# CHR Solutions

> Broadband Solutions for Communications Service Providers | CHR Solutions


## Posts

- [Your Network May Be Mostly Fiber. Your Operations Platform Still Has to Handle Everything Else](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/legacy_technologies/): Fiber is where broadband is headed, but the transition is happening market by market — not overnight. So how do established ISPs keep ordering, billing, provisioning and support running smoothly across copper, coax, fixed wireless, satellite and fiber all at once? It comes down to the operations platform, not the network itself.
- [5 Things Every SMB Should Do Right Now to Protect Itself](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/smb-cyber/): Let me start with the biggest misconception I run into every single day: "I'm too small to be a target."
- [ISP M&A in 2026: What Every Operator Needs to Know Before They Sell, Buy, or Merge](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/mergers-and-acquisitions/): M&A activity among ISPs is accelerating and is picking up quickly.
- [8 Best Practices for Managing the Broadband Construction Labor Shortage](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/broadband-labor-shortage/): The broadband construction labor shortage is coming, but it is not inevitable that it derails your BEAD deployment.
- [The Hidden Risk in BEAD Compliance: Why Managing Multiple Vendors Is Your Biggest Threat](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/bead-compliance/): BEAD compliance is a vendor coordination problem, not just a data problem.
- [Agile, waterfall, or hybrid? Here's what I learned managing engineering projects in telecom.](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/broadband-pmo/): We had designers buried in a backlog they couldn't escape. Down the hall, permit techs had almost nothing to do. Same company. Same projects.
- [Before You Sign on the Dotted Line: An Engineering Checklist for ISPs](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/engineering-checklist/): Engineering capacity will tighten first.
- [What a Career in Broadband Actually Looks Like](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/careers-in-broadband/): Carson Cooper spent six weeks last year in rural Nevada, hiking mountainous terrain, carrying equipment, and inspecting utility poles.
- [When Ground Access Isn’t an Option, Drones Go First](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/drones-go-first/): Firefighters could not safely approach the site.
- [Why Function Beats Flash in Telecom Software](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/why-function-beats-flash-in-telecom-software/): In today’s technology-driven world, it’s easy to be drawn to software that looks modern, sleek, and cutting-edge.
- [Looking Ahead: Executive Predictions for 2026](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/our-2026-predictions/): Two big things will shape 2026 for broadband: BEAD and AI.
- [Mapping the Future: How GIS Transformed Our Engineering World](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/gis-day-2025/): Only a few short years ago, our industry struggled.
- [Address Information Is Critical to Fiber Network Success](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/address-information/): Accurate address information is absolutely essential for the success of any fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) project.
- [Are Tier 2 and 3 ISPs Really Off the Hook on Cybersecurity After Submitting BEAD?](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/after-bead-cybersecurity/): Submitting your BEAD application is a big step—but it doesn’t relieve your cybersecurity obligations. The hard part isn’t the paperwork.
- [BEAD Funds Awarded](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/bead-90-days/): The awarding of BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) funds marks a pivotal moment in U.S. broadband history.
- [Why Vendor-Neutral Provisioning Is Essential for Today’s Broadband Providers](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/provisioning/): In today’s hyper-connected world, customers expect their internet service to work instantly.
- [From Award to Action: Building a BEAD Execution Roadmap](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/award-to-action/): Securing a BEAD award is an achievement worth celebrating. It represents months of preparation, community engagement, and regulatory navigation.
- [Why Detailed Route Planning Matters for U.S. Fiber Network Builds ](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/detailed-route-planning/): In the race to expand broadband infrastructure across the United States, detailed route planning is one of the most critical—and often underestimated—phases of fiber optic network deployment.
- [New BEAD Permitting Rules: What ISPs Need to Know to Stay on Track](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/bead-permitting-rules/): The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program has introduced major updates that directly affect how Internet Service Providers (ISPs) manage broadband permitting.
- [One-Touch Disconnects: Efficiency, Compliance, and Customer Satisfaction in One Move](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/click-to-cancel/): In July 2025, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the FTC’s much-anticipated “click to cancel” rule, which was set to take effect nationwide.
- [Why Choose IT Managed Services Over Hiring a Single IT Person?](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/manageservices-vs-single-it/): In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses of all sizes rely heavily on technology to operate efficiently and stay competitive.
- [Activating Telecom Software: What to Expect from a Top-Tier Team](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/activating-bss-oss/): In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses of all sizes rely heavily on technology to operate efficiently and stay competitive.
- [Stop Managing Your Network Like It’s 1999 ](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/legacy-systems/): It’s a common misconception that if your systems aren’t cloud-connected, they’re somehow protected from attack.
- [Think Twice Before Connecting Your BSS/OSS to Your Financial System](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/bss-oss-financials/): As service providers increasingly look to streamline operations, integrating systems can seem like an efficient move.
- [The Only Cybersecurity Checklist Your Network Needs](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/cybersecurity-checklist/): Cyberattacks aren’t slowing down; they’re speeding up. And the data proves it.
