Muscat – Oman Broadband Company has achieved a significant milestone, reaching 301,000 active subscribers on its fibre optic network by the end of October 2024. The total number of covered units has also increased to approximately 881,103, with plans to expand coverage to one million units across all governorates in Oman within the next year.
Eng. Sultan bin Ahmed al Wahaibi, CEO of Oman Broadband Company, reported that Muscat has 169,052 subscribers, reflecting a subscription rate of 56.2%. In the Buraimi governorate, there are 7,059 subscribers, accounting for 2.6% of the area’s subscription rate. South Batinah has 29,482 subscribers with a 9.8% rate, while North Batinah has 40,760 subscribers, representing a rate of 13.5%. Dhahirah governorate has 6,918 subscribers, corresponding to a 2.3% subscription rate.
Further breakdown reveals that Dakhiliyah governorate has 9,159 subscribers (3%), Al Wusta has 552 (0.2%), Dhofar has 17,712 (5.9%), Musandam has 1,989 (0.7%), North Sharqiyah has 4,536 (1.5%), and South Sharqiyah has 11,240 (3.7%).
Eng. Yarjan bin Amitan al Balushi, Director General of Service Delivery, emphasized that Oman Broadband Company is dedicated to providing high-quality services that support the primary telecommunications providers in Oman. The company operates the nation’s largest fibre optic network, managed by a highly qualified Omani team, alongside contractors and technicians across all governorates. Comprehensive training programs are also in place to enhance team skills, ensuring that the fibre optic network reaches the widest possible geographical area within Oman.
