US invests in Palau''s mobile network upgrade in
USTDA said the technical assistance will provide PNCC with the necessary support including data, analysis, designs and detailed
The upgraded network – currently in the design and planning phase – will enable higher speeds and more reliable mobile broadband across Palau, and is funded in part by a $14.24 million U.S. grant aimed at expanding secure 5G infrastructure pitiviti.org.
Setting up a 5G base station is expensive, with costs ranging from $100,000 to $200,000 per site. This price includes hardware, installation, site rental, and maintenance. Urban areas often have higher costs due to land prices and infrastructure challenges.
The shift to 5G will significantly boost Palau's current wireless network, enhancing speed, coverage, and data transmission capacity. This will open doors to a plethora of innovative applications that are currently hampered by 4G limitations. Imagine a Palau transformed by 5G:
Mid-2023 Palau launched a 4G/5G Open RAN modernization project, funded by a $14.24 million U.S. grant, making Palau the first Pacific Islands country to pursue a commercial 5G Open RAN deployment.
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