SCTE TechExpo25 left no shortage of food for thought for stakeholders following the future of connectivity. From AI breakthroughs and the next chapter of DOCSIS 4.0, operators and policymakers deliberated on how to navigate the uncharted waters of technological innovation. CFX was on the scene and had a few key takeaways on what’s shaping connectivity’s next phase. On the topic of new eras (and we’re not talking about Taylor Swift’s new album), Verizon made the surprise announcement that Hans Vestberg was exiting his CEO seat. Former PayPal chief Dan Schulman was named his immediate successor as the mobile giant looks to kickstart momentum in a competitive wireless environment.