Grace Uy, Converge bag global telco awards

WOMAN IN TELECOMS Converge president and cofounder Maria Grace Uy is the first Filipina to win this citation at the World Communication Awards.
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Leading fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has bagged the “Best Operator in an Emerging Market Award” at the World Communication Awards (WCA), a much-coveted mark of achievement in the telecom industry.

Likewise, its president and cofounder Maria Grace Uy has won the “Woman in Telecoms Award,” besting four other women leaders from global companies like US-based Verizon Business Group and UK multinational Colt Technology Services. She is also the first Filipina to bring home this international telco award.

Founded in 1999, WCA recognizes executives, operators and startups that have proven their excellence in the rapidly evolving communications industry.

In its citation, WCA says Converge is seen as “inspirational, highlighting strong customer focus and innovation.”

“I’m honored to receive this recognition which affirms our commitment of bringing high-speed, quality broadband connectivity to the majority of Filipinos,” says Converge CEO and cofounder Dennis Anthony Uy who personally accepted the award in London with his wife, Maria Grace.

Maria Grace says that she’s happy to be recognized as a strong voice for women in telecoms all over the world. “But ultimately, I do believe that the success of Converge is a team effort. We focused on the huge demand for quality and reliable internet, we executed our plan very well and we are committed to deliver what we promise. In every little thing we do, we put our hearts and give our best.”

“This award means so much to me as one of the founders of Converge and please allow me to share this award also with all the women who are striving to succeed, not just in the telecoms industry but also in other male-dominated fields,” she adds.

As of June 2022, Converge had reached more than 13.5 million homes, making it one of the country’s most advanced and extensive fiber network operators despite being the youngest.

Based on its end-September report to the National Telecommunications Commission, Converge’s fiber footprint spanned nearly 600,000 kilometers.