Mobile Europe set up these awards to applaud the sector’s agility, innovation and dedication to customers. We weren’t disappointed
We have given out our first ever MVNO of the Year Awards, and without more ado, we’re delighted to announce the winners are:
Consumers’ Champion – Ubigi by Transtel
Ubigi by Transtel was chosen by the judges in recognition of just what a massive undertaking it is to be a successful MVNOs in the consumer sector beyond simple price arbitrage. The judges were impressed by the scale and scope of ambition, establishing working relationships with so very many partners, from operators, to regulators, payment companies and more. It hides all that complexity from customers, offering local experience with its app in eight languages. The entry was clear, with many proof points.
Business Innovator – Gamma
Gamma was chosen in recognition of the impressive depth and breadth of its services to different kinds of businesses in the UK and Europe, built on the foundation of Three UK’s network. For example, as a mobile virtual network aggregator (MVNA), it works with hundreds of wholesale partners. The judges also liked the combination of innovation and integrity: Gamma retrospectively calculates the best monthly tariff for its customers based on actual usage then credits them with any difference to the amount billed.
The judges were Kester Mann, Director, Consumer and Connectivity at CCS Insight; John Strand, Founder and CEO, Strand Consult; and me, Annie Turner, Editor of Mobile Europe.
The winners were announced at the end of our virtual roundtable discussion to which all of those who were shortlisted were invited.The shortlists are below the shot of yesterday’s roundtable.
Here are the shortlists
Consumers’ Champion
Aire (Spain)
HOT (Slovenia)
ID Mobile (UK)
Lyca Mobile (UK & international)
Ubigi by Transatel (France & international)
Business Innovator
Gamma (UK)
Tango (UK and US)
Ubigi by Transatel (France)
Wireless Logic (pan-European)
Zadarma (France/Bulgaria)
Our congratulations and thanks to all of them, and to everyone who entered.