Disclaimer The Click-to-Cancel Rule was vacated on July 9, 2025. Updated information can be found here SUMMARY On October 16, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released new “Click-to-Cancel” regulations requiring certain disclosures, consent, and simple cancellation features for companies that utilize negative option features in their contracts. A “negative option feature” means that if a customer doesn’t actively cancel or … Read more
Mark Hilgendorf now one of 15 Licensed Professional Engineers on staff. Vantage Point Solutions is proud to announce that Mark Hilgendorf has earned his Professional Engineer (PE) license, the engineering profession’s highest standard of competence. Mark specializes in substation design and structural engineering for electric utilities, specializing in work for electric cooperatives and public utility … Read more
Order released on July 1, 2025. SUMMARY The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released an Order on July 1, 2025, hitting the pause button on (1) the support phase-out of Lifeline voice services, and (2) the data capacity increase for mobile broadband for an additional year. Therefore, the basic lifeline benefit will remain at $5.25 for eligible voice-only service … Read more
A sustainable fund requires vigilance and persistence. SUMMARY The June 27, 2025, Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) Opinion in FCC et al. v. Consumers’ Research et al. is an important milestone in the Universal Service Fund (USF) process. It sits in the middle of the process that the Congress and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are … Read more
Includes challenge results filed by August 1, 2024 and deduplication for 40 states. SUMMARY On June 27, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Public Notice announcing the release of an updated interim eligible locations file for Enhanced Alternative Connect America Model (E-ACAM) support mechanism. The updated file incorporates: Deduplication is the result of the FCC … Read more
Utilizing USAC to Determine FUSF Contributions Does Not Violate the Non-Delegation Doctrine SUMMARY On June 27, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) released an Opinion in FCC et al. v. Consumers’ Research et al. upholding the constitutionality of the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC’s”) implementation of Section 254 pertaining to Universal Service and the utilization of an … Read more
Requirement waiver granted in 2022 is now permanent. SUMMARY On June 26, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released an Order eliminating the certified Professional Engineer (PE) requirement and replacing it with a requirement that biannual Broadband Data Collection (BDC) filings be certified by a “qualified engineer” as to its accuracy. These filings typically involve certifying the accuracy … Read more
Vantage Point Solutions proudly welcomes Kayla Wolosin and Kaitlyn Waterbeck to its banking division as Risk and Regulatory Compliance Consultants. Their expertise reinforces our commitment to helping financial institutions navigate today’s complex regulatory landscape. Expanded Expertise in Regulatory Compliance As Risk and Regulatory Compliance Consultants, Kayla and Kaitlyn will assist financial institutions in proactively identifying … Read more
Public Notice released June 6, 2025. SUMMARY In a Public Notice released on June 6, 2025, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) outlined the significant revisions on how Eligible Entities (states) and providers will participate in the $42.45 Billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. The updates announced by the NTIA aim to reduce … Read more
In a Public Notice released on May 29, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the interim required locations for the funds listed below. If you are a Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) recipient, now is the time to review this information to determine if all of the awarded Broadband Serviceable Locations (BSLs) are valid … Read more
Public Notice released May 20, 2025. SUMMARY On May 20, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released DA 25-428, the Public Notice announcing the biennial recertifications of Study Area Boundary (SAB) data are due no later than June 30, 2025. According to the FCC’s Study Area Boundary Order, incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) and state … Read more
Important reminders related to PMM Testing. SUMMARY Beginning January 1, 2025, all high-cost support recipients (aside from E-ACAM recipients since they are not required to begin testing until January 1, 2026) must upload and certify Performance Measures Module (PMM) test results by the 15th of the month following each quarter end. Penalties will apply for those failing to … Read more
The current limited waiver has expired. SUMMARY On November 30, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released an Order granting the Petition to extend the limited waiver requiring a Qualified Engineer to certify the accuracy of the Broadband Data Collection (BDC) filings for another 3 filings. The affected BDC filing periods were data as of … Read more
When it comes to stepping up for our community, Vantage Point Solutions and Innovative Systems always bring their A-game. Over the past few weeks, we teamed up for a food drive supporting the Mitchell High School Food Pantry, helping provide much-needed meal options for students facing food insecurity. And wow, did our teams deliver! Together, … Read more
Service providers are required to comply. Effective April 15, 2025, service providers are required to comply with the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) updated requirements for reporting service outages that impact 911 and 988 service. This may apply to you if… You are an Originating Service Provider (OSP), Covered 911 Service Provider, or Covered 988 Service … Read more
Vantage Point Solutions Strengthens Payments Expertise with Leah Ahartz’s AAP Certification March 6, 2025 News & Announcements Vantage Point Solutions is proud to announce that Leah Ahartz, Risk & Audit Consultant, has earned the prestigious Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) certification—a distinguished credential awarded by Nacha, the governing body for the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network. … Read more
Reintroducing Vantage Point: Your Whole-System Partner For years, Vantage Point has been known for industry-leading broadband expertise—but we’re much more than that. As co-ops navigate new challenges in grid modernization, infrastructure planning, and operational efficiency, our expanded team and services are positioned to support the whole picture. This year at TechAdvantage and PowerXchange, we’re especially … Read more
Vantage Point Solutions is proud to celebrate Darren Dierbeck, who has been recognized with the NTCA Associate Member Outstanding Achievement Award.
Vantage Point Solutions is proud to announce the addition of Tony Anderson, a proven change-maker and renowned leader in the electric cooperative industry, as Senior Advisor. With a career dedicated exclusively to electric co-ops, Tony brings remarkable experience and a passion for serving rural communities. His leadership will help Vantage Point client cooperatives across the country enhance their operations, improve reliability, and better serve their members.
Vantage Point Solutions is pleased to introduce an expanded, restructured Customer Relations team serving the Broadband and Electric services industries. The changes include the addition of new team members and some geographic adjustments, as well as an enhanced leadership role for longtime Vice President of Customer Relations, Kevin Kloehn. To support the addition of power … Read more
