Rick Seemann

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New Feature: sonarPay Monthly Statement

Rick Seemann: Mar 31, 2025

March 31, 2025 We’ve introduced a new sonarPay Monthly Statement to improve how you reconcile payments and monitor cash flow. What’s New: Simplified...

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Community Engagement Strategies for Broadband Providers

Rick Seemann: Mar 17, 2025

Community Engagement Strategies for Broadband Providers: Building Trust and Adoption As broadband providers expand their networks into underserved...

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New Feature: Updated Main Menu

Rick Seemann: Mar 12, 2025

March 12th, 2025 We’ve redesigned the Sonar menu to improve navigation, organization, and usability. What’s New: Customizable Menu Size – Collapse...

New Feature: Geotab

Rick Seemann: Mar 6, 2025

March 6th, 2025 We’re excited to introduce our new GPS Integration, Geotab. We’re expanding our GPS tracking options! Sonar now integrates with...

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New Feature: DataConnect

Rick Seemann: Mar 3, 2025

March 3rd, 2025 We’re excited to introduce Sonar DataConnect—a premium feature that gives you direct, secure access to your Sonar data within our...

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Introducing Segmentable Inventory: Simplifying BEAD Compliance for ISPs

Rick Seemann: Feb 21, 2025

Government broadband funding, like the BEAD program, is a critical step in closing the digital divide. But with funding comes responsibility—accurate...

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New Feature: Segmentable Inventory

Rick Seemann: Feb 19, 2025

February 19th, 2025 We’re excited to introduce Segmentable Inventory, a major enhancement to Sonar’s inventory management system. Designed for ISPs...

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How Unit-Based Inventory Improves Compliance for Government-Funded Projects

Rick Seemann: Feb 4, 2025

Government broadband funding programs, like the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, present ISPs with a massive opportunity to...

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Top 5 Challenges ISPs Face During BEAD Implementation

Rick Seemann: Feb 2, 2025

Implementing BEAD-funded projects presents unique challenges. Identifying and addressing these early can make the difference between success and...

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Post-Award BEAD Compliance: Avoiding Penalties and Staying on Track

Rick Seemann: Jan 28, 2025

Managing BEAD funding after an award is not just about deploying broadband infrastructure—it’s about maintaining trust and accountability....

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Planning Long-Term Success for BEAD-Funded Networks

Rick Seemann: Jan 22, 2025

Creating a broadband network with BEAD funds is a significant achievement, but sustaining it requires thoughtful planning and ongoing effort. Here’s...

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When Should You Update Your FCC Broadband Labels?

Rick Seemann: Nov 27, 2024

Running a broadband business is no small feat. Between managing service plans, staying ahead of industry trends, and keeping your customers happy,...

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Sonar's Q3 Product Update: Security, Customization, and AI-Driven Enhancements

Rick Seemann: Oct 23, 2024

At Sonar, we're constantly innovating to bring you powerful new features to optimize your workflows, enhance security, and leverage cutting-edge AI....

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Make Moving Day a Breeze with Sonar’s New Future Serviceable Addresses Feature

Rick Seemann: Aug 15, 2024

Moving day can be a stressful time for everyone involved, especially when it comes to transferring essential services like internet connectivity. As...

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Sonar’s Q2 Product Update: Exciting New Features and Improvements!

Rick Seemann: Aug 8, 2024

Q2 has been an exciting period of innovation at Sonar, and we’re thrilled to share the enhancements we’ve introduced. With the new FCC Broadband...

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Do You Need FCC Broadband Labels for Your Grandfathered Internet Service Plans?

Rick Seemann: Aug 7, 2024

Hey everyone, Rick Seemann here from Sonar Software. If you’re an internet service provider in the US, you’re already aware of the new FCC broadband...

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Calix & Sonar: Supercharge Automation with Enhanced Integration

Rick Seemann: May 30, 2024

I’m excited to delve deeper into the world of enhanced Calix integrations coming to Sonar in Q2 and beyond. As you may recall from our recent Office...

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Sonar’s Q1 Innovations: Enhanced Billing, FCC Compliance, & Service Automation (Plus Q2 Sneak Peek)

Rick Seemann: May 17, 2024

Recently, I sat down with Sonar’s Sr. Director of Client Services, Georgette Lopez-Aguado for our first-ever Sonar Office Hours. We took a deep dive...

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Decoding the FCC Nutrition Labels: What Every ISP Should Know

Rick Seemann: May 7, 2024

Spoiler alert: We created an FCC Nutrition label generator for both Sonar customers and non-Sonar customers at no cost. Read on to learn more. Have...