European Digital Connectivity Awards 2026 application deadline extended to September 30

The European Digital Connectivity Awards 2026 have extended the application deadline to September 30, 2026. The awards are open to projects that have entered the implementation phase and are already making a real impact, covering technologies such as fiber, 5G, fixed wireless access, satellite, backbone networks, and international connectivity. There are three categories: innovation in gigabit-ready infrastructure; bridging the digital divide in rural and remote areas; and cross-border and international connectivity. The winning projects will be announced at an awards ceremony in Brussels on December 2, 2026.