By Johna Till Johnson, Network World, 01/09/06

The great thing about tracking the telecom industry is that it's never boring. In my last column I highlighted just a few of the seismic shifts that occurred last year. My prediction for 2006? More of the same. A few new trends emerge, but the primary theme for next year is that existing trends intensify and gain momentum.

Here's a glimpse into the crystal ball for 2006: