The annual Uswitch awards were recently presented at a glamorous event in London’s Canary Wharf, revealing some unexpected winners. A team of esteemed judges, including Mirror Online’s Technology Editor and input from the public, determined the recipients. Surprisingly, smaller, value-focused mobile networks emerged victorious in the 2026 Uswitch awards.
VOXI, Tesco Mobile, Lebara, and giffgaff excelled, clinching titles such as Mobile Network of the Year, Best Mobile Network for Customer Service, and Best Mobile Network for Roaming. In the broadband category, EE surprisingly claimed the top spot as the National Broadband Provider of the Year, showcasing its dominance beyond mobile services.
Other broadband winners included YouFibre, Plusnet, Vodafone, and Virgin Media. Ernest Doku, a telecoms expert at Uswitch, highlighted the evolving consumer priorities in 2026, emphasizing the importance of value and quality in service selection.
The Uswitch Telecoms Awards serve as a valuable resource for consumers seeking optimal deals, catering to various needs from affordability to reliability. Noteworthy winners include EE for Best Broadband, VOXI for Mobile Network of the Year, Tesco for Best Mobile Network for Customer Service, and Lebara for Best Mobile Network for Roaming. The awards underscore the significance of providing excellent value and service to discerning customers.