The COVID-19 Pandemic exposed different needs when it came to what subscribers looked for from their service provider. As the world comes to a hopeful end of the pandemic, one major demand that reared its head was the need for increased upstream bandwidth speeds to support the new activities that large portions of broadband subscriber bases are now taking part in. The push for more bandwidth, especially in the upstream, has caused a stair-step in an otherwise continuous upward trend over the last 20 years. As the world continues to push for higher connection speeds, increased data packages, and a more instantaneous experience with the digital world, a regression in this trend back to the previous trajectory is unlikely. For service providers, the weight of this situation is falling directly on their shoulders, so it's important to begin taking steps to increase bandwidth and better serve subscribers who are more connected than ever.
