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Omantel Launches 5G For Mobile

for launching 5G for mobile had been in place even before late 2019
when 5G services were introduced for Home Broadband in certain areas.
Backed by this solid 5G infrastructure and buoyed by the great customer
response that exceeded expectations, Omantel has now brought 5G for
mobile to revolutionize Oman’s ICT sector as the technology is an enabler
for speed, efficiency, and innovation. The Company has been working
continuously to make this technology available to as many members
of the population as possible by expanding 5G service coverage. As 5G
reaches more and more customers – be it individuals or enterprises -
Oman will be further propelled towards its digital transformation goals
that have been enabled by smart solutions and innovative services
delivered faster, thanks to the power of 5G and Omantel’s proactive and
futuristic approach. Commenting on the launch, Talal Said Al Mamari,
Chief Executive Officer of Omantel said, “Needless to say 5G is the
latest communications technology that provides high-speed Internet
connection with low latency than any previous technology. The launch
of 5G for mobile is yet another remarkable achievement by Omantel. Itis
a testimony to the company’s service quality which has resulted in a
steady growth in customer numbers.” Al Mamari added, “We are proud
to be the first telecom operator in the Sultanate to commercially launch
The strategic impetus that Omantel gives to its every the 5G network at the end of 2019. Today, we are pleased once again to
service has taken the shape of an exciting offering mobile be the first to launch 5G for mobile, which will open new horizons for the
phone users in the Sultanate have been waiting for. In mobile telecommunications sector and will heavily contribute towards
a first by any telecom service provider in the Sultanate, supporting growth and digital transformation efforts across different
Omantel has announced the launch of 5G services for sectors, by facilitating the adoption of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
mobile devices giving mobile customers further value and technologies i.e. smart cities, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial
speed for their money and putting the full potential of this Intelligence.’’ Omantel has continued to remain a dominant player in
pathbreaking communications technology into their hands. Oman’s ICT sector, staying ahead of the game through foresight and
Omantel, which has always been the first in furthering the investments in the necessary infrastructure. The launch is the latest in
latest advancements to its vast subscriber base, made an a series of achievements by Omantel in bringing the future technologies
announcement. Understanding the needs of the future well and further solidifying Oman’s image as the region’s ICT gateway. It is
in advance, Omantel had rolled out its 5G services for fixed worth noting that Omantel’s mobile network has been recently rated as
Home Broadband in December 2019 and now, its mobile the fastest in Oman by Ookla, an online platform dedicated to measuring
customers too are able through their 5G enabled mobile the performance of broadband networks around the world. This
devices or 5G router –benefit more from the speed and achievement is apart from the acknowledged excellence Omantel has
efficiency this technology offers. Oman’s telecom services shown through innovative technologies and smart solutions. Omantel
market has witnessed significant changes over the past is the Sultanate’s first and leading integrated telecommunications
years, fueled by a growth in demand, the thrust towards services provider, enabling the digital society to flourish, allowing new
digital transformation, and evolving user behavior. Omantel ways of doing business and delivering a world of information, news and
has always stayed above the competition in laying the entertainment. While striving to ensure optimum customer satisfaction,
groundwork for future needs as it also strategically aligns its Omantel plays a key social role to provide the required support and
service delivery suites with national growth. The roadmap subsidy to all sectors of the Omani society.

Omantel Inks Pact to Diversify 5G Uses Beyond Network Capabilities

Omantel, the leading integrated gas, logistics and transport sectors, which telecom giant’s 5G infrastructure in three
telecommunications services provider are vital for the country’s sustainable areas. These POCs, to be implemented
in the Sultanate, has embarked upon economic growth. Omantel and Huawei at Hutchison Ports Sohar, aim to provide
yet another package of smart ICT entered a tri-party Proof of Concept highly reliable communication services
solutions that leverage the company’s (POC) Memorandum of Understanding and improve operational efficiency,
5G capabilities and have the ability to (MoU) with Hutchison Ports Sohar for accuracy, time management, and security,
revolutionize operations in Oman’s oil and showcasing successful utilizations of the among other services.

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