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The Five Nine What does telecom look like in 2026

Podcast: What does telecom look like in 2026?

Can telcos fend off a space-based market invasion? Does the $42.5 billion BEAD program have staying power? Fierce Network's team tackles these questions and more as we look at what the year has in store.

Diana Goovaerts Jan 16, 2026 2:30pm

satellite dishes scattered in computer wasteland

The challenge LEO technology faces in the digital divide

Nov 14, 2025 2:50pm

US government capitol building Washington DC

Here’s how a US government shutdown could impact telecom

Sep 30, 2025 2:36pm

Trade groups urge Congress to double down on fixing USF

Sep 16, 2025 2:26pm

USF gets some good news from the Supreme Court – now what?

Jun 27, 2025 12:40pm

Time is ticking for the future of the USF

Jun 23, 2025 2:57pm