Berlin, June 18th, 2025
Carrier Community (CC) proudly wrapped up an extraordinary week of networking, thought leadership, and celebration with the successful conclusion of its EUROPE 2025 GCCM and affiliated events. Held from June 15–18, 2025, at the prestigious Hotel Palace Berlin, this flagship gathering welcomed over 900 delegates representing 350+ companies from 67+ countries, and generated 90,000+ online engagements — making it one of the most vibrant and globally attended editions in CC’s history.
The Berlin week offered an immersive experience for C-level leaders across the wholesale, infrastructure, messaging, and digital transformation sectors. From insightful executive panels, CCL Club sessions, and the Data Xchange Breakfast, to hands-on peer engagement at the Exhibition Area and VIP Networking Receptions, the event facilitated high-level dialogue and deal-making opportunities.
A key highlight of the week was the 9th annual CC-Global Awards (CCGA) ceremony, held on June 17th at the iconic Metropol Berlin. More than 250 guests from 100+ companies and 30+ countries gathered to recognize excellence across 54 award categories, with 42 companies and individuals honored for their leadership and innovation.
Award Highlights – Celebrating Industry Excellence
- Orange Wholesale– Best Global Carrier
- Globe Teleservices– CEO of the Year (Agrawal Ashutosh) and Telecom & Tech Woman of the Year (Pallavi Kudtarkar)
- e& (Etisalat)– Best Global Mobile Operator of the Year, Best Global Voice & SMS Service Provider, Middle East Regional Voice & SMS Operator of the Year
- Zain Omantel International (ZOI)– Best Subsea Cable Operator, Middle East Regional Connectivity Operator, Best Data Connectivity Innovative Provider
- HORISEN AG– Recognized for technology leadership with three wins: Best SMS Platform Provider – Retail, Wholesale, and Best Application Service Provider
- Uztelecom– Innovative Achievements in Central Asia and Best Chief Commercial Officer of the Year (Javlon Islamov)
GCCM’25 Recognition Awards
Special honors were presented for strategic and innovative achievements:
- Telegraph 42– Strategic Expansion of Backbone Infrastructure and New Data Transit Routes
- Uztelecom– Innovative Achievements in Central Asia
- NewTelco– Launch of the Edge Datacenter in Germany – MAIN RZ
- iBasis– Achievement in SMS Innovation & Global Impact
- Monty Mobile– Innovative eSIM Solutions
- China Telecom Global– Innovative IoT Solutions
- Unicom Europe– Innovative Investment Solutions – WAN and Connectivity
Leadership Reflections
Wida Schmidt, Founder & CEO of Carrier Community, shared:
“I want to extend a big THANK YOU to everyone who joined our CC-Global Awards Ceremony 2025 and the entire EUROPE 2025 GCCM – Berlin program. It’s always a joy to reconnect with our growing community and celebrate the innovation driving our industry forward.”
Memorable Moments
The gala evening following the CCGA ceremony, co-hosted by LANCK Telecom, Bankai, Go4Mobility, and Beox, provided the perfect close to the event — blending celebration with world-class networking in a festive atmosphere.
What’s Next
Carrier Community is thrilled to announce that the EUROPE 2026 GCCM / MMS Berlin, including the 10th anniversary edition of the CCGA Ceremony and the CCL Club Summit, will return to Berlin from June 14–17, 2026.
We look forward to welcoming our members once again for another unforgettable experience celebrating connection, innovation, and excellence in telecom and infrastructure.
