Record number of entries for WCA - World Communications Awards

CommunicationsWeek International, August 13, 2001 by Michelle Donegan

The World Communications Awards attracted the most entries since it began three years ago, promising to be the most exciting event yet. The exceptional participation shows that many in the industry have not lost their enthusiasm for telecoms, even in the wake of the dot-com downturn.

The most entries came in the categories of Most Innovative Service and Technology Foresight, which will go to service providers who demonstrated unique and effective use of technology.

Other categories, such as Best New Carrier or Best Electronic Commerce Service, also indicated that newcomers to the industry are still thriving with realistic business goals.

WCA 2001 shortlist

Best Application Service Provider

Aspective

Cable & Wireless

Netstore

Best Branding Campaign

Korea Telecom

Orange

Oskar

Best Customer Care

Colt

Energis Carrier Services

Star Internet

Best Electronic Commerce Service

Rome

Tesco

WorldPay

Best Wholesale Carrier

Cable & Wireless

Fibernet

ITXC

Most innovative Service

Andronics

Freever

XOptions

Technology Foresight

Infonet

Orange

Vodafone

Best Mobile Operator

MTS

Orange

Oskar

Best New Carrier

ITXC

Storm

Yipes

Best Carrier

Cable & Wireless

KPNQwest

WorldCom

Vinton Cerf judging the entries

At the WCA gala dinner in London at the Park Lane Hilton on 1 October, two individuals will also be presented with awards: one for Lifetime Achievement in Communications, sponsored by Andersen; and another for Communications Entrepreneur of the Year.