Telecoms' Fortunes Pick Up

LONDON, October 22, 2010 - After a sluggish 2009, which saw global telecoms service provider
revenues grow by only 2.2 percent yoy - the slowest rate in a decade - 2010
has seen healthier returns. But with this opportunity comes new challenges.
In the west, consumer enthusiasm for mobile internet access has seen wireless
infrastructure creaking under the strain. Emerging markets offer easier
growth, but technology moves quickly, and success requires more than good
maintenance.

World Finance recognises the companies staying one step ahead, developing
new modes of delivery, product designs, consumer offerings and software
solutions.

    Telecoms Innovation of the Year:

    Western Europe
    Türk Telekom

    Eastern Europe
    Netia

    North America
    iBasis

    Latin America
    TeleNorte

    Asia
    Phorm

    Africa
    Globacom

    Middle East
    Axiom Telecom

    Australasia
    F-Secure

    Wireless Telecoms Provider of the Year:

    Western Europe
    Telecom Italia Mobile

    Eastern Europe
    Polska Telefonia Cyfrowa Sp. Z o.o.

    North America
    Verizon Wireless

    Latin America
    TIM

    Asia
    NTT DoCoMo

    Africa
    Vodacom

    Middle East
    Etisalat

    Australasia
    Telstra

    Fixed Line Provider of the Year:

    Western Europe
    Türk Telekom

    Eastern Europe
    Telekomunikacja Polska S.A.

    North America
    CenturyLink

    Latin America
    Oi Fixo

    Asia
    Pacific Century CyberWorks Ltd

    Africa
    Globacom

    Middle East
    Nawras

    Australasia
    Telstra

    Broadband Service Provider of the Year:

    Western Europe
    British Telecom

    Eastern Europe
    Stream Communications Network and Media Inc.

    North America
    Century Link

    Latin America
    Brasil Telecom

    Asia
    Hikari Tsushin Inc

    Africa
    MTN

    Middle East
    Batelco

    Australasia
    EFTEL Ltd

    Fully Integrated Telecoms Provider of the Year:

    Western Europe
    Türk Telekom

    Eastern Europe
    Hrvatske Telekomunikacije d.d.

    North America
    Verizon Communications

    Latin America
    Telefonos de Mexico

    Asia
    SK Telecom

    Africa
    Uganada Telecom

    Middle East
    Qatar Telecom

    Australasia
    Optus

    Financial Services Telecom Application of the Year:

    Western Europe & UK

    IG Index

    Eastern Europe
    Armenbrok

    North America
    E*Trade US

    Latin America
    Banco de Brasil

    Asia
    CMC Markets

    Africa
    Neo Africa

    Middle East
    Mubasher

    Australasia
    IG Markets

    Green Telecoms Company of the Year:

    Western Europe
    Telekom Austria Group

    Eastern Europe
    ZTE

    North America
    Polycom

    Latin America
    Telefonica

    Asia
    Fujitsu

    Africa
    Orange-Guinea

    Middle East
    Axiom Telecom

    Australasia
    Telstra

    Telecoms Software Company of the Year:

    Western Europe
    INQ Mobile

    Eastern Europe
    Mera Software

    North America
    Equinox

    Latin America
    Elandia

    Asia
    CRM Software

    Africa
    Ectel

    Middle East
    Zain Group

    Australasia
    Quickcom

    Global Mobile Handset Manufacturer of the Year

    Acer

    Global Telecoms CEO of the Year

    Henrik Poulsen, TDC

    Global Telecoms CTO of the Year

    Ajay Joseph, iBasis

    Global Telecoms CFO of the Year

    Efrat Makov, Alvarion

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