Far EasTone

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Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) is a major telecommunications company based in Taiwan. Founded in October 1996, it's currently the third-largest telecom provider in Taiwan, after Chunghwa Telecom and Taiwan Mobile.

Here's a breakdown of key information about Far EasTone:

• History and Founding: Far EasTone was established in 1996 as a joint venture between the Far Eastern Group and AT&T.
• Services: FET provides a range of telecommunications services, including:
• Wireless communications
• Internet services
• Digital application services
• Early Innovations:
• In 1998, it launched the world's first fully integrated GSM900/1800 dual-band network.
• FET was also the first Taiwanese company to offer services like mobile banking, mobile commerce and a Java 32K SIM Toolkit.
• Network Evolution:
• The company began providing 3G WCDMA services in September 2006.
• They acquired WiMAX licenses in December 2009.
• Far EasTone secured LTE frequency bands in 2013.
• Market Listing:
• The company was listed on the Taiwan OTC Stock Exchange in December 2001 (ticker code 4904).
• FET was officially listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange in August 2005.
• Brand Statement: Approaching the 5G era, FET has set its sights beyond telecommunications and has reinterpreted the brand statement in 2019, with the slogan: "For Every Thought, We Go Further".