Oman’s Telecom Sector Soars 15.5% on Mobile & IoT Boom
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– Oman’s telecommunications sector grew by 15.5% by July 2025, reaching 8.15 million mobile subscriptions.
– Prepaid subscriptions increased 4.9% to 5.34 million, while postpaid grew 3.3% to 1.24 million.
– IoT services surged 105% to over 1.56 million subscriptions, highlighting rapid smart connectivity adoption.
– Mobile broadband had 5.59 million users, while fixed broadband grew modestly, led by an 11.2% jump in fiber optics.
– Legacy technologies like fixed 4G and DSL declined sharply, while satellite internet grew by 13%.
Oman’s telecommunications industry has demonstrated remarkable expansion, achieving a 15.5 percent growth rate by July 2025. This surge is largely fueled by rising mobile subscriptions and a dramatic increase in Internet of Things (IoT) adoption, signaling a nationwide shift toward advanced digital infrastructure. According to recent data, the total number of active mobile subscriptions reached 8.15 million, underscoring the sector’s robust performance and alignment with broader economic modernization efforts.
Prepaid mobile services saw a 4.9 percent rise, bringing the total to 5.34 million subscriptions, while postpaid services grew by 3.3 percent to reach 1.24 million. The most striking development came from IoT services, which experienced an extraordinary 105 percent jump to exceed 1.56 million subscriptions. This explosive growth reflects Oman’s accelerating embrace of smart technology across industries including logistics, utilities, and urban management.
Mobile broadband continues to serve as a cornerstone of sector expansion, with 5.59 million users actively engaged. Fixed broadband also posted gains, climbing 2.9 percent to nearly 592,000 subscriptions. Within this category, fiber optic connections led the way with an 11.2 percent increase, totaling 344,505 subscriptions. Fixed 5G services also saw modest growth, rising 1.8 percent to 217,657 users.
In contrast, older technologies are rapidly losing ground. Fixed 4G subscriptions plummeted by 41.2 percent to just over 17,000, while DSL connections fell by 47.5 percent to approximately 11,000. Other conventional services, including Ethernet, leased lines, and power line internet, collectively declined by nearly 12 percent. Satellite internet was the sole legacy technology to record growth, increasing by 13 percent to 754 subscriptions.
Market observers point to these trends as indicative of both significant opportunities and inherent risks. For investors and enterprises, areas such as IoT integration, fiber optic deployment, and 5G network expansion present substantial potential. At the same time, the steep decline in legacy systems underscores the importance of adapting to new technological paradigms. Companies operating in Oman’s telecom market must prioritize innovation and agility to stay relevant in an increasingly connected and competitive environment.
(Source: MEA Tech Watch)
