Guam, a US territory located in the Pacific Ocean, is the largest and southernmost of the Mariana Islands with a population of approximately 170,000. Its geographical isolation presents unique challenges in terms of telecommunications and technology. The island has a fairly concentrated population with most residents living in the central and northern areas. The Guam Power Authority and the Guam Waterworks Authority provide most of the island's infrastructure services. Due to its strategic location, Guam is a major hub for undersea fibre optic cable interconnection. While the telecom sector is technologically advanced, the renewable energy sector is still developing, with solar power and wind energy being the primary focus areas. Guam's technology sector is in a growth phase, with an emphasis on improving internet connectivity and digital services. High costs and logistical constraints due to the island's location present challenges in infrastructure development.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 3 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
GTA, short for Guam Telephone Authority, is a telecommunications company operating in Guam. It was founded in 1972 as a public agency, with the purpose of providing the island's residents with reliable and efficient telecommunication services. In 2005, the company was privatised and acquired by TeleGuam Holdings LLC, a local company owned by Advantage Partners LLP, a private equity firm based in Japan. US-based Huntsman Family Investments (HFI) confirmed its acquisition of TeleGuam Holdings (trading as GTA), from Japanese private equity firm Advantage Partners in July 2017.
IT&E Guam is a telecommunications company based in Guam. Established in 1986, it provides a range of services including mobile, internet and digital television services to both residential and commercial customers. The company is a subsidiary of PTI Pacifica Inc., a privately held company based in the United States.
IConnect Guam, also known under the names Choice Phone LLC, iCan GSM, and Wave Runner LLC, was a telecommunications company based in Guam. On 22 September 2020, IT&E acquired the assets of iConnect Guam, including its wireless network. This acquisition marked a new chapter in the...