Carrier Community (CC), a leading global telecom club founded in 2008, successfully concluded the CIS 2025 Global Carrier Connectivity Meeting (GCCM) in Almaty on September 3–5.
The prestigious event brought together over 400 members and partners from more than 36 countries, including decision-makers from Tier-1, Tier-2, and Tier-3 companies. The GCCM served as a premier platform to showcase cutting-edge wholesale solutions, innovations in data and messaging, and the latest technological developments.
During the Almaty GCCM, attendees had the opportunity to network with both regional and international industry peers, exchange ideas, generate leads, and promote their brands. The gathering fostered connectivity, highlighted new capacity opportunities, and supported business growth across multiple telecom segments, including Mobile, Fixed, OTT, VAS, Cable, Satellite, and Data Centers. Participants also benefited from sponsorship and exhibition options, dedicated meeting tables, and an online messaging portal for scheduling conversations.
Carrier Community expresses its deepest gratitude to Kazakhtelecom for their invaluable and continued support as the Host Diamond Sponsor, as well as to Devotel and TNS+ as Diamond Sponsors and Transtelecom as Platinum Sponsor. Their commitment to advancing connectivity and technology significantly contributes to the success of CC events.
CC also extends heartfelt thanks to all supporting sponsors of the CIS 2025 GCCM for their unwavering trust: LANCK Telecom, Brilliant Telecom, China Mobile International, NTEC, Scarpel, BTS, Türk Telekom International, Bankai, Rostelecom, Comfortel, Jusan Mobile, T8, Uztelecom, China Telecom, Europeer Xchange, China Unicom, Beeline, Beltelecom, V-Net, Ritorica, and VOX Solutions. Strategic Partner: Ripe NCC. Exhibitors: Alaris Labs, Sparkle, and telegraph.
Carrier Community is proud to highlight the ongoing CMA’25 – Community Members’ Awards, which recognize outstanding individuals who uplift, inspire, and drive impact within the global telecom community. This year, the awards celebrate mentors, rising stars, connectors, team players, and leaders who make the ecosystem stronger every day. Voting for the CMA’25 is now in its final days, closing on 21st September 2025, giving the community one last chance to support their favorite nominees before the winners are announced at the CMA’25 ceremony in Muscat during the Middle East 2025 GCCM.
Looking ahead, CC is thrilled to announce the 12th edition of the Middle East 2025 GCCM, scheduled for November 2–4, 2025, in Muscat. This leading wholesale event will bring together 1,000+ Club Members, including influential decision-makers from 200+ Tier-1, Tier-2, and Tier-3 operators, to drive and shape the digital future of the Middle East region.
This year’s gathering promises an immersive experience for Carrier Members specializing in ICT, fiber connectivity, hyperscalers, fixed line, data capacity, mobile, messaging, cable, data centers, subsea operations, peering, ISPs, and related technology sectors. Participants will enjoy full access to meeting facilities, executive panels, knowledge-sharing sessions, and leisure activities including evening networking receptions.
The event will feature specialized sessions covering Submarine Master Classes, Digital Cloud, Messaging, Datacenter, Peering, and other key areas—designed to address persistent challenges within the industry ecosystem. By fostering collaboration among CC members and partners, these sessions aim to develop comprehensive solutions tailored to today’s dynamic, agile telecom environment.
Finally, Carrier Community thanks all CC-club members for making the Almaty event truly memorable. Attendees gained valuable insights, forged meaningful connections, and left with a sense of business accomplishments. Their continuous feedback, enthusiasm, and support remain the ultimate reward for Carrier Community’s year-round efforts.
For more information about Carrier Community, the Carrier Member Awards, and upcoming events, please visit www.carriercommunity.com.
