Connected Deserts: The Digital Landscape of Internet Access in Oman
Omantel operates five international landing stations and participates in 14 major submarine cable systems, connecting Oman to 46 countries. Oman Broadband Company
Oman now has 5 mobile networks offering internet. The networks providing 4G coverage are Oman mobile, Ooredoo, Renna, RedBull Mobile and Friendi. In 2020, Omantel introduce its first 5G coverage in the country.
The networks providing 4G coverage are Oman mobile, Ooredoo, Renna, RedBull Mobile and Friendi. In 2020, Omantel introduce its first 5G coverage in the country. In October 2007, the government overhauled Omantel board of directors and announced its plan to remerge the two arm of the company and to sell part of its share to a strategic partner.
Omantel launched its 5G network in December 2019, utilizing the 3.4 – 3.6 GHz frequency band. 1 The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) had set a target for operators to deploy 4,400 5G base stations over a five-year period starting in October 2019.
Oman Radio is the first and only state-owned radio channel. It began broadcasting on 30 July 1970. It operates both Arabic and English networks. Other private channels include Hala FM, Hi FM, Al-Wisal, Virgin Radio Oman FM and Merge. In early 2018, Muscat Media Group (MMG) launched a new private radio station.
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