BEAD: Compliance & Reporting
Don’t panic, we’re here to help. Hear from Vantage Point Senior Analyst, Tammie Herrlein, as she discuss three highlights for BEAD compliance and reporting: Locations, Low Cost Option, and Service Attributes.
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BEAD: Workforce Requirements
BEAD is a “once” opportunity, and it comes with many requirements. Workforce requirements represent an area that may be new waters for ISPs. Vantage Point Analyst, Shelby Pardy, provides a framework on how to tackle this piece of your application.
BEAD: Build America, Buy America (BABA)
While the Build America, Buy America Act has some new requirements when it comes to material procurement and sourcing, this is not the first time we’ve navigated these rules. Here, Assistant Director of Engineering, Eric Rajchel, P.E., discusses how Vantage Point is here to help you on the road to BEAD funding.
VPS Spirit of Service: The Banquet, January 2024
At Vantage Point the spirit of service is at the core of everything we do. This January, VPS volunteers had the opportunity to serve meals at The Banquet in Sioux Falls, SD. More about The Banquet: The Banquet, founded in 1985, started with just one meal per week and has grown to serve 16 meals per … Read more
BEAD: Cybersecurity & Supply Chain Risk Management
There are many questions regarding cybersecurity and supply chain risk management requirements for BEAD applications. The plans must be operational before you are awarded the funding. Andy Deinert, Director of Network & Security Services, discusses details.
BEAD: Partnerships
Kristy Szabo, Director of Consulting for Vantage Point Solutions, discusses ways for you to consider the role partnerships can play in your BEAD application strategy. There is no “one sizes fits all” and it takes time to develop trust. Vantage Point has the right tools to explore strong partnership opportunities.
BEAD: Area Eligibility & Strategy
BEAD is a great opportunity, but many companies are unsure how to start. Join Nathan Weber, P.E., VP of Engineering, as he discusses steps in identifying eligible areas for your company.
BEAD: State Challenge Process
Vantage Point’s Mikaela Burma, J.D., Manager of Regulatory, discusses the BEAD State Challenge Process. She highlights how locations play a role in the BEAD awards and the role you can play in promoting the accuracy of those locations.
BEAD: Summer 2023 Guidance
When will we know more regarding BEAD funds? How long until applications will open? What can providers DO right now? Nathan Weber, PE, answers these questions and more. To paraphrase: BEAD isn’t a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity – It’s more like a “ONCE” opportunity. Here’s his guidance on making the most of it. The Countdown Begins: Six … Read more
