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Ask The Experts: What Defined The Industry in 2022?

What will we remember about this year in telecommunications?

And what does the landscape look like as we kick off 2023?

Greg Bryan (and his rapidly color-changing beard*) posed these questions to six TeleGeography experts in a rousing two-part episode of TeleGeography Explains the Internet. You might have caught the first episode earlier this week.

Economics of Sustainable Submarine Networks for Wholesale Cable Operators

Our first webinar of 2023 is officially on the books! Mark your calendar for January 11 at 11:00 a.m. ET.

Senior Research Manager Brianna Boudreau will join Ciena's Brian Lavallée for a discussion on global wholesale pricing and the technology advancements that enable cable operators to meet their ongoing sustainability goals.

2022 in Telecom: A Year in Review

Another December, another opportunity to reflect on the year that was. And that's exactly what we're doing over on TeleGeography Explains the Internet.

This week, Greg Bryan kicks off the first of a two-part telecom year in review, welcoming experts Patrick Christian, Rob Schult, and Jon Hjembo to highlight the major trends they saw in their principal research areas.

Sub-Saharan Africa Bandwidth Trends

Senior Research Manager Patrick Christian recently shared the slides from his African Network Geography Update at AfPIF 2022 and his Interconnection Geography Update at EPF 2022.

Here's another presentation to add to your collection.

Latin American Market Trends: Brazil and Mexico

As telecom analysts, my TeleGeography colleagues and I have been busy attending conferences and gathering market intelligence from many of the most prominent telecom companies around the world.

Recently, our travels took us to São Paulo and Mexico City for the Futurecom and Mexico Connect 2022 conferences.

There’s a lot going on in both the Brazilian and Mexican markets, so let’s recap some of the discussion themes that stood out.

A Shortage of Computer Chips and Cable Ships

You've probably read about the global chip shortage the world is facing due to supply chain issues. As it turns out, there's also a shortage of undersea cable-laying ships.

A 2022 Update on Interconnection Geography

I recently had the pleasure of not only attending the 2022 European Peering Forum, but also presenting my own update on interconnection geography.

Unsurprisingly, there was a lot to cover. A full 47 slides, to be exact.

Here are some highlights from my presentation.

Did a Laser-Powered Chip Just Break a World Record?

This just in: a laser-powered chip may have broken a world record by transmitting a dizzying amount of data through a fiber optic cable in one second.

Somebody call Guinness—or just keep reading to learn more. 

Webinar: Africa, Continent of Digital Opportunity

On Wednesday, November 2 at 11:00 a.m. ET, Senior Research Manager Patrick Christian will join Ciena's Brian Lavallée for a live webinar.

As always, you can expect lively conversation and fresh data—starting with the latest Sub-Saharan Africa bandwidth trends.

What Role Do Satellites Play in Global Communication?

It's kind of an inside joke among telecom insiders.

We've all had that conversation with a friend or family member where we've told them the hard truth: the internet is actually made up of wires and satellite plays a very minor role in global communications!

Okay. This remains true, but today on TeleGeography Explains the Internet we're going to flip the script and look to the sky. Let's do it. Let's talk satellites!