Technology Management

CLEC

Financial

Management & Operations

Marketing

Rural Economic Development

Revenue Assurance

Merger & Acquisition

Provisioning & LNP

Regulatory

Business Development

National Advocacy

Strategic Planning

Turning vision into value.

Since 1970, GVNW has partnered with our rural telecom

providers to create innovative growth strategies that help

them accelerate growth and improve their decision-making

processes.

Our methods and services are specifically designed to

deliver practical, customized solutions tailored to fit the

demands of your business, reduce risk, manage costs and

capitalize on growth opportunities. This pragmatic focus

allows us to produce superior value for our clients, as well as

the exceptional outcomes they have come to expect. Your goals, our guidance, building success.With offices throughout the country and over 4 decades of experience, the GVNW team has the knowledge, resources and expertise to develop growth strategies, improve operations and maximize the organizational effectiveness for your company.

x Business development, evaluation &

implementation

xCarrier Access Billing analysis & audits

xCost separations & service allocations

x Financial services

xHuman resources & Talent acquisition

xNetwork management & analysis

xMarketing

xNational & State advocacy

xNetwork monitoring & revenue assurance

x Provisioning & LNP

x Regulatory compliance & reporting

x Rural economic development & planning

x Strategic planning

x Technology management

xUSAC/OIG audits

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Your goals, our guidance, building success.

National AdvocacyOur National Advocacy professionals have more than four decades of experience in the Federal legislative and regulatory arenas. With this experience, GVNW’s team of advocacy experts offer a valuable resource to help you achieve your company’s policy agenda on both the National and State levels.

GVNW’s National Advocacy Service team has been successfully advancing the policy

agenda of our clients for years.

x Identify key issues confronting your business

xDevelop proactive advocacy plans tailored to meet your concerns and needs

x Customize a communications strategy that anticipates issues and enables your

company to advance its policy agenda

x Monitor legislation and Federal policies for potential impact on rural

telecommunications issues affecting your company

x File comments with the Federal Communications Commission on your behalf

xDevelop testimony for Congressional hearings

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Management & OperationsGVNW’s Management and Operations Services combine innovative solutions with practical know-how to help rural telecommunications providers, like you, succeed in an increasingly complicated environment. We not only design strategies for nimble yet effective management operating models, we also identify and design distinctive capabilities to improve overall business performance.

Our experienced team of professionals bring extensive experience to virtually every

aspect of telecommunications management. Together, they provide depth and

breadth of experience that you can rely upon to give you accurate, insightful and timely

guidance when making decisions.

xCustomer service

x Financial & accounting

xHuman resources & talent acquisition

xMarketing & brand management

xMerger & acquisition

x Regulatory support & compliance

x Risk management

x Strategic planning

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Operations that embody innovation and operational excellence are vital to enhancing long-term profitability.

There’s no better strategy for impacting rural telecommunications policy than active, consistent and focused advocacy efforts.

Regulatory Compliance & Cost StudiesGVNW’s Regulatory Compliance Reporting professionals can reduce the burden and expense of complying with applicable Federal and State regulatory requirements. We provide continuous monitoring of regulatory compliance and submission of all reports to ensure your company is free to do what it does best—provide exceptional service to your customers in a cost effective way.

We can also assist with all aspects of cost studies/separations to assure your regulated

business is in compliance with all Federal and State requirements.

x Accurately calculate jurisdictional revenue requirements and access costs for use in

settlements or ratemaking

x Review, assist and complete data requests, filings and reporting for the FCC and NECA

x Prepare and submit all Federal and State regulatory reports, audits, filings, disputes,

settlements and contract issues

x Identify and allocate revenues and costs to appropriate categories and jurisdictions

x Increase effectiveness and efficiency of regulatory reporting

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Revenue AssuranceAre you confident that your company is not leaving money on the table?

Recent studies show that revenue leakage and retroactive adjustments account for up

to a ten percent loss on Carrier Access Billing transactions. These losses can have a

substantial impact on your company’s financial position.

