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The Official Telecom Community

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!

20k subscribers151 posts / mo in Sep 2026134 authors / mosince 2008

r/telecom has 20k members (+61% over the last 12 months). It gets about 151 posts a month from 134 people. Top topics: Cell Towers & Service, 5G Networks & Controversies and Networking Career Path.

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Size and growth

How r/telecom has grown

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Subscriber growth

Subscribers over time

+61%in 12 months · +9.3% in 3 months · +3.1% in 1 month
Oct 202619k
Growing19k subscribers
Data since Mar 2018Live · through Oct 2026
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Monthly activity

Posts, comments and authors per month

+50%vs Sep 2025 · −5.3% last 3 months vs the 3 before
Sep 2026151
BusierPeaked at 176 in May 2026
Data through Sep 2026 · October usually lands mid-November

What people talk about

Topics and brands on r/telecom

Top topics

Share of the subreddit's posts

  1. Cell Towers & Service1.8%
  2. 5G Networks & Controversies1.4%
  3. Networking Career Path1.2%
  4. Mobile Network Speeds1.1%
  5. Cable Management1.0%

Brands people mention

Most-mentioned brands and sites, last 12 months

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Posting rules for r/telecom

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Timing and removals

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What to post

What works on r/telecom

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Who writes here

Who posts on r/telecom

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How they talk

What people ask for on r/telecom

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Posts and activity for Sep 2026. Members from Reddit's subscriber counts. Read from the same data the app runs on. Our research