Network Performance Testing: What it Means for You
September 13, 2018
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) has established a uniform framework for Network Performance Testing, which tests speed and latency performance for recipients of high-cost universal service support who serve fixed locations. Here is what it means for you: 1. You’re almost certainly required to comply. If your network receives high-cost support, you are probably…
Continue ReadingFCC Adopts Broadband Network Testing Requirements
July 12, 2018
The FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) has established a uniform framework for testing the speed and latency performance for recipients of high-cost universal service support who serve fixed locations. Testing results will be submitted as a part of carriers’ annual compliance certifications. Failure to comply with the established Network testing rules and the required service…
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Vantage Point exceeds $1.4 Billion in Loan and Grant Funding for Clients
February 5, 2018
With success in NY Grant program, Vantage Point exceeds $1.4 billion in broadband financing secured for clients. $1.4 billion, with a B. That’s the milestone recently crossed by Vantage Point Solutions measuring the loan and grant financing they have secured for clients. In the New NY Broadband Grant Program’s Phase 3 grants, announced January 31,…
Continue Reading“WannaCry” Ransomware
July 10, 2017
On May 12, 2017, a new ransomware program was discovered known as WannaCry, WCry, or Wanna Decryptor. As of May 16, there are over 374,000 unique addresses infected – and growing every minute. WannaCry attacks by encrypting and holding data for ransom, currently set at 0.1781 bitcoins (approximately $300 USD). According to the FBI Cyber…
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