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Memo: Reassigned Numbers Database Reminder

October 13, 2021

Reassigned Numbers Database Reminder Due October 15, 2021 for Small Business Providers. Summary The FCC released a Public Notice on February 8, 2021, announcing the compliance date for service providers to report information to the Reassigned Numbers Database.  As of April 15, 2021, and on the 15th each month thereafter, service providers must report permanently…

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Memo: FCC Announces Updated Lifeline Minimum Standards

September 24, 2021

FCC Announces Updated Lifeline Minimum Standards Recent updates and clarifications regarding Tribal Lifeline have been added. Summary The FCC released a Public Notice on July 30, 2021 announcing the new Lifeline Minimum Standards that will take effective on December 1, 2021.   Fixed Broadband – 25/3 with 1229 GB of usage per month (speed remained…

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Vantage Point Congratulates Russell Elliott for CEO Position

September 15, 2021

Vantage Point congratulates Russell Elliott for his new role at Siskiyou Telephone, where he will succeed Jim Lowers as CEO. We are pleased to have assisted Siskiyou with their search for this top executive and proudly share the full announcement below. For more information about Vantage Point’s Executive Placement services, click here.   Siskiyou Telephone…

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Memo: FCC Announces Census Blocks Eligible for Continued Voice-Only Lifeline Support

June 3, 2021

FCC Announces Census Blocks Eligible for Continued Voice-Only Lifeline Support Summary In the 2016 Lifeline Reform Order, the FCC began the transition to phase out the Lifeline support for voice-only services in an attempt to shift the focus of Lifeline benefits toward broadband services. The transition for voice-only supported services are: Until December 1, 2019…

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