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Memo: Bureau Announces CAF II Eligible Locations Adjustment Process (ELAP) Filing Window

March 19, 2021

Bureau Announces CAF II Eligible Locations Adjustment Process (ELAP) Filing Window Public Notice released March 16, 2021. Summary On March 16, 2021, the Wireline Competition … Read more

Memo: Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Update

March 9, 2021

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Update Public Notice released March 4, 2021. Summary The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously adopted an Order on February 25th establishing … Read more

Memo: FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

March 8, 2021

FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Overview of FCC Report and Order. Summary The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously adopted an Order on February 25th establishing … Read more

Memo: FCC Seeks Outreach Partners for Emergency Broadband Benefit

February 16, 2021

FCC Seeks Outreach Partners for Emergency Broadband Benefit Federal Communications Commission Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced the FCC is seeking outreach partners to help share … Read more

VPS Whitepaper: Evaluating the Capabilities of Fixed Wireless Technology to Deliver Gigabit Performance in Rural Markets

February 12, 2021

Published February 2021 In the recent auction, RDOF funds were awarded to fixed wireless technologies at the Gig tier. But can fixed wireless technology deliver … Read more

Memo: STIR/SHAKEN – Originating Robocall Mitigation Plan Services

February 10, 2021

STIR/SHAKEN – Originating Robocall Mitigation Plan Services Summary STIR/SHAKEN requirements were initially slated to go into effect June 30, 2021. However, voice providers with fewer … Read more

Memo: Reassigned Numbers Database

February 10, 2021

Reassigned Numbers Database FCC Public Notice released on February 8, 2021. Summary The FCC released a Public Notice on February 8, 2021, announcing the compliance … Read more

Memo: Reassigned Numbers Database Update

February 10, 2021

Reassigned Numbers Database Update Summary The FCC released a Public Notice on January 15, 2021. The Reassigned Numbers Database administrator, SomosGov, Inc., has been selected … Read more

Memo: HUBB Filing

February 9, 2021

HUBB Filing Carriers must file by March 1, 2021. Summary A reminder that all carriers participating in modernized Connect America Fund (CAF) programs must file … Read more

Protecting Aerial Fiber

October 21, 2020

Protecting Aerial Fiber In the opening days of hunting season, we received several questions about how to protect aerial fiber from shotgun pellets. Eric Rajchel, … Read more

Memo: Caller ID Authentication

October 20, 2020

Caller ID Authentication Second Report & Order Also known as STIR/SHAKEN. Summary The FCC released its Second Report and Order on caller ID authentication requirements … Read more

Fiber Supply Constraints: Be prepared

October 15, 2020

Fiber Supply Constraints: Be Prepared Over the last year, fiber lead times have been increasing as broadband deployments ramp up nationwide. VPS anticipates these lead … Read more

Memo: 8YY Access Charge Reform

October 15, 2020

8YY Access Charge Reform Transition of 8YY Access Charges & Caps on Tandem Switched Transport & Database Query Charges. Summary On October 9, 2020, the … Read more

Memo: FCC Designation of 988 – 3-Digit Dialing for Suicide Prevention

October 13, 2020

FCC Designation of 988 – 3-Digit Dialing for Suicide Prevention Effective for all carriers July 16, 2022. Reminder As a follow up to the August … Read more

Memo: 911 Reliability Certification

September 29, 2020

911 Reliability Certification The Annual 911 Reliability Certification is due October 15, 2020. Beginning October 15, 2015, all “Covered 911 Service Providers” are required to … Read more

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