Gabriella Novello

Washington, D.C.

Assistant Editor at Communications Daily

None at Warren Communications News, Inc.

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Trump Administration Releases Revised BEAD Rules Requiring Do-Over for Some States

2 weeks ago | communicationsdaily.com | Howard Buskirk |Gabriella Novello |Monty Tayloe |Jimm Phillips

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick telegraphed many of the changes in testimony to the House Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Subcommittee on Wednesday (see 2506050063). The satellite industry appeared to get some of the changes it wanted, despite the public fight between President Donald Trump and SpaceX CEO and former top adviser Elon Musk.
DC Circuit Rejects LTD's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Appeal

3 weeks ago | communicationsdaily.com | Gabriella Novello

In a per curiam opinion, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit rejected LTD’s petition (No. 24-1017) to overturn the FCC’s 2022 denial of its long-form application under the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF). LTD was the largest winning bidder in the auction, conditionally being awarded funding to serve more than 500,000 locations across 15 states.
Rate Regulation Harms Broadband Competition, ACA Connects Study Finds

1 month ago | communicationsdaily.com | Gabriella Novello

"Rate regulation effectively will reduce the amount of revenue that's available" for ISPs, said Cartesian Vice President Michael Dargue during a webinar Thursday. That would result in fewer investments because ISPs "wouldn't be able to offset that last revenue through increased uptake."The study identified $33.5 billion in viable broadband investments, but under a low-income requirement to charge $30 monthly, investment dropped by 19%.
Carriers, Advocates Clash on Proposed CPUC Service Quality Order

1 month ago | communicationsdaily.com | Gabriella Novello

Communications Daily is required reading for senior executives at top telecom corporations, law firms, lobbying organizations, associations and government agencies (including the FCC). Join them today! The proposed decision's requirements are "unsupported by any factual findings in the record" and are beyond the commission's authority, said USTelecom.
Trump Cancels Digital Equity Program Created by Congress

1 month ago | communicationsdaily.com | Howard Buskirk |Gabriella Novello

The “so-called ‘Digital Equity Act’ is totally UNCONSTITUTIONAL,” Trump wrote. “No more woke handouts based on race! The Digital Equity Program is a RACIST and ILLEGAL $2.5 BILLION DOLLAR giveaway.
Groups Urge CPUC to Protect Consumers While Streamlining VoIP Facilities Rules

2 months ago | communicationsdaily.com | Gabriella Novello

Communications Daily is required reading for senior executives at top telecom corporations, law firms, lobbying organizations, associations and government agencies (including the FCC). Join them today! The Small Business Utility Advocates urged the commission to ensure there are "strong consumer protections, reliable and resilient service, and emergency access" to interconnected VoIP services without placing "new barriers" for small businesses.
Don't Delay BEAD Anymore, Bipartisan State Lawmakers Urge NTIA

2 months ago | communicationsdaily.com | Gabriella Novello

"As state legislators, we understand that no program is perfect," the letter said: "However, we ask that you defer to our states about which changes we adopt." The letter cited "obstacles that we are only now overcoming" through the FCC's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. "Let us not repeat mistakes of the past." NTIA declined to comment. The letter came in response to Lutnick's comments last month vowing to make changes to the BEAD program.
Oklahoma 'Holding Off' on BEAD Subgrant Selections Amid Proposed NTIA Changes

Mar 26, 2025 | communicationsdaily.com | Gabriella Novello

"I do think when it's all said and done that there will be neutrality in the form of technology for BEAD" in the coming weeks or months, as well as added flexibility in the permitting process, said Oklahoma Broadband Office Executive Director Mike Sanders.
Carr at Incompas: FCC Moving at 'Breakneck Speed'

Mar 12, 2025 | communicationsdaily.com | Gabriella Novello

"The statute that Congress passed [for BEAD] said that we should proceed in a technology-neutral way," Carr noted. NTIA "put just way too heavy of a thumb on fiber." He said he looks forward to working with NTIA administrator nominee Arielle Roth as a partner on broadband deployment. He also welcomed permitting reforms to help speed up the process.
Undersea Cable NPRM Dives Into Barring Covered List Equipment and Services

Nov 22, 2024 | communicationsdaily.com | Matt Daneman |Monty Tayloe |Howard Buskirk |Gabriella Novello

The FCC also proposed a $734,872 fine against Hong Kong-based smart home device manufacturer Eken for apparent violations of FCC rules requiring that the company designate an agent located in the U.S. An Enforcement Bureau investigation into the company continues. Proposals in the subsea cable NPRM require licensees to report to the agency every three years an array of information that the FCC would use to assess national security risks, or alternatively shortening their 25-year licenses.