Ten most compelling Independent telco stories of 2010

Here's the 2010 stories that reminded Engebretson why she loves to be a telecom reporter.

1. Broadband stimulus actually is creating jobs
2. GPON or active Ethernet? GPON is still the predominant fiber-to-the-home option in the U.S. But with the advent of home-run wiring, active Ethernet is gaining ground.
3. Infrastructure innovations don't have to be high-tech to be exciting.
4. The biggest problem with the National Broadband Plan
5. Universal Service already funds broadband
6. A new way to maximize spectrum usage
7. The quintessential community anchor network
8. The smart grid opportunity
9. Traffic pumping and USF support for wireless carriers
10. Verizon breaks new ground with rural LTE strategy