The Global Internet Phenomena Report for January 2023 highlights the impact of the past two years on our lives. The "Big 6" now led by Netflix have become dominant in video streaming, while the rise of the "Super App" has transformed mobile app usage. The telecom industry is also at an inflection point, and Sandvine CEO Lyn Cantor emphasizes the importance of App QoE in customer satisfaction. The report uses advanced heuristics and machine learning to classify network traffic by application and content, revealing which individual applications are exerting the most pressure on networks. The top 10 apps by volume are based on video, with Netflix and YouTube being the biggest culprits. Overall, the report shows how apps have become extensions of ourselves and how they are shaping all aspects of our lives.
