Key Takeaways:
- Regulatory Approval: The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has authorized Starlink Muscat to offer broadband internet services in Oman.
- Broad Coverage: Starlink will provide services across all of Oman, including underserved regions, with speeds up to 100 Mbps.
- Economic Impact: The service is expected to benefit key sectors like oil and gas, mining, tourism, and agriculture, while also boosting competition and digital transformation.
The Sultanate of Oman is set to expand its broadband internet access with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) granting approval to Starlink Muscat to begin offering satellite-based internet services. Starlink, utilizing low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology, aims to provide high-speed internet to areas lacking traditional broadband coverage.
Starlink Muscat will extend its services across all geographical areas of Oman, including regions under universal service coverage, delivering speeds up to 100 Mbps. The company will also offer innovative solutions to connect telecom towers in areas with challenging terrain, supporting Oman’s digital transformation initiatives.
The introduction of Starlink’s services is anticipated to bring numerous benefits to Oman, including increased competition among licensed telecom operators, expanded user options, enhanced internet quality and speed, and the fostering of a digitally enabled society. Key economic sectors such as oil and gas, mining, tourism, and agriculture are expected to significantly benefit from this enhanced connectivity.
The service will be available to both individual consumers and business entities seeking reliable satellite internet solutions.
This development follows the issuance of Royal Decree No 42/2023 on June 20, 2023, which granted Starlink Muscat LLC a first-class license to establish and operate a satellite communication system for providing fixed public telecommunications services within the Sultanate of Oman.
