Jacki Miskimins With success in recent grant programs, Vantage Point exceeds $2.7 billion in broadband funding secured for clients. $2.7 billion, with a B. That’s the milestone recently crossed by Vantage Point Solutions measuring the broadband funding they have secured for clients. As recent state and federal grants awards have been announced, Vantage Point clients were awarded … Read more
Zeppelin is the latest cybersecurity threat to make headlines. What do network operators need to know – and do – now? James Taylor, Sr. IT Security Consultant, explains.
Vantage Point continues to grow with focus on customer relationships and long-term strategic success. Vantage Point Solutions is proud to announce that Mike Loecker and Anna Callicoat have joined the Customer Relations team. Loecker, an industry veteran with nearly thirty years of industry expertise, will serve clients in the Western region of the United States. … Read more
“We’re not a company that leaves stones unturned.” What is the remaining strength percentage of the pole? Answering that question just got easier, as Vantage Point Solutions is pleased to share that Pole Integrity Testing has been added to their lineup of Aerial Plant services. “We’re committed to providing start-to-future solutions for our clients, and … Read more
Fiber for the Future Vantage Point Solutions is looking forward to catching up with fiber broadband providers across the county while we gather in Nashville. Here are key areas Vantage Point is focused on ahead of Fiber Connect: Permitting & Environmental With supply chain and workforce concerns, no project can afford delays from permitting issues. … Read more
Vantage Point’s Environmental & Cultural Resources Team Continues to Grow Vantage Point Solutions applauds Lina Ramirez, MA and Justin Fleetwood, MS on their recent acceptance to the Register of Professional Archeologists. Lina was accepted in February 2022; Justin was accepted in April. Both are archeologists on Vantage Point’s Environmental & Cultural Resource team. Their acceptance … Read more
Grants from Next Level Connect Program will help serve more than 10,000 locations. Vantage Point Solutions’ Broadband Funding team has done it again, helping secure nearly $50 million in grants for rural broadband providers in Indiana. The recently announced awards for Round 3 of the Indiana Next Level Connections Grants include 31 individual awards to … Read more
Mike brings decades of industry experience to Customer Relations team. Vantage Point Solutions is proud to announce that Mike Carpinelli has joined the Customer Relations team. Carpinelli, an industry veteran with nearly four decades of industry expertise, will serve clients in the East South Central region of the United States. “I’ve known Vantage Point for … Read more
“A great place for our work to call home.” (April 25, 2022) – Vantage Point Solutions has grown – again. The premier engineering consulting firm recently opened an office in Rapid City, South Dakota, which becomes the seventh office in their national footprint. The Rapid City location primarily houses the company’s Environmental & Cultural Resource … Read more
Another Certified Public Accountant on staff at Vantage Point Solutions. MITCHELL, SD (April 19, 2022) – Vantage Point Solutions is pleased to congratulate Dennis Smith, of our Consulting team, on successfully passing all four portions of the CPA exam. Dennis is a key member of Vantage Point’s State Universal Service Fund division where he serves the … Read more
“It’s an honor to serve this industry,” Gardea says. Vantage Point is proud to share that Ginny Gardea, Director of Customer Relations, has been elected as Vice Chair of the NTCA Associate member Advisory Committee. “I am so pleased to be entrusted with this responsibility,” Gardea says. “It’s an honor to serve this industry, especially … Read more
Vantage Point Solutions introduces state-of-the-art services designed to mitigate risk and uncertainty without adding hard-to-find staff. Network needs are evolving, and Vantage Point’s Data Network team is rising to the challenge: Vantage Point is pleased announce they are now offering Managed Network Services. Working closely with network operators, Vantage Point’s renowned Data Networking & Security … Read more
Ushio has served the industry for more 26 years. Vantage Point Solutions congratulates Judi Ushio, Consulting Department Division Manager, on the announcement of her retirement. Her decades-long career serving the telecommunications industry will conclude on April 29, 2022. Judi has specialized in regulatory planning and compliance, emergency preparedness, and State USF management. Her commitment to … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
“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 … Read more
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 of … Read more
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) … Read more
