SCF Mobile Network Awards 2026
For over a decade the SCF Mobile Network Awards (previously the SCF Small Cell Awards) has been recognizing the very best deployments, innovations, and new use case in the small cells and wireless connectivity industries. Independently judged by leading analysts and journalists and organized by global trade organization Small Cell Forum, the SCF Awards are upheld as the Oscars of the wireless industry.
The awards recognize both technical innovation and commercial success, and the integrity and objectivity of the judging process means they are a genuine help for companies making buying decisions. They are open to the whole industry (not just SCF members) and attract a broad range of entries from mobile network operators, neutral hosts, private network operators, software, hardware and chipset vendors.
The SCF Mobile Network Awards 2026 ceremony and drinks reception was held on 2 June 2026 at Pullman London St Pancras.
Our winners for 2026 have been announced below.
Excellence in commercial deployment by a service provider
Outstanding software and services, products or technology
Outstanding hardware and components, products or technology
Outstanding contribution to open platforms and architectures
Outstanding contribution to emerging technologies
Outstanding progress in enabling neutral host and multi-operator business models
Judges' Choice
SCF Chair's Award
Outstanding contribution to SCF activities
Judges
Caroline Gabriel
Industry analyst and SCF Content Director
Simon Saunders
Industry expert, Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering
Monica Paolini
Founder and Analyst,
Senza Fili
Sue Rudd
Analyst, Director,
BBand Communications
Keith Dyer
Editor and Founder,
The Mobile Network
Key information
The SCF Mobile Network Awards ceremony and drinks reception takes place during Small Cells World Summit in London on 2 June 2026. It’s a fantastic opportunity to celebrate with your colleagues and peers.
The Awards are independently judged by a panel of distinguished analysts and journalists. This is your chance to gain exposure of your projects and technologies to leading industry experts.
An SCF Mobile Network Award is the ultimate industry badge of excellence, recognized globally by the entire small cell ecosystem. Benefits include promotion via SCF channels and industry media, trophy, certificate and digital badges for winning entries, and more.
SCWS ticket holders and awards finalists will be able to enter the awards ceremony. However, awards finalists will not be able to attend SCWS without a ticket. If you have any questions regarding the awards or SCWS tickets, please email [email protected].