FSM TRA

19/12/2025

Healthy competition helps keep prices fair and service quality high. As part of its regulatory mandate, the FSM Telecommunication Regulation Authority (TRA) has completed a review of the mobile market and reached a preliminary view that one provider holds a dominant position.

We are interested in hearing your views on this position before finalizing a determination of a Dominant Service Provider in the FSM. For more information, visit our website or this link:https://tra.fm/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Draft-Decision-on-Dominant-Service-Providers-Redacted.pdf

Where a provider is designated as a Dominant Service Provider (DSP), the TRA may apply appropriate safeguards to protect consumers and promote competition by regulating prices or maintaining service standards. This follows the TRA’s established regulatory processes.

13/11/2025

Selling routers, modems, or other telecom equipment? No license needed.
Selling or reselling internet/data services? You must have a TRA license under FSM law.

Let’s keep our telecommunications market fair, open, and compliant.
Learn more at: https://tra.fm/friendly-notice-to-vendors-of-telecommunications-equipment-and-internet-services/

13/11/2025

S-band Spectrum Announcement
The TRA has recently licensed spectrum to Starlink in a new satellite frequency band (known as the S-Band) for the first time in Federated States of Micronesia. This is part of our ongoing work to manage FSM’s radio spectrum (the invisible airwaves that carry mobile, TV, and internet signals). This assignment is an important step in enabling new types of mobile and communication services via satellite, which could help improve connectivity in remote and underserved areas.
Supporting the improvement of connectivity for people all across the country is one of our key objectives, and managing spectrum efficiently is an important part of making that possible.
This milestone highlights our ongoing work to support technological innovation while safeguarding the public interest.

06/10/2025

The Federated States of Micronesia Telecommunication Regulation Authority (TRA) invites applications for two positions under the Digital FSM Project:

Assistant Legal & Regulatory Officer

Assistant ICT & Spectrum Officer

These roles support the Authority’s work in legal compliance, market regulation, ICT systems, and spectrum management in accordance with the FSM Telecommunications Act 2014. Candidates will work closely with TRA officers in ensuring effective oversight, enforcement, and advancement of the telecommunications sector. If interested, please apply by October 31st, 2025.

For detailed terms of reference and application instructions, visit https://tra.fm/vacancy-announcement/

20/08/2025

We’ve published our 2024 Market Development Report!
The Telecommunications Regulation Authority (TRA) is pleased to share our 2024 Annual and Market Development Report, which looks at how FSM’s telecom market has been changing. The report also highlights the key developments over the past year and outlines the key trends, progress, and ongoing challenges in FSM’s telecommunications sector.
What we found:
• Starlink has shaken things up in FSM’s internet market, bringing faster satellite internet at lower prices
• Competition in the mobile market remains limited, resulting in FSM’s mobile prices being among the highest compared to similar countries
• We’re starting to see the benefits of competition, but there are still some big challenges ahead for the FSM telecommunications sector
• We can support consumer choice, by ensuring that FSM offers an open and fair environment that welcomes competition.
The report also outlines steps TRA is taking to address these challenges and improve services for all FSM citizens.
Read the full report on our website here:https://tra.fm/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/TRA-FY2023-24-Market-Development-and-Annual-Report-R.pdf

Send a message to learn more

08/08/2025

The Telecommunications Regulation Authority (TRA) notes that FSM Telecommunications Corporation (FSMTC) recently issued a text message to its customers referring to “an impending tariff increase on all service charges” and attributing this to “additional regulatory costs incurred from TRA.”

For public information, the TRA’s regulatory fees and charges applicable to FSMTC and other licensees have remained unchanged since 2019. The current fee schedule is available on our website:

https://tra.fm/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Telecommunications-Schedule-of-Fees.pdf

In correspondence with the TRA, FSMTC advised that the proposed tariff adjustments were approved by its Board to address broader operational cost pressures, including global inflation.

According to the most recent financial data available to the TRA, regulatory fees accounted for approximately 1.7% of FSMTC’s total operating expenses in the last financial year.

The TRA continues to engage with FSMTC regarding sector developments and planned changes to consumer tariffs.

