Muscat – This was announced at the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority’s (TRA) annual media briefing, themed ‘Investing in Opportunities and Accelerating the Building of an Enhanced Environment for a Digital Society’, which highlighted significant achievements in the telecommunications and postal sectors during 2024.

The TRA revealed that the total revenue generated by the telecommunications sector reached approximately RO 920 million in 2024, marking a 4 percent year-on-year increase.
The comprehensive report presented at the briefing showcased substantial growth and development across various segments of both industries. Key figures revealed a robust expansion in mobile subscriptions, a surge in Internet of Things (IoT) connections, and advancements in broadband infrastructure and 5G deployment.

• 5,856 5G stations operational by end of 2024 after the addition of 545 new stations, a 13 percent growth rate.
• Mobile subscriptions rose by 7 percent, reaching 7.5 million.
• Internet of Things (IoT) subscriptions surged by 72 percent, totalling 1.1 million.
• Fixed broadband subscriptions grew by 2 percent.
• High-speed fixed broadband coverage reached 90 percent of residential units and 97 percent of public schools, with 100 percent internet coverage in schools.
• Omanisation stood at 93 percent in the telecom sector and 71 percent in the postal sector.
• Total revenues in the postal services sector reached RO 27.2 million, reflecting a 3 percent increase in 2024.
• Currently, there are 74 licensed postal companies, with 80 percent of them categorised as small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
• International postal services saw 60 percent increase in incoming international mail items during 2024.
• 6,500 stations across all governorates were upgraded from 3G to 4G and 5G.
In the telecommunications sector, 399 companies are authorized to provide services, with 72% of them SMEs, underscoring strong SME participation in the digital economy.