PNCC Technician Christie Sisang Completes Advanced Wireless and Satellite Training in Japan

KOROR, PALAU — Palau National Communications Corporation (PNCC) Switch Technician I Christie Sisang has completed a specialized telecom training program in Tokyo, Japan, which concluded on October 30, 2026. Notably, Sisang represented Palau as the only female participant in the regional training group. Training on a vacuum excavator that safely exposes precise holes and clears heavy liquid debris with powerful suction. Photo credit: PNCC The course, “Trends in Wireless Technologies and Services in Japan,” was organized by the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) and hosted by the KDDI Foundation. Fully funded by the Government of Japan, the initiative helps Asia-Pacific nations improve digital connectivity and disaster resilience.

The training focused on building backup communication systems so communities do not rely solely on standard landlines or cell towers during emergencies. The program began with presentations on how Japan manages its wireless airwaves, covering everything from current 5G networks to future plans for ultra-fast 6G technology. This included a breakdown of “airwave traffic control,” the international rules used to share global radio frequencies so different wireless technologies can operate without jamming each other’s signals. Following these presentations, technical field trips highlighted resilient infrastructure in action. Participants toured the Yokohama Satellite Control Center to see how satellites are tracked, and visited Japan’s space agency (JAXA) to study the satellite systems used to keep networks running reliably from space. PR: PNCC Technician Christie Sisang Completes Advanced Wireless and Satellite Training in Japan. “This training…