Jordan’s Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) has identified Mobile Number Portability (MNP) and the expansion of 5G services as two of the sector’s top priorities for 2026.
Responding to inquiries from Al-Mamlaka, the TRC explained that the Mobile Number Portability project is a strategic regulatory initiative that will allow mobile subscribers to switch service providers while retaining their existing phone numbers. The project aims to enhance market competitiveness, improve consumer choice, and encourage operators to strengthen service quality and commercial offerings.
The commission noted that it amended the regulatory instructions governing MNP in 2025 and set a defined implementation timeline. The service is expected to become fully operational in the Jordanian market by April 2027 once all technical and operational requirements are completed.
According to the TRC’s Q3 2025 report, total mobile subscriptions in Jordan reached 8,475,725. Of these, prepaid subscriptions accounted for 5,494,414, representing 65 percent of the market, while postpaid subscriptions stood at 2,981,311, or 35 percent.
The TRC also highlighted 5G deployment as a central priority due to its role in strengthening digital infrastructure, supporting national digital transformation, and enabling advanced technology applications.
The commission continues to monitor the progress of licensed operators as they expand network coverage across the country. Market indicators from 2025 show steady growth in adoption, signalling that 5G is entering a phase of gradual expansion across the Jordanian telecommunications market.
The regulator signed agreements with Orange, Umniah, and Zain between August and September 2022 to introduce 5G services. Operators began rolling out services within two to three months of receiving their licenses.
Under the licensing framework, operators are required to cover major areas—including city centres, industrial zones, and commercial districts—within three years. They must also provide 5G coverage to at least 50 percent of the population within four years, with coverage increasing by five percent annually until reaching a minimum of 75 percent.
The government, through the TRC, receives a 10 percent revenue share from 5G services and related applications.