30/05/2025

We want to hear from you!
At the TRA, our goal is to keep you informed and empowered with the latest updates, tips, and resources about telecommunications in FSM.

But we need your help to make sure we’re on the right track!
Are our posts helpful to you? Is there anything you’d like to learn more about? What topics would you like to see us cover?

Your feedback is important to us and helps us create content that truly matters to YOU. Whether it's tips on saving on mobile bills, updates on telecom infrastructure, or how to file a complaint, we want to hear what would be most valuable for you.

Drop your thoughts in the comments below or send us a message—let’s work together to make sure your voice is heard!

30/05/2025

Job Opportunity Alert!
The FSM Telecommunication Regulation Authority (FSM TRA) is now accepting applications for the position of Deputy Chief Executive.

Location: Kolonia, Pohnpei
Salary: $45,000/year (or commensurate with qualifications and experience)
Apply by: June 30, 2025

This is a leadership role at the heart of FSM’s telecom sector. For full details and how to apply, view the official vacancy announcement via https://tra.fm/vacancy-announcement/

Apply via email: [email protected] | cc: [email protected]

09/05/2025

Updated broadband interest cost!

How much does basic broadband internet cost?
Competition is driving FSM broadband prices down and improving internet service quality. Since our November 2024 price comparison, several providers have either reduced prices, or improved the quality offered, or both. Below are the latest basic broadband plans offered by each service provider for each technology they support.
You may visit the provider’s websites for more information and up-to-date pricing.

27/03/2025

Mobile competition in FSM
Can competition transform FSM’s mobile market?
Competition in the mobile market works—even in small markets like Pacific Island Countries! When multiple providers compete, prices drop, and mobile usage rises.
When we look at other Pacific Island Countries, we can see the impacts of competition on mobile plan prices and usage. For example,
▪ Tonga’s population is similar to FSM’s. However, they have two mobile providers, TCC and Digicel. Tonga has achieved 100 percent mobile pe*******on, and the price of a basic mobile plan is $12.51 per month, less than half the price of FSM’s.
▪ Samoa also has two mobile providers, Vodafone and Digicel. They have higher mobile pe*******on and cheaper mobile plans than FSM.
Right now, there is room for improvement in the FSM mobile market. FSM’s mobile usage remains low at around 20-30% and isn’t growing. FSM’s basic mobile plan prices are more expensive compared to most other Pacific countries we look at. Competition is one way to enhance FSM’s mobile market.
The TRA collects data to track FSM’s mobile market and compares it with similar countries. The image below illustrates mobile competition in the Pacific Islands, or check out more information on our website here 👉https://tra.fm/consumers-information-and-insights-2/

24/02/2025

Internet Speed and Quality Testing

How’s your internet speed? 📶 Let us know!
At the TRA, we are trying to make internet services better for everyone. One way we do this is by monitoring internet speed and service quality across FSM. Your feedback helps us track and monitor internet speeds and quality.

You can help us by checking your internet speed and sharing your results. One reliable tool we use to test internet speed is Ookla’s Speedtest. Ookla is free to download on the Appstore or Google Play store.

Download Ookla through the Appstore: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/speedtest-by-ookla/id300704847

Download Ookla through the Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.zwanoo.android.speedtest&pcampaignid=web_share

You can also test your speed online here: https://www.speedtest.net/

With your help, we can work toward faster, more reliable internet in FSM!

Use Speedtest on all your devices with our free desktop and mobile apps.

18/12/2024

Who are the TRA and what do we do?
How the TRA Keeps Telecom Competition Fair for YOU!
What happens when competitors don't follow the rules? Chaos! That’s why every game needs an independent referee to ensure competition is fair and outcomes are sensible.
Our job? We act like a referee to keep the playing field level, so telecommunication companies compete fairly to serve YOU, the customer.
Here’s how we make this happen:
✅ Set clear rules for telecom providers
✅ Welcome new players to improve services and expand choices
✅ Ensure fairness—all providers must play by the same rules
✅ Encourage investment in better networks and services
✅ Protect your rights and make it easier to voice complaints
Our goal is simple! To make sure everyone in FSM has better, more reliable access to telecommunications services.
Learn more about how we’re working for YOU here: https://tra.fm/consumers-information-and-insights-2/