Gabriella Novello

Washington, D.C.

Assistant Editor at Communications Daily

None at Warren Communications News, Inc.

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Don't Delay BEAD Anymore, Bipartisan State Lawmakers Urge NTIA

3 weeks 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

1 month ago | 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'

1 month ago | 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.
Rosenworcel Proposes Expansion of VLP Bands and LOC Changes

Nov 20, 2024 | communicationsdaily.com | Howard Buskirk |Gabriella Novello |Monty Tayloe

High-Tech Win The FCC released on Wednesday text of three items scheduled for a vote at the commissioners’ Dec. 11 open meeting, including rules that would allow new very-low-power (VLP) devices to operate without coordination across the 6 GHz band (see 2411190068). The FCC will also consider changing USF letter of credit (LOC) rules and updating several broadcast radio and TV rules.
Rosenworcel Proposes Expansion of VLP Bands and LOC Changes

Nov 20, 2024 | communicationsdaily.com | Howard Buskirk |Gabriella Novello |Monty Tayloe

High-Tech Win The FCC released on Wednesday text of three items scheduled for a vote at the commissioners’ Dec. 11 open meeting, including rules that would allow new very-low-power (VLP) devices to operate without coordination across the 6 GHz band (see 2411190068). The FCC will also consider changing USF letter of credit (LOC) rules and updating several broadcast radio and TV rules.
Industry Says FCC Should Abandon Data Caps NOI

Nov 18, 2024 | communicationsdaily.com | Gabriella Novello

Statutory Authority QuestionedIndustry groups widely opposed an FCC notice of inquiry seeking comment about the impact of broadband data caps on consumers and potential regulatory steps the agency could take. In comments posted Friday in docket 23-199 (see 2410150069), many warned the proceeding was a step toward rate regulation and potential consumer harm should the FCC limit the use of data caps. Some public interest groups urged the commission to proceed, however.
Lumen to Explore 'Procedural Options' Following Minn. PUC Denial of Service Quality Petition

Nov 15, 2024 | communicationsdaily.com | Gabriella Novello

Cable Theft? The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission during an agency meeting Thursday unanimously denied Lumen's petition for reconsideration of an order finding violations of the state's service quality rules (see 2410070044).
47 State AGs, Others Urge FCC Action on Improving Robocall Mitigation Database

Nov 14, 2024 | communicationsdaily.com | Gabriella Novello

Attorneys general of 46 states and the District of Columbia urged the FCC to proceed with its proposed revisions to the robocall mitigation database (RMD). In reply comments posted Wednesday in docket 24-213 (see 2410160037), several industry groups also backed the proposal and sought some changes that will ensure information filed by providers is as accurate as possible.
D.C. Circuit Panel Questions Standard of Review in LTD RDOF Challenge

Nov 6, 2024 | communicationsdaily.com | Gabriella Novello

The FCC "applied a heightened and skeptical standard of review to LTD Broadband's long-form application that violates its rules and deprived rural Americans of internet access," said Michael Showalter, an attorney for the ISP. Judge Justin Walker questioned whether the FCC can review the completeness of an application but not the quality of the submitted content. "If that's the case, why even have the information submitted if the [Wireline] Bureau is not permitted to review it?" Walker asked.