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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 26 JANUARY 2025 7 COMMERCIAL Epic Malta awarded as country's fastest and best mobile network by Ookla® EPIC continues to stand at the top of telecommunications in Malta, with Ookla®, a global lead- er in connectivity intelligence and network insights, naming Epic the Fastest Mobile Network in Malta for Q3–Q4 2024. To determine this award, Ook- la analysed consumer-initiated tests taken on Speedtest® using modern devices across all major operators in the country. The results of the analysis by Ookla confirm that Epic achieved the fastest overall mobile speeds in Malta during this period, and further highlight Epic's commit- ment to providing consumers with an epic communication experience through innovative solutions, continuous evolution, and a dedication to excellence. Epic CEO Pierre Etienne Ciz- eron said "We are immensely proud to be named the Fastest and Best Mobile Network in Malta by Ookla, a global author- ity in network performance anal- ysis. These accolades confirm the technological excellence and quality of our networks and rein- force Epic's position as a leader in telecommunications in Mal- ta," he stated. "Our investments in Malta's tel- ecommunications infrastructure reflect our long-term strategic vision to support the country's growth. We remain committed to upgrading and innovating to meet the evolving needs of our customers," he continued. "These awards are a testament to the trust our customers place in us and the dedication of our incredible team, whose hard work and commitment have propelled Epic to the top once again." "After conducting an in-depth analysis of consumer-initiated tests taken with Speedtest, Epic has been named the Fastest and Best Mobile Network in Malta by Ookla's Speedtest Awards," said Stephen Bye, President and CEO of Ookla, a division of Ziff Davis. "This prestigious award is given to mobile network operators that demonstrate exceptional speed and performance in comparison to other major mobile networks in their market for Q3-Q4 2024. We are thrilled to acknowledge Epic for this achievement, which is the result of their unwavering focus on delivering a superior network experience to their cus- tomers." The Speedtest Awards for top providers in speed are deter- mined using a Speed Score™ that incorporates a measure of each provider's download and upload speed to rank network speed performance. Tests used to cal- culate the Speed Score exclusive- ly come from "modern devices," which are devices capable of connecting to the market's fast- est generally available technolo- gy. Epic's Speed Score during the award period was 128.33. With these prestigious awards, Epic reinforces its position as the leading telecommunications provider in Malta, continuing to set new benchmarks in network performance and customer ex- perience and satisfaction. Malta's future vision consultation through envision2050 conference THE Government of Malta has recently announced that it is working on launching Mal- ta Vision 2050 with the aim of improving the quality of life of citizens and commit to create a brighter more inclusive, and sustainable future. In the process of drafting this vision, various stakeholders are being invited to put their views to paper from the very start of it all. In fact, Envision 2050 is a business convention being or- ganized for this very purpose to allow businesses and self-em- ployed to engage, contribute, and be part of shaping Malta's journey toward 2050, ensuring a legacy of well-being, equity, and opportunity for generations to come. The Convention, which will take place between the 29th and 31st January at the MCC Vallet- ta, will discuss the framework proposed to address key areas critical to Malta's future success. The framework will be un- der discussion at Envision2050, through the organization of four workshops titled Sustaina- ble Economic Growth, Quality of Life, Self-Sustainability and Smart Land Usage. Positive feedback has already been registered from various businesses as well as self-em- ployed who would like to put their ideas forward with the intent to contribute to a more prosperous future. Registrations for these workshops are still open and one can register by visiting envision2050.gov.mt