Major Reinvestment in Marianas!

IT&E Improves Capacity and Coverage with $1-million Expansion Project

IT&E, the Marianas Communications leaders is proud to announce a new era of coverage and connectivity in the Marianas with the completion of the Capacity and Coverage Expansion Projects.

The $1-million upgrade included the installation of three new CDMA cell sites in Saipan at Gualo Rai and Kagman, and in Rota at the Northern Marianas College Library that enhanced voice and data capacity and coverage throughout the network including the zone between Songsong and Sinapalo villages.

In addition to the expanded coverage, IT&E integrated a second EV-DO carrier that doubled EV-DO capacity in Saipan’s busiest districts to address the anticipated future demand increases during periods of peak usage, and provided faster download speeds to IT&E subscribers who already enjoy the fastest network in the Marianas.

The project also included a hardware and software upgrade of the Packet Data Serving Nodes and EV-DO modules that serve the CNMI and Guam.

“We’re proud to be the first choice for communication in the Marianas, and we made these improvements to stay ahead of the demand of our customers, “ said IT&E Executive Vice President, Larry Knecht. “This project is an investment in IT&E’s future. It provides our subscriber base with an enhanced network that will exceed their demand for a faster and more complete communications experience.”

Customers who use IT&E’s BlackBerry service, aircards or smartphones can visit IT&E Customer Service where a knowledgeable Wireless Technician will upgrade their device to provide faster speeds on IT&E’s unparalleled data network.

“We brought our local customers a higher level of service that will better meet their needs in the Marianas,” said IT&E Engineering Manager, Velma Palacios. “The completion of this project enables us to continue our progress in other areas in which we can better serve our customers throughout our regional network.”

For more information about IT&E’s coverage and services, contact IT&E Customer Care at 682-4ITE (4483) at IT&E Customer Service on Middle Road.