The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has initiated legal action against several companies found selling unlicensed telecommunications devices used to establish unauthorized networks in the Sultanate of Oman.
According to the TRA, penalties were imposed after inspection teams discovered that these firms were supplying equipment that had not been approved for use in the country. The authority said the move is part of its broader mandate to protect consumer interests, safeguard data confidentiality, and ensure the overall quality and security of telecommunications services nationwide.
In parallel with the enforcement action, the TRA announced that it will host a stakeholder meeting on December 14 to address the rising threat of electronic fraud. The session will examine evolving scam techniques and their growing impact on users, as well as the role of telecom networks in facilitating or preventing such activities.
The event will be held under the TRA’s ongoing “Constructive Dialogue” series, which aims to strengthen direct engagement between the regulator and the public. This year’s edition will focus heavily on electronic fraud, with discussions on common scam patterns, levels of public awareness, and coordinated approaches to enhance consumer protection. Brainstorming sessions will also be conducted to generate practical recommendations to combat digital fraud more effectively.
Interested participants have been invited to register through the official announcement published on the TRA’s digital platforms.
