150 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 5 posts/day, top 50% activity. Most active Thursdays around 8 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/telecom Traffic & Engagement r/telecom Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/telecom Most Active Times When r/telecom Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/telecom Flair Performance r/telecom Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| ❓ Question | 65 (50.0%) | 5 |
| 📰 News | 12 (9.2%) | 11 |
| 👷♂️Job Related | 11 (8.5%) | 4 |
| 📸 Photo | 8 (6.2%) | 30 |
| 💬 General Discussion | 8 (6.2%) | 3 |
| 📶 Cellular | 7 (5.4%) | 0 |
| 📶 5G | 4 (3.1%) | 6 |
| 🆘 Help Me! | 3 (2.3%) | 1 |
| 📚 Resources & Guides | 3 (2.3%) | 1 |
| 📡 Wireless Technology | 3 (2.3%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/telecom Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/telecom
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| telecom | 23 (15.3%) | 4 | 5 |
r/telecom Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/telecom
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 3 | 0 |
r/telecom Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/telecom
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I like finding old test fear in the offices where I work. I’ve been in the business since 1994 and I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone use this.
Verizon has asked the FCC to shut off copper POTS at ~750,000 locations in 9 states + DC, starting Nov 30, 2026
How does this work?
You think this system will survive another decade?
Barfone.
Automatic Electric D-780585-A1 Test Cabinet
Some more of what I found while sorting through the telecom equipment。
Jio Tower turned off to sell the diesel
86 days before the end of 2G network in France
Copper retirement is accelerating: only ~15M traditional POTS lines remain in the U.S.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I like finding old test fear in the offices where I work. I’ve been in the business since 1994 and I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone use this. | 158 | 53 | image | Sep 24 |
| Verizon has asked the FCC to shut off copper POTS at ~750,000 locations in 9 states + DC, starting Nov 30, 2026 | 94 | 85 | image | Sep 16 |
| How does this work? | 91 | 66 | image | Sep 3 |
| You think this system will survive another decade? | 73 | 47 | image | Sep 7 |
| Barfone. | 59 | 10 | image | Sep 18 |
| Automatic Electric D-780585-A1 Test Cabinet | 46 | 5 | image | Sep 26 |
| Some more of what I found while sorting through the telecom equipment。 | 34 | 9 | image | Sep 5 |
| Jio Tower turned off to sell the diesel | 25 | 13 | text | Sep 21 |
| 86 days before the end of 2G network in France | 20 | 5 | image | Sep 19 |
| Copper retirement is accelerating: only ~15M traditional POTS lines remain in the U.S. | 16 | 40 | image | Sep 16 |
r/telecom Audience Overlap r/telecom Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/telecom FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/telecom
What's the best time to post on r/telecom?
Based on posting volume, r/telecom is most active on Thursdays around 8 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/telecom?
r/telecom averages 5 posts per day and ranks in the top 50% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/telecom get?
Posts on r/telecom average about 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/telecom get most?
On r/telecom, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts