In Memoriam: Steve Gatto, treasured colleague
June 20, 2023
With heavy hearts, we share the news that our colleague Steve Gatto has passed away. He was 61. Steve was an engaged and established member of our industry. He served the Michigan Exchange Carriers Association for a decade before joining GVNW Consulting, which later merged with Vantage Point Solutions. At Vantage Point he worked as…
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Memos, Resources
Memo: Potential USF Funding Reductions Due to Unsubsidized Competitors
June 16, 2023
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is to eliminate Universal Service Fund (USF) high-cost support to Eligible Telecommunications Carriers (ETCs) in areas where an unsubsidized competitor is currently providing service. This applies to programs such as A-CAM, CAF-BLS, and The Alaska Plan-Phase 1. The current definition of unsubsidized competitor is “a facilities-based provider of residential fixed…
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Memo: RDOF Performance Testing Dates Announced
June 5, 2023
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) performance testing start date is January 1, 2025. Additional information is available in the Public Notice. The FCC adopted a uniform framework of performance measures requirements in the Performance Measures Orders, back in December 2020. This requires recipients of high-cost universal service support…
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Memo: STIR/SHAKEN & Robocall Mitigation Order
June 1, 2023
The FCC released a 7th Report & Order on May 19, 2023 in an effort to continue combatting illegal and unwanted robocalls. The FCC begins this phase of the effort by extending to other voice service providers several requirements currently in place for Gateway providers. Download the full memo for additional information on 24-Hour Traceback,…
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