Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has confirmed that its decision to standardize the royalty rate across mobile and fixed telecom services will be transformative for the sector, fostering competitiveness, attracting investment, and establishing a level playing field for all licensed operators.
In an exclusive interview, the TRA emphasized that the unified royalty rate eliminates longstanding disparities between mobile and fixed service providers, encouraging balanced infrastructure investment, innovation, and improved service quality. The simplified regulatory framework is expected to reduce administrative burdens and enhance market transparency, making Oman’s telecom sector more efficient and appealing to both local and foreign investors.
Lower royalty fees are projected to free capital for network expansion and advanced digital services, potentially leading to more competitive tariffs. However, the regulator noted that the impact on end-user prices will depend on market dynamics, including competition and operational costs.
This reform aligns closely with Oman Vision 2040 and the country’s digital economy ambitions, reinforcing economic diversification and positioning Oman as a regional digital transformation hub.
Industry analysts view the move as a clear signal of a pro-investment environment, essential for accelerating next-generation network deployment and expanding digital access, thereby strengthening Oman’s role in the Gulf’s competitive telecom market.
