ISPA Name the WINNERS of their 2014 UK ISP Internet Industry Awards

The UK Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) has tonight announced the winners of its 16th annual 2014 Internet Industry Awards, which saw Hyperoptic’s urban FTTH service pick-up the prize for ‘Best Superfast Broadband’ and PlusNet secure a win as the ‘Best Consumer Fixed Broadband’ provider. But there were many more categories and awards.

This year the event, which is tonight being held at the Park Lane Sheraton Hotel in London (England), has added two new categories including Best Business Use of Cloud (judges firms that use cloud technology to become more efficient) and the Best Use of Digital (ISPs or technology providers that run the best digital media campaign). The winners from those are mentioned below.

Nicholas Lansman, ISPAs Secretary General, said:

“Congratulations to all last night’s winners, the ISPA Awards are hugely diverse and highlight how diverse the UK internet industry is and the vital role it plays in the British economy.”

Dana Tobak, Managing Director at Hyperoptic, said:

“We’re honoured to receive two awards at this year’s ISPA awards. We were especially pleased to have been named ‘Best Superfast Broadband’ provider when we were up against so many of our gigabit peers.

It really feels as though there is a step-change taking place in the UK broadband industry, as consumers start to understand and appreciate the value of FTTH. Being recognised by ISPA for the work we are doing is hugely encouraging – we will continue to lead the charge for gigabit broadband and prove to consumers that there is a better way.”

Winners – ISPA 2014 UK Internet Industry Awards

Internet Hero: The Guardian
For their excellent reporting of mass surveillance programmes.

Internet Villain: GCHQ/NSA
For running the widest covert electronic surveillance programme in the world.

Best Superfast Broadband: Hyperoptic
The judges felt Hyperoptic have made a huge impact, delivering excellent speeds and performance in an increasing number of towns and cities.

Best Consumer Fixed Broadband: Plusnet
The judges felt their consumer friendly pricing without compromising the user experience made the difference.

Best Business Fixed Broadband: Urban Wimax (commendation for Boundless Communications)
Urban Wimax clearly filled a gap in the market with a truly innovative and reliable product.

Best Wireless: Metronet UK
The speed, flexibility and reliability of Metronet’s services show there is nothing to fear about wireless.

Customer Choice: Catalyst2
Customers had the following to say: They create FANS not just customers with their service” and “Their support is second to none – priceless”.

Best Shared Hosting: MacAce
Their competitive pricing and commitment to customer service makes for a great and reliable hosting service.

Best Dedicated Hosting: Storm Internet
Their multi-platform servers, scalability and fast hardware replacement made the judges feel Storm gave the most reassurance to customers.

Best VoIP: Soho66
In a very tight contest, the value for money, company culture and high performance gave Soho66 the edge.

Best Consumer Customer Service: Catalyst2
Their dedication to providing a personal service and high customer loyalty impressed the judges.

Best Business Customer Service: Exa Networks
The judges were impressed in how many extra miles Exa went to help their customers in need.

Internet Safety & Security: Sky Broadband
Their engagement, the depth and breadth of their awareness campaign as well as the clarity of advice and support to parents made Sky the clear winners.

Managed Service Innovation: Memset
Memset’s easy implemented range of services and competitive pricing were backed up by some impressive testimonials on how they’ve made the difference.

Best Business Use of Cloud: Talk Straight
Talk Straight’s cloud application provides schools with an excellent and bespoke management tool that works across all school devices and systems.

Best Use of Digital: Hyperoptic
The way Hyperoptic engage with communities across all digital platforms, as well as innovative marketing impressed the judges. Not just pushing the speed boundaries, but how to engage in a digital world.

For more information:
http://www.ispaawards.org.uk