Cole Donahue now one of 11 Licensed Professional Engineers on staff Vantage Point Solutions, a premier broadband engineering and consulting company, is pleased to announce the addition of Cole Donahue, PE, to their distinguished team of professional engineers. This achievement marks a significant milestone as Vantage Point Solutions now boasts a remarkable 11 licensed Professional … Read more
Vantage Point has filed comments in the Notice of Inquiry on future USF issues and sustainability of support. Respectfully submitted by Larry Thompson, PE, Jeff Smith, and Mikaela Burma, JD, it was noted that: Full comments available to download below: Comments on NOI Supporting USF Sustainability
Mitchell Tech recognizes Platinum Employers MITCHELL (September 6, 2023) – Every fall, Mitchell Technical College announces its Platinum Employer list, recognizing those employers who have hired the greatest numbers of new graduates into their first-destination careers from the college’s three most recent graduating classes. This year’s Platinum Employer list, on display in Mitchell Tech’s Campus … Read more
Vantage Point’s Executive Placement team is pleased to share the successful conclusion of the recent search completed for Keystone Communications. Learn more about Vantage Point’s executive services here. KEYSTONE, IA, August 15, 2023 Keystone Communication’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce it has named Mitch Kuhn as its new General Manager effective August 2023. … Read more
National broadband engineering and consulting services provider to accelerate deployment of high-speed backbone across 64 counties in Alabama MONTGOMERY (July 31, 2023) — Fiber Utility Network, Inc. (FUN)— a coalition of eight electric co-ops and their subsidiaries and key partners dedicated to expediting a world-class, middle-mile broadband backbone across Alabama — announced today that Vantage … Read more
With heavy hearts, we share the news that our colleague Steve Gatto has passed away. He was 61. Steve was an engaged and established member of our industry. He served the Michigan Exchange Carriers Association for a decade before joining GVNW Consulting, which later merged with Vantage Point Solutions. At Vantage Point he worked as … Read more
Tribally owned CRSTTA will use $17 million grant from USDA to serve residents of the Cheyenne River and Standing Rock Reservations in Western South Dakota Shared on behalf of CRSTTA. EAGLE BUTTE, SD (April 2023) – Fiber broadband infrastructure continues to inch closer to reality for residents of two tribes, thanks to the Cheyenne River … Read more
As rulemaking proceeds around the requirement for Broadband Nutrition Labels, Vantage Point continues to advocate for reasonable guidelines. In reply comments filed March 14, 2023, Jeff Smith, Mikaela Burma, JD, and Dereck DeVries argue that requiring languages not used in the service territory is a step too far. Further, as Vantage Point believes that cybersecurity will … Read more
Rehmke brings more than 15 years of industry experience to her role as Risk & Regulatory Compliance Consultant. Vantage Point Solutions is pleased to announce the hiring of Aubree Rehmke, who has joined the Vantage Point team as a Risk & Regulatory Compliance Consultant. Rehmke will assist Vantage Point financial institution clients with audit, regulatory … Read more
Calix announced the honor at their annual ConneXions event. Vantage Point was honored to receive the Partner Impact Award from Calix at the annual ConneXions event, October 2022. The award recognizes Vantage Point’s “substantial positive impact on customers and the industry,” according to a Calix release. The award also notes Vantage Point’s “tireless commitment to … Read more
Vantage Point Solutions is thrilled to congratulate Leigh Boulware, of our Banking Division, on earning the designation of Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager from the American Bankers Association. Leigh is a key member of Vantage Point’s Banking division where she works with banks and credit unions across the country on their compliance and audit needs. As … Read more
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
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
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
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
