I’ve seen loads of predictions for technology in 2009. I’m picking just one to share here – Sitepoint’s predictions for 2009. I mention it because while it’s not broadband focused necessarily – at least half of the predictions will push the broadband envelope.

As a web developer, I like Sitepoint. They generally aren’t too out there – they’re closer to mainstream. The broadband-hogs they mentioned including the following:

Lifestreaming – I have to admit that I have 441 videos on YouTube. Now my kid has her own camera so I suspect we’ve only begun upload. The thing I find amazing – people watch our videos. The only thing worse that uploading your kids Christmas recital is watching someone else’s kid’s recital – but it’s happening.

Web-based OS – a couple of predictions hit upon a web-based operating system. It will open the door for cheap computers, easier remote access to info – but it will also mean a demand for more broadband – and broadband with minimal latency.

Facebook – Facebook does seem to be winning the social networking race as far as folks I know. Linked In is still king for business – but I am surprised the folks I see on Facebook and the videos and pictures that are cropping up from folks who I thought would never go that route. Again, that’s going to be pushing broadband limits.

The other items they list, Palm’s new Smartphone (I have an insider there and it does sound like it’s going to be super cool) and Twittter are tradition broadband hogs – but they do rely on mobile broadband access. I hitnk it will be fun to watch that market in 2009!