Whether you create your Carrier Access Bills (CABs) internally or use a vendor, it is

one of your company’s largest revenue sources and should be reviewed periodically

for accuracy. GVNW has the experience, knowledge and skill to thoroughly evaluate

whatever process you use to ensure all payments are complete, accurate and timely.

x Application of tariff rates and terms and conditions of those rates

x Proper application of jurisdictional factors

xMeet point billing percentages

x Application of mileages as specified in NECA FCC #4

xCompany recorded switch records and access usage records

x Special access circuit assignment validation

x Billing accuracy

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Today’s regulatory environment makes it critical to enhance your regulatory compliance and reporting capabilities.

Studies show that companies are losing revenue on CABs transactions.

FORM 499 Form 507

IAS Certification

USAC AuditsFCC Form 477CPNI

ICLS

FCC Form 499

Monthly NECA Reporting

Technology ManagementWith knowledge and expertise that spans the current network and IT technology landscape, GVNW’s focus is on tailoring a solution that successfully achieves your unique business objectives. We cover every aspect of network, Internet, broadband and wireless technology management. From the initial feasibility study to final product deployment we’re with you every step of the way, supporting you in your goals of delivering superior products and services to your customers.

x Prepare your infrastructure to support Next Generation Networks

x Increase business agility and service availability

x Accelerate time to revenue for new services

xDramatically lower total cost of ownership

x Simplify network deployment and management

x Increase service availability, reliability and operational efficiency

x Quantify network use by application and providers – enabling appropriate pricing of services

xCost of service analysis and data tracking

x Monitor individual subscribers – identifying areas to focus marketing for upgraded services

x Interface with billing system – ensuring accurate billing and appropriate reporting to

regulatory agencies

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Transformation Services / 5-Year Strategic PlanGVNW’s Transformation Services is a comprehensive package of services specifically designed to help Eligible Telecommunications Carriers (ETCs) respond to the complex new service and reporting requirements of the FCC and State regulators.

Our regulatory compliance experts will work closely with your company to manage

all aspects of the rapidly changing Federal and State regulatory environment

including Benchmark Rate Evaluation and Implementation, the 5-Year Service Quality

Improvement Plan (the “5-Year Strategic Plan”), Mapping Services, and the many related

operational changes.

x Strategic, Network, and Services Planning

x Local Benchmark Rate Evaluation & Implementation

x 5-Year FCC Service Quality Improvement Plans (The 5-Year Plan)

x Intercarrier Compensation Analysis and Forecasts

xCorporate Financial Management Support

x Regulatory Compliance Reports

xMapping Services

x Regression Studies

x Internal Board and Staff Training Program

xCompany Education & Communications Program

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Maximizing your network’s potential increases the value of the services your network provides and generates additional revenue for your company.

The rules have changed. ETCs receiving high-cost USF support are faced with complex new service and reporting requirements.

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Rural Economic DevelopmentEach rural region needs a distinctive strategy that reflects its unique strengths. GVNW’s comprehensive economic development services are designed to help rural communities survive in today’s “new” economy by identifying and cultivating their strengths so they can successfully compete.

For more than twenty years GVNW has been helping rural communities guide economic

development toward new markets and industries that generate high-paying jobs, and

fuel more widely shared wealth and prosperity. We can provide the expertise to assist

you in helping the communities in your service area not only survive, but thrive.

x Community and demographic analysis to determine economic development

opportunities and needs

x Research legislation, network and training options

xConduct forums to determine the composition of specific economic development

x Identify business opportunities, research partnership prospects

xDetermine financing needs and evaluate potential funding sources

x Prepare a business plan appropriate for submission to private investors or government

x Assist with presentation and promotion of the final plan to appropriate decision makers

Provisioning and LNPToday’s telecommunication environment has created a challenge for ILECs, CLECs and Wireless Operators to manage the many time consuming tasks associated with number portability, interconnection and service requests. GVNW’s Operations team can assist with all elements of the LNP process and help you avoid incorrect information that leads to increased cost, as well as communications breakdowns between vendors, carriers and customers.

