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Omantel Spearheads ‘Sustainability Innovation

Hub” as Part of the GCC Telco Alliance

Omantel has announced its participation solutions that are cost-effective, reliable, testing, and validating innovative power
in the establishment of the Sustainability and environmentally friendly by harnessing solutions using GCC telecom networks, the
Innovation Hub in collaboration with the the power of renewable energy sources, hub will accelerate the development cycle
GCC Telco Alliance members (STC, e&, such as solar and wind. The hub will enable and ensure the effective implementation
Zain, Beyon, du, and Ooredoo) and other telecom operators to reduce their reliance of new technologies within the industry.
key regional and international partners. on traditional fuel sources and move Recognizing the importance of skilled
This initiative is driven by the urgent need toward a greener future. This transition professionals in driving innovation, the hub
to address climate change and expand will not only lead to substantial long-term will offer training programs and workshops
access to affordable and reliable energy. cost savings but will also play a significant to enhance the competencies of individuals
As the global energy landscape undergoes role in protecting the environment, aligning involved in the design, installation, and
a significant transformation, telecom with the broader sustainability goals of maintenance of power solutions within
operators are actively seeking alternatives the sector. The Sustainability Innovation the telecom sector. The hub will actively
that enhance energy efficiency and reduce Hub has been established with a clear set seek collaborations and partnerships
their carbon footprint. The Sustainability of objectives aimed at revolutionizing the with leading industry players, government
Innovation Hub aims to bridge the gap telecom industry's approach to energy entities, and regulatory authorities,
between technology, telecom, innovation, consumption and sustainability. The hub fostering a supportive ecosystem where
and climate action for a low-carbon will foster a collaborative environment knowledge sharing, best practices, and
economy. It will bring together cutting- where telecom operators, technology standardization can flourish. These
edge technologies, visionary experts, providers, and research institutes can objectives underscore the Sustainability
and collaborative efforts to tackle one of share knowledge, resources, and expertise, Innovation Hub’s commitment to
the most critical challenges faced by the driving the development of innovative power transforming the energy paradigm within
telecom industry today. The primary focus solutions tailored to the specific needs the telecom industry, paving the way for
of the Sustainability Innovation Hub will be of the telecom industry. Equipped with a more sustainable and environmentally
to develop and implement innovative power state-of-the-art facilities for prototyping, conscious future.

Omantel Launches Fiber to The Room (FTTR) Solution to Offer Exceptional
Home Broadband Experience

Omantel, the leading provider of integrated
telecommunication services in the Sultan-
ate of Oman, has launched the next-gener-
ation Fiber To The Room (FTTR) solution to
deliver to home subscribers an exception-
al home broadband experience. Omantel
is the first internet service provider in the
Sultanate to offer this revolutionary tech-
nology, an advanced tech solution that is
guaranteed to considerably enhance the
customer experience in every room. Saleh
Mahmood Al Maimani, Senior Manager
Residential, Omantel, said: “The FTTR solu-
tion represents a remarkable advance in
smooth connectivity within rooms. A 2-mm
thin and transparent fiber cable is used to
replace traditional network cables in an the best upgrade your home entertainment flourish, allowing new ways of doing busi-
innovative way to achieve premium experi- needs to stream 8K Ultra High Definition ness and delivering a world of information,
ence of full gigabit coverage and seamless (UHD), play cloud gaming services and en- news, and entertainment. While striving to
Wi-Fi coverage.” From small apartments to hance your smart home living experience. ensure an optimum customer satisfaction,
big villas, you can get your whole home cov- Omantel is the Sultanate’s first and leading Omantel plays a key social role to provide
ered with up to 10 rooms with reliable high- integrated telecommunications services the required support and assistant to all
speed connectivity and low latency that will provider, enabling the digital society to sectors amongst the Omani society.

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