Palau National Communications Corporation

Palau National Communications Corporation (PNCC) Network Modernization Technical Assistance

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Project Overview & Highlights

Widelity was chosen by United States Trade & Development Technical Assistance (USTDA) and in conjunction with Palau National Communications Company (PNCC) to conduct a comprehensive modernization project for the procurement and implementation of a 4G/5G Open RAN network optimized for low total cost of ownership and security.

Client:

United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)

Location:

Palau

Services:

Technical Assistance, Technical Solution, Supply Chain Analysis, Economic and Social Impact Analyses, Legal & Regulatory Analysis, Open RAN RFP, Procurement Support, TCO Analysis, Implementation Plan, 5G and Open RAN Training, SIM Transition Plan

Accomplishments:

Widelity provided a technical solution and comprehensive technical and procurement analysis to PNCC so they could procure and implement their 4G/5G Huawei-free network enhancing network coverage and resiliency in Palau.

Project Details

The Challenges

PNCC needed a trusted partner who understood the business and technology operating limitations and opportunities for a mobile network operator in a remote and distributed environment to modernize their entire communications infrastructure without a disruption of service to existing customers or negatively impacting operator KPIs.

The Solutions

Widelity provided technical, financial and use case understanding in support of PNCC’s funded program to replace their existing 3G/4G cellular system, including replacing Huawei components with 4G/5G Open RAN enabling components sourced from the Quad diplomatic countries (U.S., Australia, India, Japan). Widelity created and delivered a global Open RAN RFP from which PNCC chose best class suppliers in RAN, backhaul network, OSS and BSS systems. A SIM Transition Plan was key to facilitating PNCC’s smooth implementation of their new network built with trusted technology components.

The Results

PNCC is now well-positioned with the knowledge and plan required to upgrade and operate a state-of-the-art 5G Open RAN network.

Steve Martinez Network Strategy Division
Steve Martinez
Sr. Vice President & Director,
Network Strategy Division

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Steve Martinez Network Strategy Division

Steve Martinez

Sr. Vice President & Director,
Network Strategy Division

Esteban (Steve) Martinez is the Senior Vice President and Director of Widelity’s Strategic Networks Division, where he oversees business operations across Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Pacific Rim. Steve brings a wealth of experience from his previous leadership roles, including Director and Vice President positions at Nortel and MobileStar. Throughout his career, he has excelled in developing innovative solutions to complex networking, network deployment challenges and hard problem sets across the communications integration realm.

Steve has a proven track record of driving sales and expansion efforts in high-growth emerging markets, both domestically and internationally. His exceptional performance has garnered recognition as a Most Valuable Employee and multiple customer awards for delivering multimillion-dollar projects on time and within budget. His expertise in operations management, system design, and technology migration has been pivotal in helping clients achieve their strategic goals and ensuring long-term success.

Steve’s diverse client portfolio spans telecommunications, aerospace, distribution logistics, data backhaul, mobile network operators (MNOs), and investment companies. Known for his engineering acumen and hands-on approach, Steve excels at solving complex problems, pursuing entrepreneurial opportunities, and leveraging his varied interests to develop innovative solutions.

Residing in Texas, Steve is an avid maker with a passion for embedded controllers. He enjoys restoring British vintage roadsters, sailing, and reviving iconic 1950s radio sets and tube amplifiers.

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