Muscat: Latest data reveals steady growth across key telecom segments, reflecting the country’s accelerating shift toward a more connected and technology-driven economy.

Postpaid mobile subscriptions rose by 4 percent to reach 1,287,418, while prepaid subscriptions saw a modest increase of 1 percent, totaling 5,349,044. The continued reliance on prepaid services indicates sustained consumer demand, even as postpaid adoption grows steadily.

A standout trend was the rapid expansion of Internet of Things (IoT) services, which recorded a significant 14 percent increase, reaching 1,653,687 subscriptions. This growth highlights the rising integration of smart technologies across industries and households.

Internet services also demonstrated notable progress. Active mobile broadband subscriptions climbed to 5,486,364, while fixed broadband subscriptions grew by 2 percent to 598,912. Within this segment, fiber optic connections recorded strong momentum, rising by 8 percent to 360,164 subscriptions, reflecting increasing demand for high-speed, reliable connectivity.

Fixed 5G subscriptions also edged upward by 1 percent to 218,909, underscoring the gradual rollout and adoption of next-generation networks.

However, legacy technologies continued to decline. Fixed 4G subscriptions dropped sharply by 63 percent to 8,192, while digital subscriber line (DSL) connections fell by 28 percent to 9,785. These shifts signal a broader transition toward more advanced broadband solutions.

Meanwhile, satellite internet subscriptions saw a dramatic rise of 195 percent, reaching 1,125, albeit from a smaller base. Other internet services—including power line, Ethernet, and leased lines, declined by 8 percent to 737 subscriptions.