As SearchTelecom.com gets set to close the books on 2009,  we turn our attention to what the future will bring. (As always, we hope the answer is, “Better things.”)

Strategic business and telecom consulting firm inCode recently released its annual forecast of the telecom industry trends that they predict will make headlines over the next 365 days, and over at the mothership, Executive Editor Kate Gerwig has the breakdown of this year’s predictions. From smartphones hitting the skids to a new lease on life for MVNOs, we’ve got the details that’ll give you a head start on the new year.