- [Make Broadband Design Smarter: 5 Ways to Use GIS and Drones Effectively](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/smarter-builds/): The broadband industry has entered a new era.
- [Why Cybersecurity Can’t Be Optional for Broadband Providers and SMBs](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/not-optional-cybersecurity/): In today’s hyper-connected world, cybersecurity isn’t just a technical necessity—it’s a business imperative.
- [AI is Taking Over Telecom—Are You Ready?](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/ai-omnia360/): The telecom industry isn’t just dipping its toes into Artificial Intelligence (AI); it is diving in headfirst.
- [Aerial vs. Underground Fiber: Which Deployment Method Is More Cost-Effective?](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/aerial-underground/): When deploying fiber in rural areas, broadband providers often face a critical question: Is aerial fiber cheaper than plowing?
- [Tariffs and Broadband: Every Day is a New Day](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/tariffs/): With new tariffs on the horizon, ISPs and broadband providers must prepare for supply chain disruptions, rising material costs, and evolving funding regulations.
- [Is Your ISP’s E-Commerce Game On Point? Take the Quiz! ](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/isp-ecommerce/): Increasing your subscriber base is essential for staying competitive. Is your system working for you?
- [What To Expect When You're Expecting](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/expecting/): A characteristic perspective between starting a family and building a fiber network.
- [Empowering Door-to-Door Sales with Seamless Software Solutions](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/door-to-door/): Door-to-door sales are making a comeback, especially in the broadband industry, where building personal connections can help close deals.
- [Partnerships to Fill the Digital Divide](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/partnerships-digital-divide/): Partnerships are indeed crucial in addressing the digital divide and ensuring nationwide broadband access.
- [Rising Threats](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/article-ise-rising-threats/): our own Jason Malmquist wrote an article about cybersecurity basics and what internet service providers (ISPs) need to know to protect themselves from cyberattacks.
- [Looking Ahead: Executive Predictions for 2025 in Broadband and Cybersecurity](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/our-2025-predictions/): As 2024 comes to a close, the broadband and cybersecurity landscapes continue to evolve at a rapid pace.
- [Cyberattacks are Rampant](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/cyberattacks-are-rampant/): Cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated and frequent, posing serious risks to Internet Service Providers (ISPs).
- [Strengthening Your Cybersecurity Backbone](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/strengthening-cybersecurity/): In today’s fast-paced digital world, your company’s foundation goes beyond physical infrastructure—it’s about cybersecurity.
- [How GIS is Supercharging the Broadband Industry](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/gis-supercharge-industry/): A decade ago, the broadband industry was humming along, largely unchanged in the way broadband buildouts were engineered and constructed since the widespread deployment of fiber optics.
- [Podcast: Enhancing the Broadband Experience](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/podcast-bbexperience/): In the September 27th episode of the Broadband Pulse Podcast, Jason Malmquist, EVP and Head of Software and IT Services at CHR, sat down with Sean Buckley from Lightwave+BTR to discuss the CHR's pivotal role in the broadband ecosystem and how it addresses its customers' OSS/BSS challenges.
- [A Basic Portal Won’t Cut It—Why You Need a Complete E-Commerce Solution to Stay Alive](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/ecommerce/): Tier 2 and 3 ISPs mistakenly believe that by simply offering an e-commerce interface—a basic portal where customers place orders—it’s enough to say they have e-commerce capabilities.
- [Why Outsourcing Broadband is Becoming a Go-To Solution for Many Providers](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/outsourcing/): In the ever-changing broadband market, communications service providers (CSP) are increasingly using outsourcing as a strategic move to increase efficiency, security, scalability, and profitability.
- [Five Steps to Managing Permit Processing Gridlock](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/permitting-gridlock/): due to the lack of standardization and varying lead times across different regions.
- [Why You Need to Act Now](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/act-now/): The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program aims to bridge the digital divide by providing crucial funding for broadband expansion, especially in rural and underserved areas.
- [Accurate Data Plays a Critical Role in Broadband Network Development](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/accurate-data/): The announcement from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) on new permitting guidance should serve as a beacon when highlighting the critical necessity of having precise and reliable data in the planning and design of broadband networks.
- [Efficiently Locate Competitive Opportunities Using GIS](https://chrsolutions.com/blog/locate-competitive-opportunities-gis/): Broadband service providers (BSPs) frequently invest months, and sometimes years, considering areas for network expansion.

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- [Managed IT Services St. Louis, MO](https://chrsolutions.com/managed-it-services-st-louis-mo/): St. Louis businesses with 20–500 employees typically invest $125–$250 per user per month in managed IT services covering 24/7 monitoring, cybersecurity, help desk, and compliance.
- [Managed IT Services Charlotte, NC](https://chrsolutions.com/managed-it-services-charlotte-nc/): Charlotte businesses with 20–500 employees typically invest $125–$250 per user per month in managed IT services covering 24/7 monitoring, cybersecurity, help desk, and compliance.
- [Managed Security Operations](https://chrsolutions.com/cybersecurity/managed-security-operations/): Integrated cybersecurity management that reduces tool sprawl and strengthens day-to-day protection.
