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
News & Announcements
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 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. This certification recognizes Leah’s advanced expertise in ACH operations, compliance, risk management, and regulatory best practices, further … 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
We are pleased to announce that Karl Hochmuth, Director of Customer Relations at Vantage Point Solutions, has been honored with the prestigious WLOTA Pioneer 2024 Spirit of Service Award. Karl has been an invaluable member of our team for the past seven years, and his contributions to the broadband industry have spanned much longer. His … Read more
Following the news of Darren Dierbeck’s retirement, we are pleased to introduce Steve Davis as the Director of Customer Relations for broadband service providers in the Southwest. Steve has worked in the broadband industry for over 25 years, and brings a wealth of experience understanding the needs of service providers. Most importantly, he understands the … Read more
With gratitude for an extraordinary career, we share the news that Darren Dierbeck, Sr. VP of Customer Relations, has announced his retirement at the end of the summer. One of Vantage Point’s six original co-founders, Darren has been instrumental in Vantage Point’s business development and growth to nearly 550 employees today. Through the years he … Read more
Premier fiber engineering and consulting firm adds power services to comprehensive suite of solutions. Vantage Point Solutions has acquired BKI Engineering Services, including wholly-owned subsidiary Utility Resource Collaborative. The move adds power engineering and wildfire mitigation planning expertise to the existing broadband engineering and consulting services already supporting power utilities across the country. “We’re excited … Read more
BIAS Once Again Subject to Title II Summary On April 25, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) considered a proposed Declaratory Ruling, Order, Report and Order, and Order on Reconsideration (Net Neutrality Order) and voted to reclassify Broadband Internet Access Service (BIAS) as a “telecommunications service” – placing it back under Title II subject to … Read more
ISP’s Frequently Asked Questions. That depends on which scenario you fall under: SCENARIO 1: Your ISP did not complete an election with the USAC for May 2024 partial reimbursements. No ACP credit should be applied. Move forward to FAQ 2. SCENARIO 2: Your ISP completed an election with the USAC. You should apply the maximum … Read more
Digital Discrimination Rules Have Been Implemented. The FCC’s Digital Discrimination rules were implemented on March 22nd. Learn more about these rules here. While legislative disputes are expected, Vantage Point is available to help you navigate these new rules, understand how they apply to you, and guide you on what steps your ISP should be taking … Read more
Vantage Point Advises Caution ACP has Ended. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that April 2024 marks the final month eligible subscribers will receive their full benefit under ACP. View the announcement here. In light of this development, many broadband providers are eager to bridge the gap with potential low-income package alternatives. While admirable, … Read more
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
From all of us… Thank you for your continued support, friendship, and dedication to our great industry this year. It has been a pleasure working with you and we look forward to great things in 2024
