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INVITATION TO BID: SECURITY SERVICES FOR FSMTC HQ POHNPEI

The Federated States of Micronesia Telecommunications Corporation is inviting bid proposal from interested bidder(s) to provide the following services: To furnish the Corporation a uniformed security guard service consisting of fifteen (15) hours per day security service from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. from Monday to Fridays and twenty four (24) hours service on Weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, a total of 123 working hours per week including holidays; security guard service for the FSM Telecommunications Corporation facilities and grounds located in Kolonia, Pohnpei; including, but not limited to FSMTC main building, related facilities and structures and all vehicles and equipment situated in the communication area. Agency shall provide not less than one security guard at all times between the hours of 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. on weekdays and on weekends from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. (24 hours).

Sealed bids shall be addressed to:

Mr. Fredy S. Perman
Executive Vice President/COO
P.O. Box 1210
Kolonia, Pohnpei FM 96941

Bid will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on September 13, 2010. FSMTC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and/or to waive any informalities or imperfections in the bidding in the interest of FSMTC. Citizens preference shall be granted to FSM citizens in accordance with 55 FSM 401 etc. seq.

INVITATION TO BID: SECURITY SERVICES FOR FSMTC CHUUK STATION

The Federated States of Micronesia Telecommunications Corporation is inviting bid proposal from interested bidder(s) to provide the following services: To furnish the Corporation a uniformed security guard service consisting of fifteen (15) hours per day security service from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. from Monday to Fridays and twenty four (24) hours service on Weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, a total of 123 working hours per week including holidays; security guard service for the FSM Telecommunications Corporation facilities and grounds located in Weno, Chuuk; including, but not limited to FSMTC main building, related facilities and structures and all vehicles and equipment situated in the communication area. Agency shall provide not less than one security guard at all times between the hours of 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. on weekdays and on weekends from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. (24 hours).

Sealed bids shall be addressed to:

Mino S. Mori
FSMTC State Manager - Chuuk
P.O. Box 156
Kolonia, Pohnpei FM 96942

Bid will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on August 16, 2010. FSMTC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and/or to waive any informalities or imperfections in the bidding in the interest of FSMTC. Citizens preference shall be granted to FSM citizens in accordance with 55 FSM 401 etc. seq.

FSMTC BOARD ANNOUNCES NEW SERVICES, RATES AND OFFICERS

The Board of Directors for the FSM Telecommunications Corporation, FSMTC, is pleased to inform the general public and its valuable customers that the new services and tariffs as proposed and posted on February 19, 2010 have been approved in its entirety in our meeting of April 13, 2010. The Board is confident that with the new services and rates, a new era of Internet use in our country will be ushered in. New Internet access service such as ADSL as an always on unlimited dedicated Internet service with a low fixed monthly charge should open opportunities not only for businesses but homes. The way we communicate to do our business, enjoy electronic media such as music, video, social sites or simply just be in intimate contact with our loved ones wherever they are should be better and faster with ADSL being deployed in all states.

FSMTC is now tasked to begin deploying the ADSL services as follows:

  • Pohnpei April 26, 2010
  • Yap May 10, 2010
  • Chuuk May 20, 2010
  • Kosrae May 31, 2010

Customers may register interest at www.iSPEED.fm or visit your local FSMTC office to fill out an application form. Copies of the approved new services and rates are available at FSMTC offices and also download a copy here. FSMTC will be contacting all its Internet T1 customers and advising them of what to expect and the necessary commercial arrangements regarding the new rates.

FSMTC will continue to work hard to improve and deploy new services in FSM. All equipment required for expanding cellular coverage in all four states have arrived in Pohnpei and is being currently sorted to be shipped out to respective states. FSMTC has 26 cell sites up to today and will be installing additional 26 cell sites within the next three months.

The Board also approved funding for new digital wireless TV system for the State of Chuuk and upgrade of the TV system in the State of Yap. The digital wireless system was tested and accepted in Chuuk as the appropriate TV solution. When complete, at least 30 channels will be broadcasted. The manufacturing and delivery of the TV will be for the next six months.

