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…
Continue ReadingUshio 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…
Continue ReadingUnassigned 2.5GHz Spectrum On March 21, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released an updated Public Notice, FCC 22-24, in which the FCC announced the procedures, deadlines, minimum opening bid amounts and the adopted inventory for the upcoming unassigned 2.5GHz spectrum auction, Auction 108, which is scheduled to begin on July 29, 2022. Important Dates…
Continue ReadingThe national discussion on the future of USF continues, and Vantage Point continues to advocate for viable, accountable, sustainable solutions. In reply comments filed March 17, 2022, Larry Thompson, PE, Jeff Smith, Doug Eidahl, JD, and Mikaela Burma, JD again reiterated that the job of meeting the universal service obligation does not have an expiration…
Continue ReadingPenney now one of ten Licensed Professional Engineers on staff at Vantage Point Solutions. Vantage Point Solutions is thrilled to congratulate Brad Penney, of our Engineering team, on successfully passing his Professional Engineering exam. Brad has worked diligently under the mentorship of fellow Vantage Point P.E.s since graduating from South Dakota State University in 2017….
Continue ReadingStaff members honored for expertise, dedication, and service to others at annual meeting last month. Toby Lutter, Data Network Specialist, received the prestigious Silver Dollar Award for his work on server infrastructure and backup strategies, as well as internal SQL database improvements. In his nomination, it was noted that “Toby’s opinions and expertise have gotten…
Continue Reading“The job of meeting the Universal Service obligation does not have an expiration date.” In the discussion on the future of USF, Vantage Point is – as always – taking the long view. Last week Larry Thompson, PE, Jeff Smith, Doug Eidahl, JD, and Mikaela Burma, JD submitted comments on the matter of WC Docket…
Continue ReadingFiber for your Members, Fiber for your Future. NRECA’s TechAdvantage is back, and Vantage Point Solutions is looking forward to catching up with Electric Cooperatives across the county while we gather in Nashville. Here are key areas Vantage Point is focused on ahead of TechAdvantage: Broadband, but Make it Make Sense From “we’re thinking…
Continue ReadingAll carriers offering voice services must certify training and treatment of CPNI data. CPNI Certifications are due annually by March 1, and Vantage Point’s Consulting team is available with flexible solutions to help all impacted carriers. All telecommunications carriers offering voice services, regardless of technology, are subject to the FCC Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI)…
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