Provide a detailed profile of each active, primary Mobile Network Operator (MNO) in Micronesia. For each MNO, include: company ownership, deployed network technologies (e.g., 4G, 5G), core services offered, current subscriber count, market share percentage, the standard APN for mobile internet access, and contact information for customer support. Exclude Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs).
As of October 2023, Micronesia, a region in the Pacific Ocean, has a limited presence of Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) due to its small population and geographic challenges. Below is a detailed profile of the primary active MNOs in Micronesia:
1. FSM Telecom (Federated States of Micronesia Telecommunications Corporation)
- Ownership: Government-owned (Federated States of Micronesia).
- Network Technologies:
- 2G (GSM)
- 3G (UMTS/HSPA)
- 4G LTE (limited coverage)
- No 5G deployment as of 2023.
- Services:
- Mobile voice and SMS
- Mobile internet (3G and 4G LTE)
- Fixed-line internet and broadband
- International calling and roaming
- Subscribers: Approximately 30,000 (estimated).
- Market Share: Dominant operator with ~90% market share.
- APN for Mobile Internet:
fsmtelecomorinternet.fsm. - Customer Support:
- Phone: +691 320 2222 (Pohnpei headquarters)
- Email: support@fsmtelecom.fm
- Website: www.fsmtelecom.fm
2. NTA (National Telecommunications Authority)
- Ownership: Government-owned (Republic of the Marshall Islands, but provides services in parts of Micronesia).
- Network Technologies:
- 2G (GSM)
- 3G (UMTS/HSPA)
- 4G LTE (limited coverage)
- No 5G deployment as of 2023.
- Services:
- Mobile voice and SMS
- Mobile internet (3G and 4G LTE)
- Fixed-line internet and broadband
- International calling and roaming
- Subscribers: Approximately 5,000 in Micronesia (estimated).
- Market Share: ~10% market share.
- APN for Mobile Internet:
ntaorinternet.nta. - Customer Support:
- Phone: +692 247 4011 (Majuro headquarters)
- Email: support@ntamar.net
- Website: www.ntamar.net
Key Notes:
- Limited 5G Deployment: Neither FSM Telecom nor NTA has deployed 5G networks in Micronesia as of 2023. The focus remains on improving 4G LTE coverage.
- Geographic Challenges: The scattered islands and low population density make network deployment and maintenance challenging.
- Market Dynamics: FSM Telecom dominates the market due to its extensive infrastructure and government backing, while NTA serves a smaller segment, primarily in the Marshall Islands and parts of Micronesia.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, contacting the operators directly or visiting their official websites is recommended.