A VITAL ECOSYSTEM
DOCOMO PACIFIC
164 most excited about and that ’ s fiber replacement . If I can get internet speeds that are comparable to fiber without having to dig up the ground or drill holes in people ’ s walls , that ’ s a game changer .” Guam is located in what ’ s colloquially known as “ Typhoon Alley ”. Every year , some of the world ’ s most devastating storms sweep across the Pacific and break on the island . As a result , Boss explains that buildings on the island tend to be made of reinforced concrete . “ In-building penetration is a big issue ,” he says . “ If I can use 5G to go into a neighbourhood and achieve fiber-like speeds through wireless , by dropping a tower near my users , that ’ s a significant game changer for our market .”
A VITAL ECOSYSTEM
Providing world-class services in a tiny market is an ambitious goal , and DOCOMO PACIFIC fully leverages its network of partner relationships to support its goal . “ Our partnerships are incredibly important to us ,” says Boss . “ Because of our scale , we have limitations in the skills and knowhow that we can have inhouse . So we rely on
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