MUSCAT – Oman’s telecommunications sector recorded a 15.5% growth by the end of July 2025, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The country reached 8.15 million mobile subscriptions, reflecting the sector’s strong momentum and ongoing digital transformation.
Prepaid subscriptions rose 4.9% to 5.34 million, while postpaid subscriptions grew 3.3% to 1.24 million. The standout performer was Internet of Things (IoT) services, which surged by 105% to over 1.56 million subscriptions, underscoring Oman’s rapid adoption of smart connectivity solutions.
Mobile broadband remained a key growth driver with 5.59 million active users. Fixed broadband also expanded modestly by 2.9% to 591,972, led by fiber optic subscriptions, which jumped 11.2% to 344,505. Fixed 5G subscriptions also inched up 1.8% to 217,657.
However, legacy technologies showed steep declines. Fixed 4G subscriptions dropped 41.2% to just 17,261, and DSL subscriptions fell 47.5% to 11,036. Other connection types, such as Ethernet, leased lines, and power line internet, also declined by nearly 12%. Satellite-based internet was the only legacy technology to grow, increasing by 13% to 754 subscriptions.
Analysts note that the data highlights both opportunity and risk. For investors and entrepreneurs, Oman’s telecom market offers significant potential in IoT services, fiber optics, and 5G expansion. At the same time, businesses must pivot away from shrinking legacy technologies to remain competitive in a rapidly shifting digital landscape.