- [Incident Response and Recovery](https://chrsolutions.com/cybersecurity/incident-response-recovery/): Structured response support that helps contain threats and restore operations with confidence.
- [Compliance and Governance Readiness](https://chrsolutions.com/cybersecurity/compliance-governance-readiness/): Practical cybersecurity governance that supports accountability, audit readiness, and operational control.
- [Vulnerability, Pen Testing and Exposure Management](https://chrsolutions.com/cybersecurity/penetration-testing-vulnerability-management/): Proactive risk discovery that helps organizations find security gaps before attackers do.
- [Privacy Request](https://chrsolutions.com/privacy-request/)
- [Phishing and Social Engineering Defense](https://chrsolutions.com/cybersecurity/phishing-social-engineering-defense/): Employee-focused protection that reduces human risk and strengthens security awareness.
- [Security Monitoring and Threat Detection](https://chrsolutions.com/cybersecurity/security-monitoring-threat-detection/): Continuous visibility that helps identify suspicious activity before it becomes operational disruption.
- [User, Endpoint and Identity Protection](https://chrsolutions.com/cybersecurity/endpoint-identity-protection/): Secure the people, devices, and access points that connect to your business systems.
- [Ransomware Resilience](https://chrsolutions.com/cybersecurity/ransomware-resilience/): Ransomware resilience is your organization’s ability to prevent, detect, contain, and recover from a ransomware attack with minimal disruption.
- [Open APIs & Open Digital Architecture for Telecom](https://chrsolutions.com/software-oss-bss/open-apis/): Enable fast integration, system flexibility, and an AI-ready operational foundation.
- [Network Inventory Management & GIS-Enabled Network Intelligence](https://chrsolutions.com/software-oss-bss/network-intelligence-gis/): GIS-enabled mapping and activation that connects CPE and facilities data to service delivery.
- [OSS Automation for Telecom Operators: Integrate BSS Systems & Automate the Full Service Lifecycle](https://chrsolutions.com/software-oss-bss/operational-efficiency/): Automate sales, billing, service, and support to reduce cost and improve performance.
- [Telecom Billing Software for CSPs, ISPs & Cable Operators](https://chrsolutions.com/software-oss-bss/telecom-billing-software/): Unify rating, invoicing, and subscription management to improve accuracy and revenue performance.
- [Telecom Customer Experience Management Software](https://chrsolutions.com/software-oss-bss/customer-experience/): Improve onboarding, enable self-service, and deliver consistent digital engagement across the customer lifecycle.
- [Telecom Order Management System: Faster Time to Market](https://chrsolutions.com/software-oss-bss/faster-time-to-market/): Launch new services quickly with automated, end-to-end provisioning and activation workflows.
- [Drone-Enabled Fielding](https://chrsolutions.com/engineering-services/drone-enabled-fielding/): Rapid drone aerial survey for broadband infrastructure that reduces risk and accelerates deployment timelines.
- [Pole Loading Analysis & Make-Ready Engineering](https://chrsolutions.com/engineering-services/pole-loading-make-ready/): Disciplined pole loading analysis and infrastructure access engineering that protects schedule and capital performance.
- [AI-Driven Fiber Optic Network Design](https://chrsolutions.com/engineering-services/fiber-optic-network-design/): Optimized fiber optic network design that improves capital efficiency and build performance.
- [Network Planning and Design](https://chrsolutions.com/engineering-services/network-planning-design/): Disciplined expansion planning that protects capital and accelerates returns.
- [GIS Mapping Services for Broadband & Fiber Networks](https://chrsolutions.com/engineering-services/gis-mapping/): Establish a reliable geospatial system of record for scalable broadband network operations.
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- [Regional Fiber Connect](https://chrsolutions.com/regional-fiber-connect/): Accelerate fiber deployment, improve resilience, and connect with the region’s network leaders.
- [CHR Cybersecurity BYTE](https://chrsolutions.com/byte/): Get cybersecurity designed to support your business not complicate it.
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- [Careers](https://chrsolutions.com/careers/): Whether you're looking to start your career or advance it, you can find your perfect job here at our company.
- [Arun Pasrija, Ph.D](https://chrsolutions.com/arun-pasrija-2/): In his leadership role at CHR, Arun is responsible for the overall vision and strategy for the company.
- [Jim Pendergast ](https://chrsolutions.com/jim-pendergast-2/): Outside Director and Chair of Audit Committee; former CEO and co-founder of Fiber America, Inc.
- [Douglas Benedict](https://chrsolutions.com/douglas-benedict/): Douglas B. Benedict is the Managing Principal of Regent Advisors, a private corporate advisory firm serving technology, software and communications clients.
- [Don Benson](https://chrsolutions.com/don-benson/): Mr. Benson is a senior executive whose career has been exceptionally broad‑based, spanning human resource management, corporate administration, and management information systems across domestic and international operations.
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- [OSS/BSS Software](https://chrsolutions.com/software-oss-bss/): Streamline operations. Accelerate revenue. Delight customers.
- [Cybersecurity](https://chrsolutions.com/cybersecurity/): Always-on protection for growing businesses.
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