Finally, the Board wishes to take this opportunity to advise the general public that current Chief Executive Officer and President of FSMTC, Mr. Takuro Akinaga, will be retiring effective April 26, 2010. Mr. Akinaga has been the most instrumental figure for telecommunication in this country and without his able and astute leadership, the country would not have been where it is now with its telecommunications infrastructure. The Board thanks Mr. Akinaga for his over 25 years of service and wishes him all the best. In this regard, the Board is pleased to announce that it has promoted the current Chief Operating Officer and Vice President, Mr. John Sohl, to be the next CEO and President of FSMTC. Mr. John Sohl has been the COO and Vice President of FSMTC for over 20 years. The Board is also pleased to announce that the current Customer Care/Marketing Manager, Mr. Fredy Shoniber Perman, has been promoted to become the next COO and Vice President. Mr. Perman has been in his current position for about nine years.

Should there be any question or comment regarding this public announcement, please do not hesitate to contact any of your local FSMTC office. Thank you.

ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

With the submarine fiber cable laid between Pohnpei and Guam and going LIVE April 2010, FSMTC now undertakes to reform its Internet rates and also introduce BRAND NEW Internet services.

The Board of Directors met February 19, 2010 and gave the new proposed Internet tariffs their provisional approval pending general public comments and feedback. The proposed tariff will change section 4 and 5 of FSMTC Tariff.

    WHAT'S NEW?

    • HIGH SPEED BROADBAND INTERNET
    • Global IP over T1 - PREMIUM
    • Reduced Rates up to 83% for Global IP over T1 Basic
    • Very high bit-rate Digital Line Subscriber or VDSL
    • Business Asynchronous Digital Subscriber Line or Business ADSL
    • Home Asynchronous Digital Subscriber Line or Home ADSL
    • EDGE and GPRS Data Service on Cellular Services

    WHAT'S CHANGING?

    • New FASTER HIGH SPEED dedicated Internet access services with much lower prices and insert in Section 5 - Internet Services of the Tariff
    • New pricing for Domestic and International Digital Circuits in Section 4 - Private Lines of the Tariff
    • Remove and discontinue Visitor package dial-up Internet access
    • Remove all dedicated Internet access services listed in Section 5 - Internet Services of the Tariff

    WHAT'S NOT CHANGING?

    • Postpaid Dial-Up Internet
    • Prepaid Dial-Up Internet
    • Prepaid WiFi

You can download a pdf copy of the detailed proposed rates here:Section 4 and Section 5 of the FSMTC Tariff. By virtue of Title 21 Chapter 2 Section 228 of the FSM code, FSM Telecommunications Corporation wishes to invite comments from the general public on the new provisional service rates.

Deadline for accepting comments will be thirty (30) days from the posting of this announcement. Date posted: February 19, 2010. Comments should be addressed to:

    FREDY PERMAN
    CUSTOMER CARE/MARKETING MANAGER
    FSM Telecommunications Corporation
    P.O. Box 1210, Pohnpei FM 96941
    ph: (691) 320-2740 fax: (691) 320-2745
    email: tariffcomments@telecom.fm

FSM TELECOM ISSUES SCHEDULE FOR FIBER OPTIC CABLE ROUTE

FSM Telecommunications Corporation has issued a cable awareness package, warning vessels to steer clear of the route where the fiber optic cable will be laid.

The cableship Tyco Durable will be conducting the installation of the cable. The estimated dates for this installation is January 8 -15, 2010. As required by international law, all vessels and fishing gear should be one mile away from a working cableship. Drifting longlines should be kept 3 miles away. You can download the FSM Telecom Fiber Optic Cable Awareness Package for further operation details.

FSMTC LAUNCHES INTERNATIONAL SMS AND 2-WAY WEBSMS

FSMTC is pleased to announce the launch of two exciting services:

International SMS and 2-Way WebSMS are value added features that shows FSMTC is working hard to keep you connected!

