SEACOM bags top ICT accolade at the inaugural TEHAMA Awards

Arusha, Tanzania — 24 February 2025 – SEACOM, a leading Pan-African provider of connectivity and cloud services, has been awarded Best Internet Provider – Best Carrier Provider at the inaugural TEHAMA Awards 2025 in Arusha, Tanzania.

Organised by the Tanzania Internet Service Providers Association, in partnership with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology and Tanzania ICT Commission, the Awards recognise and celebrate individuals, organisations and initiatives driving digital transformation in Tanzania.

The awards, which also serve as a key platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to connect, collaborate, and accelerate Tanzania's digital economy, attracted more than 300 participants.

Participants competed for top honours in 10 categories, which included Innovation in ICT Products or Services, Best Use of ICT, ICT for Social Development, Successful Young Person in ICT, Women in ICT, ICT Security, Public Sector ICT Projects, Sustainable ICT and TISPA Awards for Best Internet Service Provider.

SEACOM competed in the TISPA Best Internet Service Provider category, recognising top-performing connectivity service providers. In this category, ISPs and internet carrier companies were judged for their impact, transformations, changes and innovations that they have implemented to increase access and penetration of the internet in Tanzania

An independent panel of leading ICT experts judges the TEHAMA Awards, bringing diverse perspectives and expertise to the competition.

SEACOM regards being recognised at this prestigious event as much more than celebrating success. It also cements its position as a formidable force in the ICT sector in Tanzania and East Africa. It is the company at the forefront of cutting-edge ICT engineering and innovation.

Speaking after winning the award, SEACOM Tanzania Managing Director Joe Vipond said: "This recognition is proof of our dedication to building a robust and reliable connectivity infrastructure that empowers businesses, communities, and Tanzania's overall development. As the leading carrier in the region, we remain steadfast in our mission to keep Africa connected and thriving.

"This is also a powerful endorsement of the services and solutions that we provide in today's highly competitive ICT sector and the excellent service that clients can expect from us," said Vipond. "We thank our SEACOM clients, partners, and his team for making this achievement possible!"

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