ASR/LSR Provisioning Services

x Entrance Facilities

x Local Interconnection Service Trunking

x Operator Assistance and Directory

Assistance Facilities

x E911 Trunking

x SS7 Links

xDS1, DS3 Services

xNumber Porting

x Local Loops

xDirectory Listings

LNP SOA Services

x Initiate port transactions

xDaily Access to NPAC Database

x Validate and Activate User Accounts

x Load and/or Modify customer NPA/NXXs

and LRNs

Save time, money and improve the overall efficiency of your company so you can focus on customer retention and acquisition.

There is no single recipe for the prosperity of rural communities.

CLECFrom evaluation to implementation, GVNW can provide your company with comprehensive assistance and a customized CLEC solution that will maximize revenue, save money and result in a positive impact on your long-term strategy.

GVNW’s team of CLEC experts have successfully navigated the regulatory realities for

more than fifty CLEC initiatives. With extensive knowledge and firsthand experience, we

know what it takes to make your company a success in the CLEC arena.

x Business plan development and implementation

xContracts and agreements

x Financial analysis and planning

x Industry notification

xMarketing

xNetwork issues

x Regulatory guidance

x Resource management

Merger & AcquisitionMerger and acquisition strategy can be a powerful and critical component in achieving organizational goals.

GVNW’s broad and varied M&A experience coupled with deep functional and industry

expertise can effectively identify, execute and integrate deals that will strengthen your

competitive advantage and add considerable value to your business.

No project is too large or too small. GVNW’s M&A team has assisted in a wide array of

transactions; from the very small single exchange companies to large consortiums

acquiring multi-region and multi-state exchanges.

x Identifying non-strategic assets (for sale)

x Assessing fair market values (valuations)

xModeling cash flows and future financial scenarios

xDue diligence and liability discovery

x Assisting with finding appropriate financing

xCompleting required regulatory filings

x Financial and tax modeling

x Pre-sale planning and marketing the company

xNegotiating acceptable terms and closing the deal

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Considering a new CLEC venture? We’ll manage the process. You manage the profits.

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The key to the bottom line is the top line (revenue growth).

GVNW ConsultingSuccess in today’s fluid and competitive environment requires an experienced partner with laser focus and the ability to execute communication, technology and media strategies that result in sustainable growth.

GVNW Consulting is one of the leading telecommunications consulting firms in the

nation specializing in services that assist in the delivery of telecom products and

services to rural areas.

Give GVNW a call to learn how our resources and expertise can help you develop

growth strategies, improve operations and maximize the organizational effectiveness

for your company.

Midwest Division

Colorado Springs, CO

719.594.5800

Springfield, IL

217.698.2700

Western Division

Tualatin, OR

503.612.4400

Southwest Division

Kerrville, TX

830.896.5200

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MarketingHigh performance in marketing requires precise customer analytics, strong value proposition delivery and integrated multi-channel communication — all operating seamlessly with a streamlined marketing team.

GVNW specializes in creative marketing solutions that help companies leverage

customer insights, develop relevant value propositions and communicate their message

effectively by combining the best mix of digital and traditional marketing channels.

xAdvertising

xBrand development and execution

xCollateral and POS materials

xDigital marketing

xMarket research & feasibility studies

x SEO / SEM / SMM

xWeb Design

D2C or B2B, social media or SEO, branding or advertising – our objective is always the same: engage, inform and persuade.

MIDWEST DIVISION2270 La Montana WayColorado Springs, CO 80918719.594.5800

3220 Pleasant Run, Suite ASpringfield, IL 62711217.698.2700

SOUTHWEST DIVISION1001 Water Street, #A-100Kerrville, TX 78028830.896.5200

WESTERN DIVISION8050 SW Warm Springs St.Tualatin, OR 97062503.612.4400

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