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Over the years, Omantel
has emerged as a global
leader in the rollout of
5G Fixed Wireless Access
(FWA), achieving an
impressive growth rate
in 5G FWA connections.
Three years after the
launch, 5G represented
92 percent of all its FWA
connections.

Over the years, Omantel has emerged
as a global leader in the rollout of
5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), Wireless Access (FWA) Working the socio-economic development of
achieving an impressive growth rate Group set up by SAMENA Council, "5G Oman. At Omantel, we are committed
in 5G FWA connections. Three years Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) has to enhancing the quality of life
after the launch, 5G represented 92 revolutionized the delivery of high- through greater access to cutting-
percent of all its FWA connections. speed broadband across the edge technologies. Our leadership in
Since the launch, Omantel’s share of Sultanate, particularly in underserved 5G technology, combined with the
the wireless home broadband (HBB) rural areas where traditional most extensive telecommunications
market has tripled. broadband infrastructure is both network in Oman as well as the most
challenging and costly to implement. innovative business solutions that we
From 2017, when customer demand By offering a cost-effective and offer to our partners, position us
for higher speeds first emerged, to scalable solution, 5G FWA can be uniquely as the unrivaled technology
2019, when the operator introduced
the Sultanate's first 5G mobile
network, Omantel has built a thriving Omantel’s 5G FWA rollout success is among the
5G service portfolio. It has upgraded world’s leading FWA success stories. This success
its 5G FWA offerings and speeds,
can be attributed to three key factors: timely
making 5G FWA the preferred choice
decision-making and the ability to deliver on
for all new FWA connections in Oman.
customer demand for higher speeds, efficient and
Omantel’s 5G FWA rollout success is quality deployment of outdoor customer premises
among the world’s leading FWA equipment, and business offerings aligned with
success stories. This success can be customer preferences.
attributed to three key factors: timely
decision-making and the ability to
deliver on customer demand for rapidly deployed to bridge the digital leader. We are currently exploring the
higher speeds, efficient and quality divide, supporting emerging potential to further enhance our FWA
deployment of outdoor customer technologies such as IoT, Smart Cities, offering with 5G mmWave technology,
premises equipment, and business and environmental sustainability aimed at elevating the customer
offerings aligned with customer initiatives. This technological experience for both households and
preferences. In the words of Aladdin advancement not only promotes businesses across Oman. By driving
Abdullah Bait Fadhil, Chief economic growth by enabling innovation and fostering economic
Commercial Officer at Omantel, and businesses to expand but also development, Omantel continues to
Rotating Chairman, leading the improves access to essential services be at the forefront of digital
Service Innovation Working Group’s like education and healthcare and transformation in the region."
activities within the main Fixed other vital sectors which contribute to

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