These are the nominees for the LCL Carrier Partner Awards 2026

In 2026, the LCL Carrier Partner Awards introduced a refreshed selection process. Rather than including a public nomination phase, a jury led the full evaluation and selected three standout companies per category, based on their performance, innovation, and contribution to the carrier ecosystem.

THE INNOVATION AWARD

This award recognises the organisation that has introduced the most innovative solutions or services. This may include new technologies, products, or services that have significantly advanced the sector. The winner demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement and innovation within the telecom industry. 

Citymesh

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Citymesh is a leader in private 5G networks, IoT solutions, and smart city connectivity. Through DIGI Belgium, they are reshaping the telecom landscape with competitive mobile and broadband offerings.

Level27

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Level27 drives innovation through advanced managed hosting, cloud and DevOps solutions. By combining scalable infrastructure with automation and modern development practices, Level27 enables organisations to deploy and manage digital applications more efficiently and flexibly.

Telenet

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Telenet is recognised for its innovative use of artificial intelligence to enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency. Initiatives such as Segment of One for personalised customer interactions and GenAI-powered Agent Assist demonstrate how Telenet applies advanced technologies to drive smarter, more responsive telecom services.

THE IT TRANSFORMATION & CLOUD AWARD

This award is presented to the carrier that has been a leader in adopting cloud-based technologies and driving IT transformation. Their efforts contribute to improved efficiency, scalability, and flexibility for their customers. It focuses on carriers that have structurally integrated cloud solutions and achieved measurable impact as a result. 

Deutsche Telekom

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In collaboration with NVIDIA, Deutsche Telekom will unveil the world's first Industrial AI Cloud by the end of 2025. This will strengthen the entire European market in its AI innovation initiatives.

euNetworks

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euNetworks supports IT transformation through high-capacity, fibre-based connectivity that directly links data centers, cloud platforms and enterprise locations. Its scalable, low-latency network enables organisations to modernise their IT architectures, improve performance and adopt cloud-based solutions with greater flexibility and control.

Proximus

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Through strategic partnerships with Microsoft and AWS, Proximus drives IT transformation with hybrid and sovereign cloud solutions, enabling secure, scalable and flexible digital infrastructures for enterprise customers.

THE SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

This award recognises the carrier that has made the greatest progress in sustainability and environmentally friendly practices. This may include energy efficiency, CO₂ reduction, circular initiatives, or collaboration on sustainable infrastructure. The winner demonstrates leadership in promoting a greener, future-oriented telecom sector. 

BT

BT

BT has embedded sustainability at the core of its operations through a group-wide Net Zero roadmap that applies across all markets, including Belgium. The company has committed to science-based climate targets, focuses on energy efficiency and circularity, and actively reduces its environmental footprint across its network and infrastructure.

Eurofiber

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Eurofiber actively reduces its environmental impact through energy-efficient fibre infrastructure and the shared use of network assets. By focusing on sustainable network design, responsible energy consumption and long-term infrastructure reuse, Eurofiber supports digital growth while minimising resource usage and emissions.

GTT

GTT

GTT has embedded sustainability into its operations through a clear ESG strategy focused on transparency, energy efficiency and carbon reduction. The company aligns with the UN Global Compact and continues to reduce its environmental footprint across its global network infrastructure.

Meet the jury

Jonathan Van de Velde

Program and Communications Director
MediaNet Vlaanderen

 

Since 2018, Jonathan Van de Velde has served as Program & Communications Director at MediaNet Vlaanderen. In this role, he is closely involved in innovations within the media and audiovisual ecosystem and acts as a catalyst for cross-sector projects that unlock new production capabilities. Advancements in connectivity play a central role in much of his work.

Olivier Henry

Senior Expert
Agence du Numérique

 

Since joining L’Agence du Numérique, Olivier Henry has been active as a Senior Expert, focusing on institutional relations and digital strategy within the Walloon ecosystem. With extensive experience across public policy, governance and communications, he brings a strong understanding of decision-making processes and digital transformation. His current work places a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence and its strategic impact on organisations.

Robert van Beurden

Business Developer
LCL

 

Leads and supports carrier partnerships within LCL, helping telecom operators scale through energy-efficient and future-ready data center solutions in Belgium. With more than 25 years of experience in ecosystem development and solution-based partnerships, he focuses on sustainable infrastructure, innovation and collaboration across the carrier ecosystem.