Muscat – This was revealed by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) during its annual media briefing, themed ‘Investing in Opportunities and Accelerating the Building of an Enhanced Environment for a Digital Society’.

Omar Al Zadjali, in charge of managing the Strategic Planning Unit at the TRA, presented the statistics on violations for both the telecommunications and postal sectors during the briefing. The data highlighted a notable increase in both the number of violations and the total fines imposed on telecom operators compared to the previous year.

In 2023, the telecommunications sector recorded 13 violations with total fines amounting to RO 239,900 Omani Riyals. The figures for 2024 indicate a rise in non-compliance, with 22 violations and a corresponding increase in fines to RO 318,696.

The postal services sector also saw a notable increase in regulatory action. In 2024, 80 violations were documented, with total fines amounting to RO 134,250. This shows a significant jump from 2023, which recorded 27 violations and RO 10,700 in fines.