Oman’s telecommunications, information technology, and postal sectors recorded steady growth in 2024, reflecting continued progress in digital infrastructure development and service efficiency aligned with national digital transformation objectives. Data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) highlights expanding connectivity, rising data consumption, and increasing activity across both telecom and postal services.
Total mobile subscriptions reached 6.4 million during the year, marking a 0.6 percent increase compared to 2023. Prepaid connections accounted for 80.5 percent of subscriptions, while postpaid users represented 19.5 percent of the market. Average monthly mobile usage stood at 106.5 minutes per user. Mobile broadband subscriptions reached more than 5.34 million, while fixed broadband connections totaled 573,189, indicating sustained demand for internet services across households and businesses.
Fixed-line services also showed moderate growth, with total fixed telephone lines reaching 435,500. Subscriptions using Internet Protocol technology increased by 7.3 percent, although average monthly usage declined slightly to 25 minutes from 28 minutes the previous year. By the end of 2024, fixed internet penetration reached 78.9 percent of households, while average monthly data consumption rose to 576 GB per subscription. International internet capacity expanded significantly by 36.7 percent, reaching more than 3.57 million Mbps, supporting higher bandwidth demand across the country.
The postal sector also experienced positive momentum, with total transactions reaching 7.4 million, up 7.18 percent year on year. Local express mail accounted for the largest share of activity, while international exchanges remained strong. Saudi Arabia was the primary destination for postal exports from Oman, followed by the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, while imports were led by the UAE, China, and the United States.
Overall, the figures reflect Oman’s continued investment in digital infrastructure and service modernization, supporting improved connectivity, growing data usage, and stronger integration across communication and logistics services.
