Muscat – The Oman Broadband Company has announced a significant milestone, reaching 301,000 active subscribers on its fibre optic network by the end of October 2024. The total number of covered units has also expanded to approximately 881,103. The company aims to increase its coverage to one million units across all governorates in Oman within the next year.
Eng. Sultan bin Ahmed al Wahaibi, CEO of Oman Broadband Company, noted that Muscat currently has 169,052 subscribers, representing a subscription rate of 56.2%. The Buraimi governorate has 7,059 subscribers, accounting for 2.6% of its subscription rate. In South Batinah, there are 29,482 subscribers with a rate of 9.8%, while North Batinah has 40,760 subscribers, translating to a rate of 13.5%. The Dhahirah governorate has 6,918 subscribers, representing a 2.3% subscription rate.
Further statistics show that Dakhiliyah governorate has 9,159 subscribers (3%), Al Wusta has 552 (0.2%), Dhofar has 17,712 (5.9%), Musandam has 1,989 (0.7%), North Sharqiyah has 4,536 (1.5%), and South Sharqiyah has 11,240 (3.7%).
Eng. Yarjan bin Amitan al Balushi, Director General of Service Delivery, emphasized that Oman Broadband Company is committed to delivering high-quality services to support the main telecommunications providers in Oman. The company operates the nation’s largest fibre optic network, managed by a highly qualified Omani team, along with contractors and technicians positioned across all governorates. Comprehensive training programs are also in place to enhance the team’s skills, ensuring the fibre optic network reaches the broadest possible geographical area within Oman.
