Memo: Extended Relief for Performance Testing Granted
January 4, 2022
Extended Relief for Performance Testing Granted On January 3, 2022, the FCC released an Order granting extended relief to carriers subject to the FCC’s performance testing requirements. The relief applies to all carriers, both those in testing and pre-testing environments, and allows for them to test to 70% of their required USAC selected random locations…
Continue ReadingMemo: FCC Provides Guidance Regarding Transition to the Affordable Connectivity Program
December 9, 2021
FCC Provides Guidance Regarding Transition to the Affordable Connectivity Program On December 8, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued Order DA 21-1524 regarding the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) transition to the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The Order waived some provisions in sections of the Consolidated Appropriations Act rules regarding the EBB and further clarified…
Continue ReadingMemo: FCC Transitioning EBB Program to Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
November 30, 2021
FCC Transitioning EBB Program to Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) The Infrastructure and Jobs Act (Infrastructure Act), signed by President Biden on November 15, 2021, established the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The ACP’s funding of $14.2 Billion will modify and extend the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB) effective December 31, 2021. This funding will help struggling…
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Consulting, Memos, Resources
Memo: $65 Billion for Broadband Deployment
November 16, 2021
$65 Billion Dollars for Broadband Deployment to Unserved and Underserved Areas On November 15, 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (”IIJA” or “Infrastructure Bill”) was signed into law. The majority of the $65 Billion appropriated for broadband deployment will be administered through the newly formed Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program (“BEAD”), which will…
Continue ReadingMemo: FCC Form 477 Census Data Update
November 8, 2021
FCC Form 477 Census Data Update The FCC has announced that upcoming FCC Form 477 reporting will soon be based off 2020 Census Geography Codes. All FCC Form 477 reporting that includes data as of December 31, 2021, (Form due March 1, 2022) will be based off the updated 2020 Census Geography Codes. Any revisions…
Continue ReadingMemo: Upcoming & Emerging Funding Opportunities
October 14, 2021
Funding: What is Happening? Review & Report of Recent and Upcoming Funding. Summary Vantage Point Solutions is dedicated to keeping our clients informed of the various funding opportunities on the horizon. We strive to keep up to speed with the unprecedented current and future funding opportunities and are here to be a resource to you…
Continue ReadingMemo: 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…
Continue ReadingMemo: 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…
Continue ReadingMemo: 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…
Continue ReadingFCC Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Preparedness Guide
April 29, 2021
FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Preparedness Guide Preparing for program launch. Summary The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB) will launch enrollment on May 12, 2021. Get ready to educate and enroll subscribers in the time limited program. To participate in the program and receive reimbursement for an EBB customer credit, a…
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