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GSM Network Launched in Guam

Guam's telecoms operator, GTA has launched its new GSM network, with a new brand name for its wireless subsidiary. MPULSE wireless operation includes MPULSE GSM as well as MPULSE TDMA network of wireless service. MPULSE TDMA is GTA's original cellular network. The second quarter of the calendar will also see additional cell towers and sites established in the south and central-east side of the island. Phase 1 of the network was built last August with the erection and testing of new monopole cell towers and cell sites at various locations in the central and northern parts of Guam.

Bob Taylor, GTA's President and CEO, officially launched the new MPULSE GSM network in conjunction with the opening of the new MPULSE mobile store at the Agana Shopping Center. The new retail shop functions as a sales outlet for all MPULSE mobile services and phones as well as a customer payment center for GTA's other landline and internet services.

"We've had a tremendously busy first year in 2005 as the newly privatized GTA. We invested close to $25 million in infrastructure upgrades and improvements, repairs, new equipment, new technology and new services. GTA is committed to bring the best in telecommunication services to Guam consumers and we're very pleased to start 2006 on a high note with the launch of our all-new GSM network," said Taylor in his opening ceremony speech.