GTA Launches “Air Fiber” Service, Powered by Tarana ngFWA, in Guam

TAMUNING, Guam & MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 28, 2025--

GTA, Guam’s longest-serving telecom provider, and Tarana, creator of next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) broadband technology, today announced a new network that is expanding high-speed internet access on the island. After just three months of deployment, GTA passed more than 30,000 homes and businesses and already has hundreds of subscribers on the service.

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The first of its kind, Tarana’s ngFWA platform is changing the landscape of the broadband industry by combining fiber-class performance with the deployment ease of wireless technology. More than 250 operators in 24 countries are deploying ngFWA to deliver better broadband more efficiently.

A seasoned internet service provider, GTA has ample experience with legacy fixed wireless and other broadband solutions — none of which could deliver the speeds, reliability, or agility of Tarana technology at scale. Now GTA is offering up to 500 Mbps to many Guam residents that previously only had access to 25 Mbps service through copper networks.

“The feedback from customers on our Air Fiber service has been great,” said Andrew Gayle, GTA’s Chief Operating Officer. “It’s been the perfect solution for areas that don’t have GTA Fiber yet, offering fast speeds and a reliable connection.

The GTA team recently installed Tarana technology at the Guam Animals in Need (GAIN) shelter, equipping the facility with hundreds of Mbps to operate their non-profit organization. Alison Hadley, GAIN’s Executive Director, shared, “Partnering with GTA — who donates their Air Fiber service to us — has been a game-changer for GAIN. It helps us stay connected, work faster, and support more people when they need us most. We’re so grateful for this kind of partnership which amplifies our impact and demonstrates the power of collaboration in driving meaningful change.”

Basil Alwan, Tarana’s CEO, added, “GTA’s work to close the digital divide in Guam is critical to their community and we are very proud to support their efforts. We look forward to seeing more progress on the island.”

About GTA

For over 70 years, GTA has been Guam's trusted provider of technology and connection.

We provide solutions for every person and business with a team that truly cares. Supported by our next-generation fiber network, we provide wireless, high-speed internet, digital TV, and local and long-distance voice services that keep Guam connected to the world. GTA employees are committed to providing the highest level of service to our customers and to supporting our community. Learn more at www.gta.net.

About Tarana

Tarana’s mission is to accelerate the deployment of fast, affordable internet access around the world. Through a decade of R&D and over $400M of investment, the Tarana team has created a unique next generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) technology instantiated in its first commercial platform, Gigabit 1 (G1). It delivers a game-changing advance in broadband economics in both mainstream and underserved markets, using either licensed or unlicensed spectrum. G1 started production in mid-2021 and has since been embraced by more than 250 service providers in 24 countries. Tarana is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional research and development in Pune, India. Learn more at www.taranawireless.com.

GTA, Guam’s longest-serving telecom provider, and Tarana, creator of next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) broadband technology, today announced a new network that is expanding high-speed internet access on the island.

DENVER (AP) — A Frontier Airlines plane hit and killed a pedestrian on the runway of the Denver International Airport during takeoff, airport authorities said, sparking an engine fire and forcing passengers to evacuate.

The plane, on route from Denver to Los Angeles International Airport, “reported striking a pedestrian during takeoff at DEN at approximately 11:19 p.m. on Friday," the airport's official X account wrote.

A spokesperson for the airport said the pedestrian, who jumped a perimeter fence, has died. They said the unidentified person was hit two minutes after entering the airport. The person is not believed to be an airport employee.

“We're stopping on the runway,” the pilot tells the control tower according to the site ATC.com. “We just hit somebody. We have an engine fire.”

The pilot tells the air traffic controller they have “231 souls” on board and that an “individual was walking across the runway.”

The air traffic controller responds that they are “rolling the trucks now" before the pilot tells the tower they “have smoke in the aircraft. We are going to evacuate on the runway.”

Frontier Airlines said in a statement flight 4345 was the one involved in the collision and that “smoke was reported in the cabin and the pilots aborted takeoff.” It was not clear whether the smoke was linked to the crash with the pedestrian.

“The Airbus A321 was carrying 224 passengers and seven crew members,” the airline said. “We are investigating this incident and gathering more information in coordination with the airport and other safety authorities.”

Passengers were then evacuated via slides and the emergency crew bused them to the terminal. The airport spokesperson said 12 passengers suffered minor injuries and five were taken to local hospitals.

Denver Airport said the National Transportation Safety Board had been notified and that runway 17L, where the incident took place, will remain closed while an investigation is conducted. It is expected to open later today.

The pedestrian death came a day after a Delta Air Lines employee was killed while on the job at the Orlando International Airport. In a statement, the airline said the employee was killed Thursday night without providing details of the incident nor the name of the employee.

“We are focused on extending our full support to family and taking care of our Orlando team during this difficult time,” the airline said. "We are working with local authorities as a full investigation gets underway to determine what occurred.”

FILE - A Frontier Airlines jetliner taxis down a runway for take off from Denver International airport on Nov. 25, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)