Washington, D.C., March 24, 2026--The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced the winners of the 31st annual Teleport Awards for Excellence during an exclusive awards ceremony at SATELLITE 2026. The awards are presented each year to organizations and individuals in the teleport industry whose achievements have been deemed exceptional by the international trade association and its awards committees, made up of industry members from across the globe. The 2026 Awards Luncheon is hosted by Skyline Communications, neXat, and Calian.
The 2026 recipients are:
Independent Teleport Operator of the Year: U.S. Electrodynamics Inc. - USEI
U.S. Electrodynamics Inc. (USEI), operates teleports worldwide, including World Teleport Association Certified Tier 4 facilities in Brewster, Washington and Vernon Valley, New Jersey. Over the past year, USEI completed a major modernization of its satellite ground infrastructure, deploying a next-generation management and control platform that enables centralized monitoring, telemetry, and remote operation of antennas, RF systems, and network assets across its global sites. The upgrade enhances operational visibility, improves reliability, and supports rapid response to network events. With highly redundant engineering—including dual prime power feeds, resilient RF architectures, and experienced operations leadership—USEI delivers mission-critical connectivity for government, aviation, maritime, media, and enterprise networks worldwide, advancing its mission of “Bringing the World Together.”
Teleport Technology of the Year: DataMiner SatOps - Skyline Communications
Skyline Communications, developer of the DataMiner SatOps platform, delivers a vendor-agnostic operations environment that unifies satellite and telecom network management, orchestration, and business operations into a single data-driven platform. By creating a real-time digital twin of the entire network, DataMiner enables teleport and network operators to automate workflows, integrate multi-vendor systems, and leverage AI-driven analytics to improve service delivery while reducing operational costs. Trusted by leading operators, the platform supports complex, multi-orbit and hybrid satellite–terrestrial networks. With more than 1,500 customers in over 125 countries and a library of 9,000+ integrations, Skyline Communications helps organizations transform operational data into a strategic asset, enabling intelligent automation, faster innovation, and scalable growth in mission-critical digital infrastructures.
Hybrid Teleport Operator of the Year: Hispasat
Hispasat, is a leading satellite operator providing broadband connectivity, audiovisual distribution, and mobility services across Europe, the Americas, and North Africa. Operating a fleet of geostationary satellites positioned between 30°W and 61°W and supported by 18 teleports worldwide, the company delivers connectivity solutions for governments, telecom operators, enterprises, and media providers—particularly in remote and underserved regions. With advanced infrastructure, including World Teleport Association Tier IV–certified teleports in Lurín and Bogotá, Hispasat supports services ranging from broadband access and cellular backhaul to television distribution and mobility connectivity. The company is also contributing to major European space initiatives, while continuing its mission to connect people everywhere through reliable, high-performance satellite communications.
WTA also honored Teleport Executive of the Year Jessy Asmar, Satellite Factory Director, Orange Wholesale in recognition of her strategic leadership and operational excellence in advancing satellite-enabled connectivity. Beyond operations, Jessy has actively supported the growth of the New Space ecosystem, championing innovation in 5G NTN, direct-to-device, and optical communications, and elevating the industry’s visibility through high-profile events and engagement with policymakers. A frequent speaker at leading international forums, she continues to strengthen collaboration between the telecom and space sectors while promoting excellence across the global teleport industry.
“The winners of the 2026 Teleport Awards represent the innovation, reliability and leadership that define the modern ground segment,” said Randall Barney, Executive Director of the World Teleport Association. “U.S. Electrodynamics Inc. (USEI) demonstrates the operational excellence and engineering rigor that independent teleport operators bring to mission-critical communications worldwide. Skyline Communications’ DataMiner SatOps platform highlights how advanced automation and data-driven operations are transforming the way teleports and networks are managed. Hispasat continues to set the benchmark for hybrid satellite infrastructure that connects communities across continents. And through her leadership at Orange Wholesale, Jessy Asmar exemplifies the vision and collaboration needed to advance the global teleport industry. We are proud to recognize these outstanding achievements at the Teleport Awards Luncheon during SATELLITE 2026 in Washington, D.C,” he added.
Since 1985, the World Teleport Association (www.worldteleport.org) has focused on improving the business of satellite communications from the ground up. At the core of its membership are the world's most innovative operators of teleports, from independents to multinationals, niche service providers to global carriers. WTA is dedicated to advocating for the interests of teleport operators in the global telecommunications market and promoting excellence in teleport business practice, technology and operations.
