Reply Comments Filed on Future of USF
March 18, 2022
The national discussion on the future of USF continues, and Vantage Point continues to advocate for viable, accountable, sustainable solutions. In reply comments filed March 17, 2022, Larry Thompson, PE, Jeff Smith, Doug Eidahl, JD, and Mikaela Burma, JD again reiterated that the job of meeting the universal service obligation does not have an expiration…
Continue ReadingReConnect 3: Time to Play Defense
March 15, 2022
Vantage Point encourages all providers to be diligent in the challenge phase of ReConnect 3, as there may be need to "play defense" to prevent awarding funds for areas already served. The application period for ReConnect 3 closed on March 9; and USDA has already begun releasing Public Notices of applications received. After each Public... Continue ReadingVantage Point Congratulates Brad Penney on Professional Engineer Licensure
March 7, 2022
Penney now one of ten Licensed Professional Engineers on staff at Vantage Point Solutions. Vantage Point Solutions is thrilled to congratulate Brad Penney, of our Engineering team, on successfully passing his Professional Engineering exam. Brad has worked diligently under the mentorship of fellow Vantage Point P.E.s since graduating from South Dakota State University in 2017….
Continue ReadingStaff Recognized for Excellence
March 1, 2022
Staff members honored for expertise, dedication, and service to others at annual meeting last month. Toby Lutter, Data Network Specialist, received the prestigious Silver Dollar Award for his work on server infrastructure and backup strategies, as well as internal SQL database improvements. In his nomination, it was noted that “Toby’s opinions and expertise have gotten…
Continue ReadingVantage Point Submits Comments on Future of USF Notice of Inquiry
February 21, 2022
“The job of meeting the Universal Service obligation does not have an expiration date.” In the discussion on the future of USF, Vantage Point is – as always – taking the long view. Last week Larry Thompson, PE, Jeff Smith, Doug Eidahl, JD, and Mikaela Burma, JD submitted comments on the matter of WC Docket…
Continue ReadingVantage Point 2022 TechAdvantage Preview
February 14, 2022
Fiber for your Members, Fiber for your Future. NRECA’s TechAdvantage is back, and Vantage Point Solutions is looking forward to catching up with Electric Cooperatives across the county while we gather in Nashville. Here are key areas Vantage Point is focused on ahead of TechAdvantage: Broadband, but Make it Make Sense From “we’re thinking…
Continue ReadingCPNI Training & Certification Available
February 7, 2022
All carriers offering voice services must certify training and treatment of CPNI data. CPNI Certifications are due annually by March 1, and Vantage Point’s Consulting team is available with flexible solutions to help all impacted carriers. All telecommunications carriers offering voice services, regardless of technology, are subject to the FCC Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI)…
Continue ReadingVantage Point 2022 RTIME Preview
January 31, 2022
Permitting, Funding, Workforce, and Line Dancing. Vantage Point’s ready for it all. The Rural Telecom Industry Meeting & EXPO is back, and Vantage Point Solutions is pleased to sponsor this great event. Here are key areas Vantage Point is focused on ahead of RTIME: Permitting Vantage Point’s Nathan Weber, PE joins NTCA’s Brian Ford to…
Continue ReadingDates Announced for Co-op Broadband Executive Summit
January 24, 2022
Summit will be held May 23-25 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Co-op Broadband Executive Summit will return in 2022, slated to be held in Chattanooga, Tennessee May 23-25 of 2022. The Summit, known as CBES, is an intimate bi-annual roundtable of electric co-op executives engaged in deploying broadband. “CBES grew out of a request from a…
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News & Announcements
Quentin Flippin and Lee Jager to speak at Broadband Symposium
January 17, 2022
Vantage Point joins industry consortium for February 1 event. Electric Cooperatives, Municipal Governments, and other organizations considering broadband deployments are encouraged to attend Plan it. Build it. Connect it!, a one-day symposium detailing the steps to a broadband deployment. The Symposium, which will feature expert panels and hands-on demonstrations, will be held February 1 in…
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