FSM TELECOM SIGNS CONTRACT WITH TYCO TELECOMMUNICATIONS TO CONSTRUCT AN INTERNATIONAL FIBER OPTIC CONNECTION

More than eight years in the planning, FSMTC has finally executed a contract with Tyco Telecommunications to construct an extension that will enable FSMTC to have international fiber connectivity to Guam. The extension will provide high bandwidth connectivity between the FSM and the rest of the world. The target date of completion is March 2010.

Using the latest undersea cable network technology, this connectivity will enable FSMTC to provide FSM with the same telecommunications access and services available in major countries and cities throughout the world. In particular, the extension will be comprised of a one fiber pair segment that will ultimately enable connectivity through another cable system back to Guam including access to multiple 10 Gbps wavelengths. Since Guam is a regional node, FSMTC will have a variety of onward connectivity options.

This extension represents phase one of FSMTC's submarine fiber cable network plans; the next phase being the development of a domestic inter island cable networks. However, all islands will be able to realize more reliable and expanded services such as improved voice calling and faster Internet as a result of the completion of phase one. Phase one marks the beginning of the deployment of modern submarine fiber networks that will serve government, commercial and private communities for many years to come.

SUN OUTAGES MAY DISRUPT SERVICE

FSM Telecommunications Corporation (FSMTC) would like to inform all customers that you may experience brief disruptions in service in March due to a seasonal technical phenomenon called "sun outage." For a period of about two weeks, the sun causes "solar interference" to all geostationary satellite signals. The outage could disrupt calls to and from places within the FSM.

Sun outage interference to satellite-based telephone and internet service typically occur during the months of February/March and September/October. Each outage could last for up to 15 minutes, although the actual window of time the outages occur will vary depending on specific satellite and earth station locations. The effects of a sun outage vary throughout the 15 day period. The interference will gradually decrease once it reaches its peak and become less noticeable each day after.

Unfortunately, there is technically nothing we can do to prevent sun outages from occurring. Each satellite service that we receive signals from will experience this interference at predictable times. Outages will usually occur from late-morning to mid-afternoon, depending on the time of year and satellites affected. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

Sun Outage Effects on Cable TV

At first, the effects of a sun outage are minimal, beginning as "sparkles" in the picture during the first few days. Viewers will notice a slow degradation of picture for up to 10 minutes, followed by several minutes of total disruption, then, the picture will slowly clear again. Gradually, it worsens to the point of total outage. Some channels will experience "blocks" or "freeze frames" in the picture before and after the peak times.

Once it reaches its peak, the interference will gradually decrease becoming less noticeable each day after. Unfortunately, there is technically nothing we can do to prevent these sun outage effects. The best advice we can offer when experiencing problems is to be patient while the sun outage passes naturally. See prediction times for interference.

INTELSAT - NSS5 SATELLITE
Location Date Start End Duration
Pohnpei 3/15 23:39 23:41 2
3/16 23:37 23:42 5
3/17 23:37 23:41 4
Chuuk 3/15 23:28 23:42 4
3/16 23:37 23:42 5
3/17 23:38 23:41 3
Yap 3/14 23:29 23:31 2
3/15 23:27 23:32 5
3/16 23:27 23:32 5
Kosrae 3/16 23:41 23:44 3
3/17 23:40 23:44 4
3/18 23:40 23:44 4
Ulithi 3/13 23:28 23:35 7
3/14 23:26 23:35 9
3/15 23:26 23:35 9
3/16 23:26 23:35 9
3/17 23:26 23:34 8
3/18 23:29 23:30 1
UUNET March 3 - 5 00:18 00:24 6
AT&T March 5 - 7 00:20 00:25 5
France Tel March 3 - 5 00:18 00:24 6
Tata (VSNL) March 3 - 5 00:15 00:22 7
KDD March 12-14 23:24 23:29 5
KDD March 12-14 23:24 23:29 5
LORAL SKYNET - TELSTAR 18 SATELLITE
Kapolei March 11-15 03:21 03:29 8
Pohnpei March 13-22 03:02 03:18 16
Chuuk March 13-22 03:01 03:17 16
Kosrae March 13-22 03:02 03:18 16

