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Given the nation’s collective unease leading up to the presidential election and the subsequent election of one of history’s most polarizing U.S. presidents, it is no surprise that uncertainty surrounds business decisions as networks seek to find their footing on shifting social, political, and economic terrain. Adding to the air of confusion are building controversies over some of the incoming administration’s cabinet picks and a premature, failed government funding showdown.
In this contentious atmosphere, incoming FCC chairman Brendan Carr is also facing some controversy over his free speech initiatives and his role in Project 2025. However, Carr has served as an FCC Commissioner since 2017, having been nominated by both President Trump and President Biden, and confirmed unanimously by the Senate three times. Bipartisan support would seem to suggest that he is not as much of a polarizing figure – nor prone to disruptive or abrupt actions – as some of the other cabinet nominees.
“Brendan Carr stepping in as FCC Chairman should be seen as a positive development for network operators. While much of the media hype has been centered on his free speech initiatives, his track record suggests a strong focus on cutting through red tape to speed up broadband
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