PNCC - Palau

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PNCC (Palau) uses 1 GSM band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with PNCC (Palau). See the tables below for details.

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

The Palau National Communications Corporation (PNCC) is the leading provider of telecommunications services in the Republic of Palau. Established in 1982, PNCC has been instrumental in developing a national communications system for the island nation. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services including LTE mobile data and voice, fixed-line broadband internet, landline telephone, digital television, VHF radio, and customized ICT solutions.

Key Features of PNCC Palau Mobile Network

  1. Mobile Plans:

    • Basic Plan: $21.20 per month with 200 airtime minutes, free local text send/receive, and no mobile data included.
    • Starter Plan: $30 per month with 300 airtime minutes, 5GB mobile data, and additional data at $5.30 per GB.
    • Friends & Family Plans: Starting at $26.50 per number with varying minutes and data allowances.
    • Unlimited Plan: $158.99 per month with unlimited airtime minutes, texts, and an option to add 30GB of mobile data at no extra charge.

  2. Coverage:

    • PNCC provides 3G/4G coverage in major areas like Koror and Airai, as well as in other states such as Ngchesar, Melekeok, Ngatpang, Ngaremlengui, Ngarchelong, and Peleliu. 2G/3G service is available in all other states from Kayangel to Angaur.

  3. International Roaming:

    • PNCC offers international roaming services to several countries, including Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Austria, and many others. Data roaming is not available, and users are billed at home on their regular PNCC monthly bill.

  4. Satellite-Direct-to-Mobile Service:

    • PNCC has partnered with Lynk Global, Inc. to provide satellite-direct-to-mobile phone services using Lynk’s “cell-towers-in-space” technology. This service aims to provide connectivity across Palau’s 300+ islands, especially in remote areas and during natural disasters.

  5. Network Modernization:

    • PNCC is currently undergoing network modernization with the assistance of a $870,000 grant from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. The project includes upgrading the core network, introducing Open RAN technologies, and expanding the network footprint to underserved areas with the addition of new cell sites.

  6. Customer Support:

    • Customers can access mobile data services without sign-up if they have a valid Mobile SIM. Airtime cards can also be used for prepaid mobile data. Customer support is available through various channels, including customer support centers and email.

PNCC continues to innovate and expand its services to meet the unique needs of Palau’s geography and population, ensuring that every person in the country has access to world-class telecommunications services.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

PNCC Palau uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band operates in the range of 880 MHz to 960 MHz for the uplink and 925 MHz to 960 MHz for the downlink. The Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Numbers (ARFCNs) in this band range from 0 to 124 and 975 to 1023.

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