HUAWEI SIGNS GSM/GPRS/EDGE NETWORK AGREEMENT WITH FSMTC IN AUSTRALIA

Sydney, Australia -24 November, 2006, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. ("Huawei"), a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, today announced that it has signed a GSM/GPRS/EDGE agreement with the Federated States of Micronesia Telecommunications Corporation (FSMTC), to replace and upgrade its existing GSM network to a GSM/GPRS/EDGE network with high speed packet data service capabilities.

Under the agreement, Huawei will provide FSMTC with a total EDGE network solution from basic call services, packet data services, through to Intelligent Network capability, including value added services like short messages, voice mails and prepaid. In the mean time, Huawei will deploy Mobile Softswitch solution based on the advanced R4 architecture to satisfy FSMTC's network expansion requirements, and enable the telecom service provider to evolve into 3G smoothly in the future.

Mr. Joseph Zhou, Managing Director of Huawei Australia said: "Huawei has extensive experience in the development of network solutions and rich experience in telecoms industry worldwide. We are extremely pleased to be partnering with FSMTC to expand and upgrade their system with Huawei's more advanced EDGE solution."

The network rollout is to be deployed in three stages across the four major islands, which are Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap, and Kosrae in Micronesia. This project starts immediately and is likely to be completed by January 2008.

Mr. Takuro Akinaga (CEO) from FSMTC said: "Micronesia has a unique environment where we need to construct a network across four islands. Each of the four groups of islands present its own network coverage challenges. We recognize the limitations on our current network and appreciate how we would like to continue to upgrade our services so it was important for us to choose a supplier who not only had reliable and future proof technology but also has the flexibility to increase our network capacity quicker. In the end, we chose Huawei because of their proven technological expertise and their vast experience around the globe in building reliable and high performance networks. This is an exciting time for FSTMC and our partnership with Huawei will allow our valued customers in Micronesia to enjoy state of the art services parallel to those enjoyed in the developed countries like USA or Australia."

FSMTC currently has approximately 20,000 mobile subscriber base. With the construction of the new EDGE network it is envisioned that FSMTC will grow through the ability to offer packet data services, increased performance and advanced value added services.

About Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. ("Huawei") is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world. The company is dedicated to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and potential growth for its customers. Huawei's products and solutions are deployed in over 100 countries and serve 28 of the world's top 50 operators, as well as over one billion users worldwide. For more information, please visit www.huawei.com.

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Kevin Crouch
Fleishman - Hillard
Kevin.crouch@fleishman.com
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M : +61 04034837429

SALES & MARKETING TRAINING FOR MICRONESIA REGION

A sales and marketing management training, sponsored by the Pacific Islands Telecommunications Association (PITA), was held in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) from June 5-9, 2006. The workshop was conducted at the FSMTC – FSM Telecommunications Corporation.

This is the first time for a PITA event to be held in the Micronesian region. The complete program was developed to be delivered over a period of 40 hours or 5 days. The week-long training provided participants with the knowledge, skills and tools to market and sell their services, particularly in the telecommunication industry in the Pacific Island region.

The workshop accommodated participants from Tonga, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Palau and the FSM.

The instructor, Steven Cordeiro, helped delegates identify and understand the elements of marketing, sales and customer service and their relationship with each other in the broader contest of the business. Participants were given a chance to develop marketing strategies using the tools and skills they have learned during the training. These strategies were then presented to an audience, which included management of the FSM Telecom.

A farewell dinner, hosted by FSMTC, was held on Friday, June 9, at the Ocean View Hotel. Participants were presented with certificates, recognizing their completion of the PITA Sales and Marketing Management Training.

