Republik
Broadband Telecom Company of the Year - Indonesia
Infrastructure Initiative of the Year - Indonesia
Robi Axiata PLC.
HR Initiative of the Year - Bangladesh
Telecom Company of the Year - Bangladesh
Saudi Telecom Company
Mobile Operator of the Year - Saudi Arabia
Simplify Networks Sdn Bhd
Telecom Solutions Provider of the Year - Malaysia
Singtel
B2B Client Initiative of the Year - Singapore
Cybersecurity Initiative of the Year - Singapore
Smart Axiata Co., Ltd.
Cybersecurity Initiative of the Year - Cambodia
HR Initiative of the Year - Cambodia
SPTel
Network and Security Integration of the Year - Singapore
Technology Innovation of the Year - Singapore
stc
AI Initiative of the Year - Saudi Arabia
Cloud Initiative of the Year - Saudi Arabia
STL Global Services Business
B2B Client Initiative of the Year - India
Tecnotree
Telecom Solutions Provider of the Year - United Arab Emirates
Tele2 / Altel
B2C Client Initiative of the Year - Kazakhstan
Digital Initiative of the Year - Kazakhstan
Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM)
Customer Service Initiative of the Year - Malaysia
Infrastructure Initiative of the Year - Malaysia
Telecom Company of the Year - Malaysia
Telin
A2P SMS Monetization of the Year - Indonesia
Submarine Telecom Company of the Year - Indonesia
Telkomsel
IoT Initiative of the Year - Indonesia
Tri Indonesia
Marketing & Brand Initiative of the Year - Indonesia
Unified National Networks Sdn Bhd
ESG Initiative of the Year - Brunei Darussalam
VIETTEL (CAMBODIA) PTE. LTD.
Telecom Company of the Year - Cambodia
ViewQwest Pte Ltd
Broadband Telecom Company of the Year - Singapore
Marketing & Brand Initiative of the Year - Singapore
vivo Indonesia
Mobile Phone Company of the Year - Indonesia
Vodafone Fiji Pte Limited
Digital Initiative of the Year - Fiji
Vodafone Idea Business
Digital Initiative of the Year - India
WorldLink Communication
Broadband Telecom Company of the Year - Nepal
Customer Service Initiative of the Year - Nepal
XAD Technologies
Telecom Company of the Year - United Arab Emirates
YTL Communications Sdn Bhd
B2B Client Initiative of the Year - Malaysia
Innovative Connectivity Solution of the Year - Malaysia
Zain Bahrain
Mobile Operator of the Year - Bahrain
The Asian Telecom Awards is presented by Asian Telecom. For more information, please contact Julie Anne Nuñez-Difuntorum at (+65) 3158 1386 ext 242 or [email protected].
