r/telecom is a subreddit with 16k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses telecom, 5g, networks, network, and internet, and they frequently recommend/review voip.
Welcome to r/Telecom! This community is dedicated to discussing all things related to telecommunications. From industry news and technological advancements to networking tips and career advice, we're here to foster informative and engaging discussions among telecom enthusiasts and professionals alike. Join us to stay updated, share insights, and connect with others passionate about the dynamic world of telecommunications!
Popular Themes in r/telecom
#1
Advice Requests
: "Please Help Me Understand the Economics of Very Small Fiber Outfits"
17 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Need help to ID manufacture of this wall plate etc."
9 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "I live under an antenna and have no signal"
2 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "I’d like to start a telecommunication company that provide mobile/ data/ internet service - country of target is in west Africa. I’ve worked on building satellite transceiver’s in my past experience but I’d need Partner who has the technical ability…"
1 post
#5
News
: "Jio’s decline needs to be talked about"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/telecom
#1
Telecom
: "Why do Telecom systems end up so hard to simplify over time?"
94 posts
#2
5g
: "Why can't we convert 5g cellular to 3g?"
15 posts
#3
Networks
: "Mobile Networks Explained: from cell towers to the core network"
14 posts
#4
Network
: "Trying to identify an Alcatel PBX / KSU"
11 posts
#5
Internet
: "South Korea’s telecom giants surprise 7 million users with unlimited, universal Internet — net access declared a 'basic telecommunications right,' 400 Kbps data after monthly plans run out ! Opinions?"
9 posts
#6
Career
: "Telecom Engineer Career prospects"
9 posts
#7
Fiber
: "Please Help Me Understand the Economics of Very Small Fiber Outfits"
7 posts
#8
Networking
: "Is it worth changing industries from Telecom to IT Networking?"
7 posts
#9
Data
: "How to implement true unlimited Data for 5G NSA subscribers when DPI cannot distinguish 4G and 5G traffic?"
6 posts
#10
Mobile
: "are Mobile networks really that insecure?"
5 posts
Products Discussed in r/telecom
Voip
6 reviews
#1
RingCentral
3.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Zoom Phone
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
VoIPstudio
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/telecom
#1
❓ Question
: "What is this?"
90 posts
#2
👷♂️Job Related
: "Phone codes"
19 posts
#3
📰 News
: "The future of telecom"
15 posts
#4
📶 5G
: "I built a tool that diagnoses 5G RAN faults in plain English (would love feedback from people who actually work in NOC)"
7 posts
#5
🗞️ Article
: "Why SS7 Is Still One of Telecom’s Biggest Security Problems"
6 posts
#6
💬 General Discussion
: "How I hijacked a legacy "Bell Atlantic" database, more commonly known today as Verizon, to save my family's legacy landline numbers disconnected 15 years ago."
5 posts
#7
📸 Photo
: "I’ve never seen a telco drop run to a tree before."
4 posts
#8
🛠️ Telecom Infrastructure
: "5G Network Slicing, Premium 5G and the Capacity Problem"
4 posts
#9
📱 Mobile Networks
: "What Happens When A Telco Actually Innovates"
4 posts
#10
📚 Resources & Guides
: "Mobile Networks Explained: from cell towers to the core network"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/telecom
Yearly
+7k members(69.6%)
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Last updated: June 2, 2026