COVID-19, network reuse contribute to strong PON market6G isn't expected to surface until roughly 2030, but the next generation of mobile technology is spurring spending, political jockeying and lofty predictions.
A years-long effort to stymie China's Huawei has begun to show signs of paying off, with the company facing closed markets, equipment replacement programs and prohibitions on its suppliers.
From the battlefield to disaster areas, SpaceX's Starlink has played an active role in keeping people connected this year. But the company also faces capacity and financial challenges, and emerging competition.
The metaverse hype cycle spun a bit out of control in 2022, but that didn't stop the telecom industry from putting some of its hopes and dreams into it.
The top podcasts of the year included interviews with execs from Dell, Tarana, Lumen, Starry and Juniper, as well as several discussions about service providers in the news.
