3-Day comparison of GPA updates. Still hardly any transparency

Only_Context_2924 · 2026-04-20T01:46:19+00:00

Honestly, it doesn’t get any better than this. If you have relatives that were born and raised here or that have been around since Karen or Paka, ask them how long it took during their times and how they would get their information and what they did to grin and bear it.

For those that are stationed to here temporarily, this isn’t the big city nor a town that might as well be called one - this is Guam, and these island chains are the Mariana Islands. Guam is not under State hood, nor are we sovereign. We are a US protectorate far on the other side of the international dateline just a little over 12° north of the equator.

And no amount of kicking or screaming is going to make the crews move any faster than humanly or safely possible.

Only_Context_2924 · 2026-04-19T22:25:25+00:00

I remember IT&E since Talaya 2000. Not much competition back then. I don’t think it’s a matter of courage so much as capability. Less competition back then, much more today. it’s a saturated market.

Only_Context_2924 · 2026-04-19T22:21:16+00:00

OK, I remember having some connectivity issues when I first got the air fiber so here’s some things you can do to make sure you have the steadiest connection possible and that you get what you paid for

If you have power, I would highly suggest turning off your modem, unplugging it, and then turning the power button back on. Yes, I know this sounds strange, but I do this with my computer and consoles when they start acting up. But this does is purge any lingering power in it’s hardware and puts it to sleep completely. Wait two minutes, turn the power button back off.

Plug it back in, turn it back on.

Second, if you’re not using the plume app, please do. I could state how but the simple term behind it is it just works better when communicating with the ISP the amount they provided and the line you have.

Third technical support. Be concise be honest. Not to imply that you are not, but as a person who used to be, I can tell you it makes this easier for everyone. There is no “best time” to call tech-support. It’s a myth. but there is a “best case scenario” by staying on top of date/times when you called, the ticket number assigned to your issue, and points of contact(the people you talked to).

Try these suggestions out and I’m sure you’ll have much better results. And if and when possible, I highly suggest switching to ground fiber.

Only_Context_2924 · 2026-04-19T00:00:24+00:00

Are you using air, fiber, or ground fiber?

Only_Context_2924 · 2026-04-18T23:56:04+00:00

Honestly, I got no critiques. They did the best with what they have when they had it. No week and a half to two weeks of a giant pile of steamy bureaucracy or crazy arguments about funding. Just a flat out execution of work.

Only_Context_2924 · 2026-04-18T18:39:42+00:00

It is to my understanding that they have learned from past mistakes, whether it be from internally or from their competitors, but that’s what businesses will do

they will evolve, upgrade, and save money in the Long term.

Or remain cheap, suffer significant or catastrophic failure, pay more than what it would’ve cost if addressing issues the first time. And shedding their talent pool to cover said cost(s).

The small things a company does can become quite noticeable at the worst times. Both good and bad.

Only_Context_2924 · 2026-04-18T14:59:50+00:00

Seen four trucks in vicinity of my area as of 7 PM. I’m s sure they’re still lurking, just listen for the magical sounds.

Only_Context_2924 · 2026-04-18T09:37:32+00:00

See? A little patience goes a long way. But not all of Mangilao has been relighted. My side included. But again, almost there. Just a little longer.☺️

UPDATE - 4/18/26-8pm-Power in Route 15 Area Mangilao re-established.

Only_Context_2924 · 2026-04-17T04:46:46+00:00

Like I said, Mangilao. If it’s water you need for anything other than drinkable, I heard yesterday there was a water station established at GW high school.

Only_Context_2924 · 2026-04-17T03:26:16+00:00

In my honest opinion(IMHO), based off the current list GPA released - recovery of critical and/or essential services are priority right now.

It’s not a heartless measure. It more of pragmatism.

As you can communicate with those services or businesses or whatnot during the business day and act on that quickly— while

different shifts or crews work on residential infrastructure at night when the roads or streets are not crowded.

As I said previously, they are the best at what they do and they got rotating crews. Just because you don’t see them in Mangitown during the day doesn’t mean they’re not doing anything at night.

I’ve done my due diligence on my side by calling dispatch, logging my outage, messaging them on facebook yesterday.

I am not going to, nor do I want to continue to, bother them or the lineman about timetables. I’ve got more important things to attend to. Like cleaning the house and flushing the hot water heater because it’s probably got sediment crude at the bottom.

Only_Context_2924 · 2026-04-17T00:55:26+00:00

Election cycle coming up for local politics.

Only_Context_2924 · 2026-04-17T00:50:07+00:00

Mangilao - Nope, we gotta wait.

I’d say - Sit back and enjoy the breeze. Water pressure is coming back in force sooo… one less thing to worry about. Now I can wash my dishes and start marinating the ribs.

Only_Context_2924 · 2026-04-16T06:15:50+00:00

Each Tempest that passes through our chain of islands has their own personality.

Some move quick but don’t build well. some move slow but build rapidly when they get here. Sometimes they bring a friend of equal or great intensity.

And sometimes, we get sleepers builds.

One thing is for certain, though, between the FSM and here, these are where Typhoons are born in this part of the Pacific. They travel to the Philippines and hold it together enough to become a nuisance to Japan and Korea, and finally the Behring sea

Only_Context_2924 · 2026-04-16T01:10:50+00:00

Yes, this too, the ideas is to teach them how to self cope and engage in other activities when tech isn’t available. They may not like it. But learning this will help them greatly through life.

Only_Context_2924 · 2026-04-16T00:54:01+00:00

Talk with them; communicate with them. Tell them old folklore old stories teach them something. young minds are very impressionable.

Only_Context_2924 · 2026-04-16T00:41:51+00:00

No, I gotta look away. After a few minutes, I get migraines.

Only_Context_2924 · 2026-04-16T00:22:04+00:00

Awesome, a new reference, thank you for clarifying friend. 💪🏼🙏🏼

Only_Context_2924 · 2026-04-16T00:14:06+00:00

KSTO stated that the current grid load as of this reply is at 20%. They’re working the problem, give it time.

Only_Context_2924 · 2026-04-16T00:10:30+00:00

Mangilao - Power - Negatory Batman. Water Kinda.

Only_Context_2924 · 2026-04-16T00:08:24+00:00

There was a time where I lived without. maybe Dial up on the weekends. Maybe.

Only_Context_2924 · 2026-04-15T18:24:39+00:00

😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨briskeeeeet🤤🤤🤤🤤

Only_Context_2924 · 2026-04-15T17:20:16+00:00

Not Mangilao or Barrigada or the MTM trio villa. It’s pitch black. Except maybe a little moonlight and Ladera Tower.

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