Who we are

We are the fiber optic cable company that connects Chuuk, Pohnpei and Yap (and Kosrae in 2021) to the internet. We own the cables for the government, and are responsible for installing and maintaining the fiber network. Working under the government of the Federated States of Micronesia, with funding from the World Bank, we are introducing ultra high-speed internet to help develop FSM’s economy and connect it to the rest of the world. As an FSM government corporation, our shareholders are the Government of FSM through the Department of Transportation, Communications & Infrastructure (DTC&I) and the Department of Finance and Administration (DOFA).

Fiber Network Updates

– We are working to install fiber to every home, business and school on the main islands of all four states. The estimated timeframe for this is to begin roll out in 2020.

– The undersea fiber optic cable to Kosrae is scheduled to be completed by 2021. The work is currently out for tender and work should begin in 2020.

Connection timeline

– The undersea fiber optic cable to Yap, Chuuk and Pohnpei are already operational. Kosrae is to be connected in 2021.

– Fiber to the home (FTH) in the first three states, is scheduled to begin roll out in 2020.

INVOLVED STAKEHOLDERS

CONNECTING THE FOUR STATES