I-Plate scoops top innovation award

BT Wholesale‘s I-Plate, a gadget designed to improve broadband performance in the home or in business, has won the telecommunications category of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) 2009 Innovation Awards.

Now in their fifth year, the IET Innovation Awards reward the most outstanding innovations within the science, engineering and technology community. The awards span 15 categories and attracted more than 300 entries from around the world.

Emma Elshof, BT Wholesale’s general manager of broadband products, said: “I'm thrilled that BT has won this prestigious award, which recognises the big impact the I-Plate is having on improving broadband performance. This small and simple innovation is already making a big impact on broadband performance and getting some glowing customer reviews. Big or small, BT Wholesale wants to do the very best for our customers and, in turn, their customers - and the I-Plate demonstrates our deep commitment.”