Kyivstar and Jazz Secure Double Win for VEON at The World Communication Awards 2024
VEON (Nasdaq: VEON) secured two victories at the World Communication Awards 2024. Its Ukrainian operator Kyivstar won the Crisis Response Award for maintaining telecommunications during Russia's invasion, including deploying 2,300 power generators and 113,000 batteries to combat blackouts. The company's $1 billion investment pledge in Ukraine's digital infrastructure (2023-2027) was also recognized.
Jazz, VEON's Pakistani operator, received the Best Operator in a Growth Market Award for its 72-million subscriber base and successful digital services portfolio in financial services, entertainment, and healthcare. The awards, judged by over 100 independent industry experts, were presented in London on December 10th, highlighting both operators' significant contributions to their respective markets.
VEON (Nasdaq: VEON) ha ottenuto due vittorie ai World Communication Awards 2024. Il suo operatore ucraino Kyivstar ha vinto il premio per la Risposta alle Crisi per aver mantenuto le telecomunicazioni durante l'invasione russa, incluso il dispiegamento di 2.300 generatori di energia e 113.000 batterie per combattere i blackout. Anche il impegno della compagnia di investire 1 miliardo di dollari nella infrastruttura digitale dell'Ucraina (2023-2027) 猫 stato riconosciuto.
Jazz, l'operatore pakistano di VEON, ha ricevuto il premio per il Miglior Operatore in un Mercato in Crescita per la sua base di 72 milioni di abbonati e il successo del portafoglio di servizi digitali nei settori dei servizi finanziari, dell'intrattenimento e della salute. I premi, giudicati da oltre 100 esperti indipendenti del settore, sono stati consegnati a Londra il 10 dicembre, evidenziando i significativi contributi di entrambi gli operatori ai rispettivi mercati.
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Jazz, el operador paquistan铆 de VEON, recibi贸 el premio al Mejor Operador en un Mercado en Crecimiento por su base de 72 millones de suscriptores y su exitoso portafolio de servicios digitales en servicios financieros, entretenimiento y salud. Los premios, evaluados por m谩s de 100 expertos independientes de la industria, se entregaron en Londres el 10 de diciembre, destacando las significativas contribuciones de ambos operadores a sus respectivos mercados.
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VEON (Nasdaq: VEON) a remport茅 deux victoires aux World Communication Awards 2024. Son op茅rateur ukrainien Kyivstar a re莽u le prix de la R茅action de Crise pour avoir maintenu les t茅l茅communications pendant l'invasion russe, notamment en d茅ployant 2 300 g茅n茅rateurs et 113 000 batteries pour lutter contre les pannes de courant. L'engagement de l'entreprise d'investir 1 milliard de dollars dans l'infrastructure num茅rique de l'Ukraine (2023-2027) a 茅galement 茅t茅 reconnu.
Jazz, l'op茅rateur pakistanais de VEON, a re莽u le prix du Meilleur Op茅rateur dans un March茅 en Croissance pour sa base de 72 millions d'abonn茅s et son portefeuille de services num茅riques r茅ussi dans les services financiers, le divertissement et la sant茅. Les prix, jug茅s par plus de 100 experts ind茅pendants du secteur, ont 茅t茅 remis 脿 Londres le 10 d茅cembre, mettant en lumi猫re les contributions significatives des deux op茅rateurs 脿 leurs march茅s respectifs.
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London, 12 December 2024 鈥� VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator (鈥淰EON鈥� or the 鈥淐ompany鈥�), announces that it won in two categories at the World Communication Awards 2024. Kyivstar, VEON鈥檚 digital operator in Ukraine, received the Crisis Response Award, while Jazz, the Company鈥檚 operator in Pakistan, received the Best Operator in a Growth Market Award. Both companies and VEON were commended for their positive impact and dedication to the markets in which they operate, during the awards ceremony, which was held in London on December 10th.
VEON鈥檚 Kyivstar was recognized for its work in keeping telecommunications running in Ukraine since Russia鈥檚 full-scale invasion almost three years ago. Kyivstar was also commended for its investments into energy resilience, including the deployment of 2,300 power generators and 113,000 batteries to power its network in the face of near-constant blackouts. VEON鈥檚 pledge to invest 1 billion USD into Ukraine鈥檚 telecommunication infrastructure and digital services sector over 2023-2027 was also highly praised.
聽"We are pleased that Kyivstar has been recognized by the World Communication Awards for its exceptional work in crisis response. The past three years have been extremely challenging, and receiving international recognition for the remarkable efforts of Kyivstar鈥檚 employees in keeping Ukraine connected is truly heartening," said Oleksandr Komarov, CEO of Kyivstar.
VEON鈥檚 Jazz was the recipient of the Best Operator in a Growth Market Award in recognition of its strong growth, success in building a subscriber base of 72 million and its portfolio of highly successful digital offerings, which have brought financial services, entertainment and healthcare to Jazz customers and the wider population of Pakistan. The World Communication Award also highlighted Jazz鈥檚 focus on social responsibility, which includes the operator's progress in supporting Pakistan鈥檚 considerable unbanked population through life-changing financial services via its sister companies JazzCash and Mobilink Microfinance Bank.
"For over two decades, the World Communication Awards have been a hallmark of excellence in the global telecommunications sector. We are thrilled to be receiving the Best Operator in a Growth Market Award. The expansion of digital connectivity in Pakistan has positively impacted tens of millions of people through enhanced communication and innovative services. It has significantly contributed to the country's economic growth and will continue to play a vital role in improving lives and livelihoods," said Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz.
The World Communications Awards are organized by leading global telecoms publisher and events company, Total Telecoms. The awards were adjudicated by over 100 independent industry experts, academics and CTOs, and are widely recognized among the most prestigious accolades in the telecommunications industry.
About Kyivstar
Kyivstar is the largest telecoms operator in Ukraine with over 23 million mobile subscribers and over 1 million home internet subscribers. As Ukraine鈥檚 market-leading operator, the company has maintained network availability of above
About Jazz
Jazz is Pakistan鈥檚 leading digital operator with over 71.4 million cellular subscribers and 63.3 million MAUs of digital services as of Q2 2024. Jazz offers the most extensive portfolio of digital services including JazzCash, Pakistan鈥檚 leading fintech; Garaj, the largest onshore cloud and cybersecurity platform; and Tamasha, Pakistan鈥檚 largest homegrown OTT video streaming and entertainment platform.
About VEON
VEON is a Nasdaq-listed digital operator that provides converged connectivity and digital services to nearly 160 million customers.聽 Operating across six countries that are home to more than
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