Muscat – Oman’s telecommunications sector continues to expand rapidly, with total mobile subscriptions reaching 8,033,008 by the end of June 2025 — a 15.7% increase year-on-year, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).
Mobile broadband remains the main driver of growth, with 5,516,530 active subscriptions, reflecting surging demand for data services. Postpaid subscriptions rose 5.3% to 1,236,561, while prepaid subscriptions climbed 3.6% to 5,236,191. Notably, Internet of Things (M2M) connections saw explosive growth of 118.6%, reaching 1,560,256.
In the fixed broadband segment, subscriptions rose 2.2% to 588,477. Fibre optic connections expanded 10.3% to 339,309, and fixed 5G subscriptions grew 1.5% to 215,434. However, fixed 4G subscriptions dropped 31.7% to 20,952, underscoring the decline of older technologies.
ADSL usage continued its steep decline, plunging 52% to 11,289 subscriptions. Satellite internet gained modestly at 8.5% (724 connections), while other services — including Ethernet, leased lines, and internet via power lines — fell 11.2% to 769.
The latest figures highlight Oman’s steady transition towards fibre and next-generation mobile networks, as businesses and consumers increasingly migrate away from legacy platforms to embrace faster, more reliable connectivity.
