FCC Revives Net Neutrality Rules
April 25, 2024
BIAS Once Again Subject to Title II Summary On April 25, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) considered a proposed Declaratory Ruling, Order, Report and Order, and Order on Reconsideration (Net Neutrality Order) and voted to reclassify Broadband Internet Access Service (BIAS) as a “telecommunications service” – placing it back under Title II subject to…
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BEAD Rules Are Out. What Now?
February 5, 2024
It’s time for action – for BEAD, and beyond. The industry is buzzing about the recently released NOFO for upcoming BEAD funding. But beyond the buzz, it’s time for action. Our guidance here is twofold: First, for BEAD specifically. Second, a more strategic view of ALL funding programs. BEAD Funding: What to do Now Your…
Continue ReadingMerry Christmas from Vantage Point!
December 18, 2023
From all of us… Thank you for your continued support, friendship, and dedication to our great industry this year. It has been a pleasure working with you and we look forward to great things in 2024! Continue ReadingVantage Point Solutions Bolsters Industry-Leading Expertise with 11 Professional Engineers
December 11, 2023
Cole Donahue now one of 11 Licensed Professional Engineers on staff. Vantage Point Solutions, a premier broadband engineering and consulting company, is pleased to announce the addition of Cole Donahue, PE, to their distinguished team of professional engineers. This achievement marks a significant milestone as Vantage Point Solutions now boasts a remarkable 11 licensed Professional…
Continue ReadingDigital Discrimination: Interview with Jeff Smith
December 7, 2023
Digital Discrimination: Interview with Jeff Smith With the recently-released Order on Digital Discrimination, there are a lot of questions: What does this mean? Who is impacted? What do we need to do? In this 22-minute interview, Jeff Smith – VP of Public Policy and Advocacy – answers those questions and sheds light on the regulatory... Continue ReadingVantage Point Files Comments on NOI Supporting USF Sustainability
October 23, 2023
Vantage Point has filed comments in the Notice of Inquiry on future USF issues and sustainability of support. Respectfully submitted by Larry Thompson, PE, Jeff Smith, and Mikaela Burma, JD, it was noted that: Broadband sustainability is of equal importance to broadband deployment. A full-service network will evolve regionally. NOI methodology options require further analysis….
Continue ReadingSeptember to Remember: VPS Virtual 5K for FRS
October 9, 2023
Across the country and throughout the month, Vantage Point hit the trails and the treadmills for the annual FRS Virtual 5K Rural Run. Dozens of staff (and families!) participated, and Vantage Point was a proud sponsor of this great tradition. Check out our highlights here! Continue ReadingEnhanced A-CAM Official Offers Released
August 30, 2023
Elections must be made by September 29, 2023. On August 30, 2023, the FCC released the official Enhanced A-CAM offers to eligible carriers. Carriers must elect whether to accept the Enhanced A-CAM offer by September 29, 2023. On July 24, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released its Enhanced A-CAM Order giving legacy high-cost support…
Continue ReadingKeystone Communications Announces Mitchell Kuhn as new General Manager
August 28, 2023
Vantage Point’s Executive Placement team is pleased to share the successful conclusion of the recent search completed for Keystone Communications. Learn more about Vantage Point’s executive services here. KEYSTONE, IA, August 15, 2023 Keystone Communication’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has named Mitch Kuhn as its new General Manager effective August 2023….
Continue ReadingFiber Utility Network Announces Vantage Point Solutions as Engineering Firm of Record
August 1, 2023
National broadband engineering and consulting services provider to accelerate deployment of high-speed backbone across 64 counties in Alabama MONTGOMERY (July 31, 2023) — Fiber Utility Network, Inc. (FUN)— a coalition of eight electric co-ops and their subsidiaries and key partners dedicated to expediting a world-class, middle-mile broadband backbone across Alabama — announced today that Vantage…
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