Even before Comcast’s planned NBCUniversal split is complete, the industry attention has shifted to what could follow. Company leadership insists the move is designed to create two stronger companies, but analysts are already debating what combinations could emerge once the dust settles. The FCC is also waiting for the smoke to clear regarding its ambiguous future. While it advanced broadband permitting reform, infrastructure initiatives and a contentious review of the E-Rate program, speculation continued to surround Commissioner Anna Gomez’s job status—and a Supreme Court ruling added more fuel to the fire.