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BEAD: Compliance & Reporting
February 6, 2024
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.
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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.
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BEAD: Cybersecurity & Supply Chain Risk Management
February 5, 2024
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.
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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.
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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.
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BEAD: State Challenge Process
Vantage Point’s Mikaela Burma, J.D., Manager of Regulatory and Legal, 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.
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BEAD Rules Are Out. What Now?
It’s time for action – for BEAD, and beyond. The industry is buzzing about the recently released NOFO for upcoming BEAD funding. But beyond the buzz, it’s time for action. Our guidance here is twofold: First, for BEAD specifically. Second, a more strategic view of ALL funding programs. BEAD Funding: What to do Now Your…
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Memo: BDC PE Certification Waiver Extended
December 6, 2023
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) extended the Broadband Data Collection (BDC) Professional Engineer (PE) certification waiver, with conditions. In 2020, Congress passed the Broadband DATA Act, which required the FCC to adopt rules for a biannual data collection relating to the availability and quality of broadband Internet access service. This data collection effort and resulting…
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