NTT Docomo Pacific - Guam

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

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

NTT Docomo Pacific Guam operates the largest and most reliable mobile network in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Here are some key points about their mobile network:

  1. Network Coverage and Speed:

    • Leadership: DOCOMO PACIFIC has been the industry leader for 13 consecutive years, offering the largest cell site coverage and the widest and fastest LTE network in the Marianas.
    • Speed: The network provides fast and reliable speeds, with DOCOMO PACIFIC being the first on Guam to introduce 3G in 2008 and 4G LTE in 2012. In 2017, they introduced the Marianas' first triple-digit online speeds, increasing from 75 Mbps to 120 Mbps.
    • 5G: DOCOMO PACIFIC is the only service provider offering Mobile 5G in the Marianas, with speeds of up to 250 Mbps download and 15 Mbps upload.

  2. Investments and Upgrades:

    • The company has made significant investments and upgrades, including the acquisition of MCV Broadband in May 2013, which expanded their service offerings.
    • In February 2023, DOCOMO PACIFIC announced a multi-million dollar mobile network investment aimed at enhancing service with faster speeds, improved reliability, and greater coverage.

  3. Awards and Recognition:

    • DOCOMO PACIFIC has consistently received awards for its services, including the top GWS OneScore ranking for speed and reliability in 2019, and Pika's Best of Guam awards for Best in Mobile, Cable, and Internet Services from 2016 to 2019.

  4. Cybersecurity and Incidents:

    • In March 2023, DOCOMO PACIFIC experienced a cyberattack that affected their call hotline center, website, and internet services. The company's cybersecurity team initiated failsafe protocols to isolate the intrusion, and services were gradually restored over the following days.

  5. Future Plans:

    • NTT Docomo is planning to sell DOCOMO PACIFIC due to a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruling that declared the company in violation of authorized limits on foreign ownership. This decision is expected to impact the future operations and ownership structure of the company.

Overall, DOCOMO PACIFIC Guam's mobile network is known for its speed, reliability, and extensive coverage, making it a leading provider in the region.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
1900 MHz (PCS) GSM

NTT Docomo Pacific Guam uses the GSM frequency band 1900 MHz (PCS). This band is deployed for GSM services.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B5 (850 MHz) UMTS

NTT Docomo Pacific Guam uses the UMTS band B5 (850 MHz). This band was deployed in 2008, when the network launched 3G services.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B17 (700 MHz bc) LTE

NTT Docomo Pacific Guam uses LTE Band 17 (700 MHz bc). This frequency band was deployed in 2012.

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