Best of 2009: The year’s most unexpected events
In 2009, even a crystal ball would have a hard time predicting:
- Most Internet traffic bypasses tier-one networks
- Ciena beats Nokia Siemens in the auction for Nortel’s assets.
- Infinera introduces new gear without its flagship chips inside.
More after the break, including the best from our readers:
- Convoluted and too-loosely-defined broadband stimulus rules actually depressing carrier spending – at least according to some vendors
- Comcast acquires NBCU.
- The emerging momentum of Net Neutrality
Best Reader Response: Retired telecom monopoly executive leading a bankrupt car company
Honorable Mention: The tremendous and rapid success China Telecom has experienced with CDMA2000
Coming next: The most game-changing products of 2009.
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