Meet Our New and Expanded Customer Relations Team
December 3, 2024
Vantage Point Solutions is pleased to introduce an expanded, restructured Customer Relations team serving the Broadband and Electric services industries. The changes include the addition of new team members and some geographic adjustments, as well as an enhanced leadership role for longtime Vice President of Customer Relations, Kevin Kloehn. To support the addition of power…
Continue ReadingKarl Hochmuth Receives WLOTA 2024 Spirit of Service Award
September 5, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Karl Hochmuth, Director of Customer Relations at Vantage Point Solutions, has been honored with the prestigious WLOTA Pioneer 2024 Spirit of Service Award. Karl has been an invaluable member of our team for the past seven years, and his contributions to the broadband industry have spanned much longer. His…
Continue ReadingWelcome, Steve Davis!
August 26, 2024
Following the news of Darren Dierbeck’s retirement, we are pleased to introduce Steve Davis as the Director of Customer Relations for broadband service providers in the Southwest. Steve has worked in the broadband industry for over 25 years, and brings a wealth of experience understanding the needs of service providers. Most importantly, he understands the…
Continue ReadingDarren Dierbeck Announces Retirement
July 23, 2024
With gratitude for an extraordinary career, we share the news that Darren Dierbeck, Sr. VP of Customer Relations, has announced his retirement at the end of the summer. One of Vantage Point’s six original co-founders, Darren has been instrumental in Vantage Point’s business development and growth to nearly 550 employees today. Through the years he…
Continue ReadingVantage Point Solutions Acquires BKI Engineering
July 22, 2024
Premier fiber engineering and consulting firm adds power services to comprehensive suite of solutions. Vantage Point Solutions has acquired BKI Engineering Services, including wholly-owned subsidiary Utility Resource Collaborative. The move adds power engineering and wildfire mitigation planning expertise to the existing broadband engineering and consulting services already supporting power utilities across the country. “We’re excited…
Continue ReadingFCC 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…
Continue ReadingTransitioning Away From ACP
April 23, 2024
ISP's Frequently Asked Questions. As the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) approaches its scheduled conclusion, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) face critical changes as this funding program comes to an end. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) mandates specific actions and compliance measures during this transition period. Tammie Herrlein, Vantage Point Solutions Senior Analyst, addresses frequently asked questions... Continue ReadingDigital Discrimination: Moving Forward in the New Frontier.
April 10, 2024
Digital Discrimination Rules Have Been Implemented. The FCC’s Digital Discrimination rules were implemented on March 22nd. Learn more about these rules here. While legislative disputes are expected, Vantage Point is available to help you navigate these new rules, understand how they apply to you, and guide you on what steps your ISP should be taking…
Continue ReadingMoving Forward After ACP.
March 29, 2024
Vantage Point Advises Caution. ACP has Ended. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that April 2024 marks the final month eligible subscribers will receive their full benefit under ACP. View the announcement here. In light of this development, many broadband providers are eager to bridge the gap with potential low-income package alternatives. While admirable,…
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