The Palau National Communications Corporation has chosen three U.S. companies to implement Open Radio Access Network (RAN) technologies across the country. This marks the first time Open RAN will be deployed in the Pacific region, representing a significant development for telecommunications infrastructure there.
According to officials, this technology is expected to strengthen secure 4G and 5G connectivity in Palau. It will also support digital supply chain resilience and offer new business opportunities for American firms.
This project is being carried out with support from the Quad partnership, which includes the United States, Australia, India, and Japan. The group has committed about $20 million to help build secure and resilient telecommunications systems in Palau. The initiative aims to promote both digital and economic growth in the Pacific region.
"This network represents the first Open RAN deployment in the Pacific – a major step forward for trusted telecommunications infrastructure in the region. This critical technology will enhance secure 4G and 5G connectivity, improve digital supply chain resilience, and create new business opportunities for American companies," according to a statement from officials.
"The United States, together with Quad partners Australia, India, and Japan, has pledged approximately USD $20 million to support secure, trusted, and resilient telecommunications infrastructure in Palau. The partnership will continue to advance digital and economic prosperity in the Pacific," officials added.
