Secure Entry Points and Don’t Prop Open Doors.
Never leave exterior or interior security doors open or unattended. Propping them open creates easy access for unauthorized individuals.
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Verify the Caller’s Identity Independently.
If you’re unsure about a caller’s legitimacy, hang up and call back using a known, official number. Never use a callback number provided during a suspicious call.
Use Strong, Unique Passwords and Enable MFA.
Secure your accounts with complex passwords that are different from those you use elsewhere. Always enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) for an extra layer of protection.
Review and Revoke Dormant Accounts.
Identify and remove inactive user accounts that haven’t been used in the last 90+ days. Dormant accounts are a common attack vector for unauthorized access.
Vantage Point extends our greatest congratulations to Mike Romano, recently named the New CEO of NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association
Larry Thompson, Vantage Point’s CEO, Founder, and Executive Director, NTCA Industry Committee member, and previously a representative on the FCC’s Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee, says, “I have worked closely with Mike Romano for decades on policy, analysis, advocacy, industry strategy, and numerous executive matters. There are very few individuals who understands as much about not … Read more
Treat Your Security Like a Puzzle Game.
Every strong password, update, and security measure is a piece that fits together to keep your data safe. The more pieces you lock down, the harder it is for cybercriminals to crack the code.
Check the Sender’s Email Address Carefully.
Phishing emails often use addresses that look similar to legitimate ones (e.g., support@micr0soft.com). Always double-check for misspellings or unusual domain names.
Conduct Security Awareness Training.
All employees should complete updated security training at least once a year. This helps reinforce policies, recognize social engineering threats, and promote secure behavior.
Limit Personal Information Shared Online.
Avoid posting sensitive details like your birthday, address, workplace, or travel plans. This information can be used for identity theft or social engineering attacks.
Alert: Enhanced ACAM Revised Support & Location Information Released by FCC
E-ACAM providers should review their information immediately. SUMMARY On December 8, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released an Enhanced Alternative Connect America Model (E-ACAM) Order clarifying support recalculations and another E-ACAM interim location file. This information provides updated fiscal and location information for carriers that elected the E-ACAM support mechanism in 2023. Carriers should … Read more
Alert: Enhanced ACAM Performance Testing
Pre-Testing begins January 1, 2026. SUMMARY Beginning January 1, 2026, Enhanced ACAM (E-ACAM) recipients must begin the Performance Pre-Testing phase per the Performance Measures Testing Requirements. Performance testing on network speed and latency must be conducted for one week each quarter and results must be reported and certified within two weeks following the quarter end. … Read more
End of Year Reminders
Must comply by December 31, 2025. SUMMARY Here are a few non-state specific year-end reminders that you may have already taken care of in 2025 but just in case you have not, please make sure you are compliant with the following by December 31, 2025. THIS MAY APPLY TO YOU IF… ACTION ITEMS & TIMELINE … Read more
Reminder: Upcoming Change to RDOF and CAF II HUBB Reporting
Begins March 2, 2026. SUMMARY Beginning March 2, 2026, Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) recipients will be required to report High Cost Universal Broadband (HUBB) deployment data using Fabric Location IDs from the CostQuest Broadband Serviceable Location (BSL) Fabric that’s currently used to report broadband deployment for the Broadband Data Collection (BDC) filing. The RDOF … Read more
Federal Government Shutdown in Effect
Carriers should not assume regulatory deadlines will be tolled or extended. SUMMARY The U.S. federal fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30. Congress has failed to pass the appropriate funding bills by October 1, 2025, for the next fiscal year to continue to fund government operations. Therefore, non-essential federal services are shutdown until … Read more
