MUSCAT : Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has issued new regulations governing the installation of passive telecommunications infrastructure in buildings and real estate developments, as the country moves to strengthen internal connectivity standards and ensure fair access for licensed operators.
The regulation is aimed at developing and standardising internal telecommunications networks while promoting fair competition and open access for all licensed service providers, the Oman News Agency reported.
The rules are intended to enable users to access integrated telecommunications services while ensuring infrastructure meets technical and development standards set by the regulator.
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The regulation is divided into three chapters covering definitions and general provisions, internal connections for passive telecommunications networks, and administrative penalties.
Its provisions will apply to the construction or renovation of commercial, industrial and residential buildings as well as real estate developments.
Property owners and developers will be required to comply with technical specifications and standards issued by the TRA, including requirements for preparing ducts and routes for telecommunications cables.
The regulation also specifies circumstances in which a property owner may contract with a licensed operator to construct and operate internal connections and share the associated costs.
Under the new rules, an internal telecommunications connection completion certificate issued by an authorised or licensed entity will be required as part of the documentation needed to obtain a building completion certificate.
The regulation also includes a schedule of administrative penalties and fines for violations of its provisions.
Most of the rules will take effect six months after the regulation is published, while Item 3 of Article 2 will come into force three years after publication, giving affected parties additional time to comply with the relevant technical and regulatory requirements.
The TRA said the regulation forms part of its efforts to keep pace with developments in the telecommunications sector, modernise Oman’s regulatory framework, improve transparency and protect the rights of consumers.
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