Top 5 American news stories from Broadband Communities 

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Change is in the air at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with a new review of rules around submarine cables, the first such review since 2001. That, and comments from President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be FCC chair signal a new scrutiny toward the government’s approach to broadband infrastructure. 

1. Carr says ‘important discussion’ needed about BEAD’s future
   FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr said the commission will have to have an important discussion about the future of the BEAD program. 

1. FCC chairwoman announces intention to leave office
   Jessica Rosenworcel, the chairwoman of the FCC, has announced her intention to leave the FCC effective Jan. 20, 2025. 

1. FCC launches first review of submarine cable rules since 2001
   The Federal Communications Commission has voted to launch a major review of licensing rules surrounding submarine cable rules. 

1. Carr tells reporters FCC is ‘unlikely’ to revisit past Starlink decision
   Reuters is reporting that President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be FCC chairman believes the commission is unlikely to revisit a decision to withhold funds from Starlink. 

1. New white paper reimagines multifamily connectivity
   Exploring some key insights from the 20for20/RETTC White Paper, The State of Multifamily Connectivity 

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