State Universal Service Fund Management
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Vantage Point Solutions has managed and administered State Universal Service Funds for over a decade, drawing on years of expertise initially established as GVNW Consulting. In addition to fund management, Vantage Point conducts carrier audits for State Universal Service Fund contributors, ensuring compliance and financial accuracy across the board.
Fund Administrator Information
Fund Administrator
Founded in 2002, Vantage Point Solutions delivers comprehensive engineering and consulting expertise to the broadband and telecommunications industry. Our Start-to-FUTURE solutions encompass a full spectrum of services, including policy and regulatory guidance, financial consulting, network engineering, plant implementation, cybersecurity, business strategy, and more.
Following our 2020 merger with GVNW Consulting, we proudly uphold GVNW’s legacy of State Universal Service Fund management, further expanding our commitment to excellence in telecommunications support and innovation.
State Individuality
Each state with Universal Service Support has unique legislative or statutory guidelines for managing and administering funds. Vantage Point’s extensive understanding of these diverse requirements and years of management expertise allow us to deliver a customized, efficient, and detail-oriented approach that distinguishes us from other State Fund Administrators.
Our collaborative experience with State Corporation Commissions and Public Utility Commission staff has proven that effective fund administration is achieved through teamwork, with each party fully aligned on roles and responsibilities within the broader solution.
Fund Management
Vantage Point manages the various mechanics of administering State Funds based on individual state fund needs. These include:
- Developing factors and mechanisms for support
- Determining and processing appropriate monthly distributions to recipients
- Utilizing its proprietary database to monitor and manage Contributor and Recipient data and information
- Developing appropriate operation and administrative procedures to meet the individual state requirements
- Administering High-Cost Support Funds, including Lifeline; administering Schools & Libraries Funds; and administering Telemedicine Funds.
Fund Auditor Information
Vantage Point offers comprehensive carrier auditing services to ensure accurate reporting by all companies contributing to State Support Funds. Our services include onsite and desk audits of contributors, developing a tailored audit program for each carrier, and support for Commission staff through in-depth research and testimony when needed. We also handle the filing of completed audit reports, providing a thorough and transparent process that upholds the integrity of State Support Funds.
