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Omantel’s webinar series to highlight role of 5G in driving global growth

Omantel has established itself as the undisputed market leader in integrated telecom services by virtue of its efficiency and ecosystem. The Company has always been offering the people and businesses of Oman world class services and access to the latest digital technologies that has enabled them keep pace with the changing world.

Omantel was the 1st to make 5G possible in the Sultanate. Since the late 2019 roll-out, Omantel has grown its 5G footprint through infrastructure, network coverage and device compatibility, bringing the benefits of this new-gen communications technology to individual users, businesses, corporations and the government.

To further highlight Omantel’s role in creating more awareness among people on 5G capabilities and opportunities, the company will be hosting a series of webinars focused on this frontier digital technology, which will see the participation of telecom sector consultants, Omantel experts, members of the academia and international and local Omani experts.

Heads of ICT/ IT departments of Omantel’s enterprise customers in the government and private sector, stakeholders from the public and private sector and academia, journalists and social media influencers will attend the webinars, the first of which will be held tomorrow on the topic, ‘5G Beyond Speed’. It will feature noted personalities as speakers. The first webinar can be attended online by registering via the link

His Excellency Dr Ali bin Amur Al Shidhani, Undersecretary of Communications at the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, will participate as a keynote speaker of the first webinar, where he will highlight how 5G will help achieve Oman Vision 2040 objectives related to digital transformation.

5G offers increased download and video call speed, enables Internet of Things (IoT), uninterrupted connections on the move, multiple-device connections, telemedicine, remote learning solutions, enhanced virtual reality and augmented reality among a slew of other benefits. With its 5G speeds reaching multiple gigabits, Omantel is empowering and enabling internet users as well as Oman’s economy.

Omantel is the Sultanate’s first and leading integrated telecommunications services provider, enabling the digital society to flourish, allowing new ways of doing business and delivering a world of information, news and entertainment. While striving to ensure optimum customer satisfaction, Omantel plays a key social role to provide the required support and subsidy to all sectors of the Omani society.



Source: Omantel Press Release

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