Muscat — Oman’s telecommunications sector recorded strong growth between 2021 and 2025, driven by accelerated digital infrastructure expansion, rising connectivity demand, and increased adoption of emerging technologies, according to data released by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).
Sector revenues reached approximately OMR961 million in 2025, marking a 25 percent increase over the five-year period. The postal services segment also demonstrated significant growth, with revenues from 87 licensed companies rising by 81 percent to OMR29.5 million, reflecting broader digital and logistics sector momentum across the Sultanate.
Mobile telecommunications subscriptions grew by 7 percent to reach 6.42 million, while Internet of Things (IoT) connections recorded the fastest expansion, increasing by 358 percent to 1.632 million subscriptions. Fixed broadband subscriptions rose by 14 percent, supported by substantial network modernisation efforts, including a 189 percent increase in 5G base station deployments nationwide.
By the end of 2025, high-speed fixed broadband coverage extended to 67 percent of residential units, while all government schools achieved internet connectivity, with 97 percent connected through high-speed fixed broadband infrastructure. The regulator also confirmed that 50 government schools have been connected via Starlink satellite services, enhancing digital access in previously underserved areas.
Workforce localisation remained a key focus, with Omanisation rates reaching 94 percent in telecommunications and 73 percent in postal services. Through the “Nafath” initiative, 843 projects valued at OMR29.2 million were implemented, including procurement opportunities allocated to small and medium enterprises to support local economic participation.
Looking ahead, the TRA indicated that its upcoming strategy will prioritise investment attraction, service quality improvement, job creation, and infrastructure readiness for artificial intelligence technologies. The authority is also preparing new regulations aimed at protecting users from intrusive and fraudulent communications while strengthening privacy safeguards for official data.
