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Vantage Point 2022 RTIME Preview

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 … Read more

Dates Announced for Co-op Broadband Executive Summit

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 … Read more

Quentin Flippin and Lee Jager to speak at Broadband Symposium

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 … Read more

Vantage Point Adds Environmental and Cultural Resource Services

In-house team further streamlines construction permitting and compliance processes for construction projects. Proceeding to construction just got easier: Vantage Point Solutions is pleased to announce the addition of in-house Environmental and Cultural Resource services, further streamlining construction project management in the face of increasing permitting requirements. “Construction projects across the country are facing increased environmental … Read more

Robert Bengel Announces Retirement

Robert Bengel, Director of Customer Relations, has announced his decision to retire effective June 12, 2020. Robert served the Southwest region of the United States for Vantage Point Solutions. His career spanned the industry and the country, having worked with clients on data services, business analysis, OC-12/48/192 long haul equipment, PBX equipment, billing and OSS/GIS, … Read more

Spotlight: Roanoke Connect and Community Wi-Fi

“We had to find a way to provide access immediately. Roanoke Connect made it happen.” -Curtis WynnROANOKE CONNECT & ROANOKE ELECTRIC CO-OP When COVID-19 and social distancing came to North Carolina, Roanoke Electric Co-op knew they needed to find new ways to serve their member-owners. Providing power and broadband is an essential service, and their … Read more

Farley Davis Announces Retirement

Thank you for the fun, inspiring years, Farley! In a bittersweet announcement, Vantage Point is pleased to congratulate Farley Davis on his retirement. After decades serving the telecom/broadband industry, including 8 with Vantage Point, Farley is moving on to his next chapter: spending time with his wife and family, and enjoying golf, travel, and fishing. … Read more

Memo: RDOF Preliminary Eligible Locations Released

Limited Challenge Process and Filing Deadline Set Preliminary Eligible Locations Released On March 17, 2020, the Wireless Competition Bureau (WCB) released a Public Notice that announced the preliminary list of census blocks and a map of areas that have been deemed initially eligible for the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Phase I auction (Auction 904). … Read more

Lee Jager Honored with Service Member Patriot Award

Vantage Point is pleased to share that Lee Jager, Integration Services Manager, has been honored with the Service Member Patriot Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). The Patriot award recognizes individual supervisors for support provided to a nominating Service member and his or her family. The award reflects efforts made … Read more

Vantage Point and GVNW Consulting Announce Merger

Two industry leaders combine nearly 70 years of experience, more than 350 staff, and 7 office locations. Vantage Point Solutions and GVNW Consulting are pleased to announce their merger. The two companies combine nearly 70 years of experience, more than 350 staff, and 7 office locations. “GVNW’s leadership and experience has been an asset to … Read more

RDOF Update 2-7-20: FCC Releases RDOF Order

Feb. 7, 2020: FCC Releases RDOF Order The FCC has just released the Report and Order previously approved at the January 30 open meeting; the full document is linked here. The Vantage Point Consulting and Engineering teams are actively reviewing this Order for any significant changes, surprises, or declarations. If you wish to receive a … Read more

RDOF Update 2-5-20: What’s Happening Now?

RDOF: What’s Happening Now? Vantage Point has fielded several inquiries about the status of RDOF since the FCC’s January 30 meeting. Here we are providing an update about what is happening now, what to expect next, and what steps you can be taking at this time. What’s happening now Last week the FCC voted to … Read more

Warren Vande Stadt Announces Retirement

Thank you for 17+ inspiring years, Warren! Warren Vande Stadt has announced his intention to retire on February 14, 2020. Warren has worked in the wireless industry for more than 40 years, with the last 17+ years at Vantage Point Solutions. During his time in the industry, Warren has seen tremendous change from vacuum tube … Read more

Geolocation Data due March 2

Geolocation data for locations built in 2019 are due on March 2. This deadline applies to companies with these funding obligations: You may be missing locations Carriers who may have already collected location information through a process other than in the field geocoding may be missing some locations. For example, some automated geocoding processes lack the … Read more

VPS Congratulates Eric Rajchel

Congratulations, Eric! The Vantage Point team is thrilled to congratulate Eric Rajchel, of our Engineering team, on successfully passing his Professional Engineering exam. Eric has worked diligently under the mentorship of fellow Vantage Point P.E.s since graduating from South Dakota State University in 2016. During this time he has specialized in aerial engineering, co-authoring a … Read more

Memo: ReConnect Round 2

USDA Releases Details on the 2nd Round of ReConnect The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released the highly anticipated details for the second round of funding for the ReConnect Program. The ReConnect Program will provide up to $512M in loan and grant funding to assist with building broadband infrastructure in rural areas of … Read more

VPS Introduces RDOF Concierge Prep Service

The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) reverse auction, a $20.4 Billion broadband funding opportunity, will require substantial advance preparation for interested participants Vantage Point Solutions is pleased to introduce the RDOF Concierge Prep Service, a package of information and services for broadband providers interested in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund reverse auction.  The Rural Digital … Read more

Memo: FCC Proposes Changes to Performance Testing Requirements

Order on Reconsideration to be considered on October 25th Open Commission Meeting  On October 4, 2019, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) issued an Order on Reconsideration regarding Measuring CAF Recipients’ Broadband Performance (the requirement commonly referred to as “CAF Performance Testing” or “Performance Testing”) that clarifies and modifies certain portions and parameters of the Performance … Read more

Memo: Auction 105 & Part 96 Transition – 3.5 GHz

FCC Seeks Comment on Bidding Procedures for 3.5 GHz Auction 105 Comment Date: October 28, 2019Reply Comment Date: November 12, 2019 On September 26, 2019, the FCC adopted the public notice seeking comment on proposed competitive bidding procedures for the auction of the Priority Access Licenses (PALs) within the 3550-3650 MHz portion of the 3.5 … Read more

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