ISPA Awards 2026 Shortlist Revealed
21 July 2026
Today, the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA UK) reveals the finalists for its prestigious 2026 ISPA Awards. This year’s edition of the popular event includes 16 revised categories that truly represent the width and depth of the internet industry. The winners are set to be announced on Thursday 26th November at Sheraton Grand London Park Lane hotel, with tickets now on sale.
This year has seen a tremendous amount of interest from across the sector with a record 70 separate organisations participating this year. We are excited to share nominations of 13 categories today with 33 companies being shortlisted. The Connectivity Champion and Digital Inclusion Champion categories will be announced in September, with the Internet Hero nominations opening to the public in autumn. ISPA wants to pass on its congratulations to Connect Fibre and Quickline Communications who received 4 nominations; and special mentions to 4th Utility | Rise, Cambridge Fibre, Community Fibre, Exa, giffgaff, Gigaclear, KCOM, Lightning Fibre and Vorboss with 3 nominations each. All worthy efforts that ISPA UK, as the voice of the UK’s internet industry, looks forward to celebrating alongside peers from across the sector at the 2026 ISPA Awards.
All shortlisted finalists are encouraged to purchase the official ISPA Awards finalist logos by contacting our awards team: awards@ispa.org.uk.
Category shortlists
Best Rural ISP
Connect Fibre
Gigaclear
InternetTY
Quickline Communications
Best Business ISP
Cerberus Networks
Community Fibre
Exa
KCOM
Vorboss
Best Technology Partnership
Airties and Vodafone
Calix and GoFibre
Corero Network Security and UK Dedicated Servers
Gigaclear & Vyntelligence
Netgem & WightFibre
TalkTalk & Kraken
Best Consumer ISP (Under 100k Customers)
4th Utility | Rise
Connect Fibre
giffgaff
Lightning Fibre
Quickline Communications
Best Consumer ISP (Over 100k Customers)
Community Fibre
EE
KCOM
TalkTalk
Best Infrastructure Innovation
Connect Fibre
Freedom Fibre
Virgin Media O2
Vorboss
Best Voice Provider
bOnline
Dial 9 Communications
Gamma Telecom
iNet Telecoms (Voipfone)
Microtalk Europe
Phonely
Sustainability Champion
Freedom Fibre
giffgaff
Krystal Hosting
Best Security & Consumer Protection
Exa
Gigabit IQ
Phonely
Talk Straight/Schools Broadband
Best Customer Experience
4th Utility | Rise
Connect Fibre
Exa
Glide
ITS
Lightning Fibre
DEI Champion
KCOM
Vorboss
Women in Telecoms Group
Best Community Engagement
Community Fibre
Cambridge Fibre Networks
giffgaff
InternetTY
Quickline Communications
Best Customer Loyalty
4th Utility | Rise
Cambridge Fibre Networks
Gigaclear
Glide
Lightning Fibre