5G Network Expansion Boosts Oman''s Digital Connectivity
The rapid expansion of 5G network coverage is dramatically enhancing digital connectivity across the country.
The rapid expansion of 5G network coverage is dramatically enhancing digital connectivity across the country.
Vodafone Oman is the first communications service provider in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region to upgrade and migrate its complete end-to-end Core network on Ericsson''s
According to the TRA, key indicators reflect notable progress: high-speed internet now covers 100% of schools in the governorate, while fixed broadband services in residential units have
The deployment of 5G networks has also been a priority, with over 2,600 stations supporting 5G activated in various parts of the sultanate in 2022. By the end of that year, 4G and 5G
Oman has officially switched off its entire 3G mobile network and transitioned entirely to 4G and 5G technology usage, according to the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority. The project
The final phase saw the shutdown of 1,699 stations in Muscat Governorate by the second quarter of 2025, with the exception of a few stations around Muscat International Airport, which remain
5G deployment in the MENA region is progressing quickly. Operators in some countries have already rolled out 5G networks with widely available coverage, while others are preparing for future launches.
Oman has made significant progress in deploying 5G networks, with both non-standalone (NSA) andSA architectures being implemented. Omantel launched its 5G network in December
The telecommunications sector in Oman has completed the full shutdown of third-generation (3G) networks, transitioning to 4G and 5G technologies, the Telecommunications
MUSCAT : According to TRA data, the number of 5G stations rose from 1,587 in 2021 to 6,319 by the first quarter of 2025, reflecting the country''s ongoing efforts to expand high-speed digital
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