FSMTC LAUNCHES WIRELESS TV!

FSM Telecommunications Corporation is pleased to announce the soft launch of its newest service, Digital Wireless TV! This service will be available in Yap starting Tuesday, May 10, 2005.

To subscribe to ICTV-Yap, customers must have good credit standings with FSM Telecom. Customers need to fill out an application and pay a $25 activation fee. There will be a two-month trial period in Yap, so the monthly recurring charge will be waived until July 31, 2005.

The basic channel lineup will include CNN, BBC, ABC-Australia, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Cartoon Network, NHK, Knowledge Channel, NOW, Channel V, ESPN and Star Sports. The two premium channels are Star Movies and the National Geographic Channel. The channel lineup may change and additional premium channels added as we progress.

A customer applying for the service will receive an antenna and a decoder. Because this service employs towers that transmit microwave signals to the antenna, subscribers will require a line of sight between the transmission tower and the home antenna. Ask the local customer service representative if your home is within line of sight before applying for the service.

As we near the end of the trial period, more information on activation, coverage, monthly charges and other fees will be made available to the public.

NEW FSMTC LOGO APPROVED

old logo new logo

On April 04, 2005 the FSM Telecommunications Corporation (FSMTC) Board of Directors unanimously approved a new Telecom logo.

The new logo will be used on all FSMTC stationery, business cards, advertisements, vehicles, and promotional materials, as the old logo is eventually phased out.

It was designed by Jason Aubuchon, who is well-known throughout the FSM as a graphic artist and who has an extensive background in product and corporate design, and website development.

The design is the result of many months of conceptualizing and discussion between Aubuchon and the FSMTC management. "The FSMTC management and I felt it was important to include the name, ‘fsmtc' in the body of the logo to assist in name recognition and awareness of the FSMTC," explained Aubuchon. “The blue in the 'fsm' is of course the nation's color. The swoosh and star represents the satellite dish and the states in the federation.”

Fredy Perman, FSMTC Marketing Manager, said, "the Board of Directors confirmed the feelings of the management that a new, bold and updated logo design was a necessary element in the success of image and marketing programs and in future programs of a similar nature." The new logo is now prominently used on FSM Telecom’s official website at http://www.telecom.fm and on its newly launched FSM public portal website at http://www.fm.

LIVE RADIO BROADCAST

Do you have a loved one or friend who would be interested to know what is happening in the islands, but is out of reach of that conventional radio? FSM Telecom is pleased to announce that it is now streaming each of the state radio stations in Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap and Kosrae here.

Anybody who has access to the Internet with audio output (speakers or headphones) can easily tune-in. Below are the links for each state radio station.

Please spread the word about this free service brought to you LIVE courtesy of FSMTC.

DISCLAIMER: Streaming radio service is a service provided AS IS. Content of radio broadcast is the responsibility of each radio station and FSM Telecom assumes no liability or warranty of service. Should there be any need to question content of the radio broadcast being streamed please contact the radio station directly.

Online Phonebook available

The FSM Phonebook is available here.

Please note that the phone listings on these pages are AS IS listed when the customer originally established their phone account with FSM Telecom. In order to help us list your phone correctly, it is important that you provide accurate information on how you want your phone number(s) to be listed at the service order application level. If you do not desire your phone number to be listed, you may request an 'unlisted' number. Remember that we do charge a nominal fee of $1.00 per month to withold your number--the fee applies to all types of numbers which a customer chooses to withold, including numbers on a "hunt" group and Internet lines.

Please check your listings and contact us if you see any errors with your listings. Thank you for your patronage.

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Policy on Payment of Bills

FSM Telecommunications Corporation wishes to inform the public that a new policy on payment of telephone bills will be in effect starting September 01, 2003. The existing ten percent discount on full payments has been amended as follows:

To be entitled for 10% discount, the following two conditions must be met.
  • An account must be paid in full
  • Amount owed has to be less than 60 days old.
Contact our Customer Service Representatives for details.
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