Honouring Breakthroughs in AI, Fibre, 5G and Network Automation at Network X in Paris

PARIS – OCTOBER 15, 2025 – Network X, the only show that unites the full spectrum of telecom professionals, celebrated the companies and technologies redefining the global telecom network landscape during the 4th annual Network X Awards 2025 hosted on October 15. Sponsored by Heights Telecom in an event on La Seine, the awards recognised the industry’s brightest innovators across Solution Providers and Operators in 24 categories.

“The Network X Awards showcases where the industry is heading and who is leading the charge from network infrastructure, data centres and AI automation to fibre, 5G and smart home solutions,” said Chris Lycett, Event Director, Network X. “We congratulate and honour all 2025 award programme winners who spanned the global telecom industry. Their achievements are shaping tomorrow’s connected world.”

"Heights Telecom is delighted to celebrate the exceptional achievements recognised at the Network X Awards, which honour the pioneering technologies and strategic partnerships driving our telecommunications ecosystem forward," said Gadi Malka, CEO, Heights Telecom. "These awards spotlight the visionary leaders and breakthrough innovations that are revolutionising connectivity and shaping the future of how our world communicates."

Held as part of the annual Network X conference, the awards received more than 140 entries from 50 companies across 25 countries. Over 45 judges reviewed the submissions for exceptional advancements in the telecoms industry. Top honours went to Ciena for Best All-Round Optical Transport Vendor for its project on WaveLogic 6 Extreme while ZTE accepted the award for Most Innovative Smart Home Experience with its next-generation Smart Screen, Embracing AI-powered Inclusive Life.

Other standout winners included KT Corporation for its AI-based RAN ES orchestrator, Nokia for multiple categories including FWA Solution of the Year and Leading Data Centre Network Solutions, and China Mobile Shandong Co., Ltd for Most Innovative Telco AI Deployment.

The full list of Network X Awards 2025 winners:

• Best AI-Driven Mobile Network Solution: Ericsson

• Best All-Around Optical Transport Vendor: Ciena

• Best Indoor Connectivity Solution: ZTE

• Best Network AI Solution for Fibre Networks: Huawei

• FWA Solution of the Year: Nokia

• Leading Core Network Solution: Huawei

• Leading Data Centre Network Solutions: Nokia

• Leading In-Home Wi-Fi Service: SoftAtHome

• Most Innovative AI-RAN Implementation: HUMAX Networks, Inc.

• Most Innovative Enterprise or Smart City PON Use Case: Nokia

• Most Innovative IP Transport Solution: Ciena

• Most Innovative Optical Transport Use Case: Huawei

• Most Innovative 5G Communication Service: AIS

• Most Innovative Smart Home Experience: ZTE

• Open RAN Excellence: Wind River

• Outstanding FTTH Service: Netcracker Technology

• Outstanding Green Fibre Use Case: Huawei

• Outstanding Multi-Gigabit Fibre Access Innovation: Netsia

• Outstanding Network Slicing Innovation: Ericsson

• Outstanding POL Campus Use Case: Nokia

• Best Smart Home Customer Experience: SmarTone Mobile Communications Limited

• Most Innovative RAN Energy Efficiency Implementation: KT Corporation

• Outstanding Optical Transport Telco: Telstra

• Most Innovative Telco AI Deployment: China Mobile Shandong Co., Ltd

For more information on the show, visit www.networkxevent.com/.

About Network X

Network X returned to Paris on October 14-16, 2025, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles as the only global event that unites the fixed and mobile telecom markets. Bringing together over 5,500 senior network infrastructure and service professionals, including 1,500+ operators from telco operators, Network X serves as a hub for industry leaders, technology vendors, policymakers, analysts, and media. The 2025 event explores five key themes shaping the future of connectivity: Fibre, Wi-Fi Networks and Services, Optical Transport, Mobile Networks, Mobile Services and Data Centres.

With a focus on monetising next-generation fixed, mobile, satellite and transport networks through AI and cloud, Network X provides a comprehensive platform for professionals to learn, engage, and network with experts, technology providers, and peers across the telecommunications landscape. www.networkx.com

About Heights Telecom

Heights Telecom designs and manufactures advanced Home Gateways and WiFi Mesh Extenders, integrating AI, cybersecurity, smart home technologies At the heart of our offering is a powerful containerized software platform combined with advanced orchestration tools. This enables rapid deployment of third-party applications, including AI-driven Wi‑Fi services, smart home integrations, cybersecurity, and QoS. Find out more at www.heights-t.com