iConnect - Guam

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iConnect (Guam) uses 1 GSM band, 1 UMTS band, and 2 LTE bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with iConnect (Guam). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.iconnectguam.com/

iConnect Guam was a telecommunications company that provided mobile network services in Guam and the Northern Marianas. Here are some key points about its mobile network:

  1. Frequency Bands:

    • GSM: iConnect used 1 GSM band.
    • UMTS: It used 1 UMTS band.
    • LTE: It used 2 LTE bands, including LTE 700 MHz (band 12) and LTE 1900 MHz (band 2).

  2. Acquisition by IT&E:

    • On September 22, 2020, IT&E acquired iConnect's telecommunications assets, including its wireless network and customer base.
    • The acquisition was completed by the end of the year, with all iConnect cellular customers transitioning to IT&E services.

  3. Services and Plans:

    • After the acquisition, iConnect customers continued to enjoy their existing services and offerings, with no additional cost for enhanced services and expanded wireless broadband experience.
    • IT&E introduced new postpaid plans with increased data and value, including unlimited local talk, text, and social media access, as well as mobile hotspot data.

  4. Technologies and Capabilities:

    • iConnect supported technologies like iDEN (Instant Connect Push-To-Talk), GSM/GPRS 1900 MHz, UMTS/HSPA+ 1900 MHz (band 2), and LTE 700 MHz (band 12).

  5. Customer Transition:

    • During the transition period, iConnect continued to operate its network and retail locations, ensuring uninterrupted service for iDEN customers.
    • Subscribers’ phone numbers remained the same, and any necessary SIM card replacements were advised.

Overall, iConnect Guam provided a range of mobile services and technologies before its assets were acquired by IT&E, which has since integrated these services into its own offerings.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
1900 MHz (PCS) GSM

iConnect Guam uses the GSM 1900 MHz (PCS) frequency band. This band operates in the 1,850–1,910 MHz range for the uplink (mobile to base) and the 1,930–1,990 MHz range for the downlink (base to mobile).

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B2 (1900 MHz PCS) UMTS

iConnect Guam uses the UMTS B2 (1900 MHz PCS) frequency band. This band is used for UMTS (3G) services with the HSPA+ protocol.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B2 (1900 MHz PCS) LTE

iConnect Guam uses LTE B2 (1900 MHz PCS) for its LTE network.
B12 (700 MHz ac) LTE

iConnect Guam uses LTE Band 12 (700 MHz ac) for its LTE services. This band is part of the 700 MHz spectrum, which is known for its excellent propagation characteristics, allowing signals to penetrate buildings and walls easily and cover larger geographic areas with less infrastructure. The use of LTE Band 12 by iConnect Guam enables efficient and reliable mobile broadband services for its users.

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