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Tarana and GTA, based in Guam, have teamed up to deliver game-changing high-speed internet access to thousands of homes in the territory.

By: Brad Randall, Broadband Communities

Tarana’s next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) broadband technology now reaches thousands of homes across Guam thanks to an ongoing deployment by GTA, Guam’s longest-serving telecom provider.

So far, over 30,000 locations in the territory have already been passed in only three months of deployment, according to Tarana.

With the deployment, GTA is able to offer 500 megabits per second to residents who previously had access to speeds no greater than 25 megabits per second through copper networks, Tarana’s recent release stated.

Andrew Gayle, GTA’s COO, reported high marks from the hundreds of subscribers who have signed onto GTA’s Air Fiber services since the deployment began.

“The feedback from customers on our Air Fiber service has been great,” Gayle said. “It’s been the perfect solution for areas that don’t have GTA Fiber yet, offering fast speeds and a reliable connection.”

Additionally, GTA recently donated ngFWA access to the Guam Animals in Need (GAIN) shelter, Tarana’s release stated.

The donation was also described as a game-changer for GAIN.

“It helps us stay connected, work faster, and support more people when they need us most,” the organization’s executive director said.

Basil Alwan, Tarana’s CEO, also praised GTA’s efforts in the territory, located in the Western Pacific Ocean.

“GTA’s work to close the digital divide in Guam is critical to their community and we are very proud to support their efforts,” Alwan said. “We look forward to seeing more progress on the island.”

Meanwhile, with the deployment, GTA has joined over 250 operators to have deployed ngFWA technology from Tarana, the company’s release stated.

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