Oman
Companies
The Oman telecoms regulatory authority has invited bids for a second fixed-line licence in the country. Under the terms of the licence, the winning applicant will receive a 25-year...
2008-08-12Companies
Nokia Siemens Networks has won a contract to upgrade 90% of the mobile telecoms network of Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel). Reportedly, the contract is worth between US$80mn...
2008-04-29Companies
The Government of Oman is considering the sale of up to 30% of Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel) to a strategic investor. The sale could take place as early as September...
2008-02-06Companies
Oman mobile operator Nawras is expecting to launch services over its 3.5G next generation network. Over the coming few months, a soft launch will enable a select number of Nawras...
2007-11-05Companies
The government of Oman plans to sell a stake in incumbent fixed-line operator Omantel in the hope of making the operator more competitive globally. The state has not said how much...
2007-10-04Companies
Oman's national telecoms company Omantel will cut its tariffs for internet access as part of a drive to improve network availability and take-up across the country. 'We are revising...
2007-03-28Companies
Incumbent operator Omantel could soon be joined by a second national fixed line operator, according to the country's minister for transport and telecommunications Sheikh Mohammed...
2006-05-25Industry
Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel) underwent a substantial restructuring in Q1 2004, when it was divided into two operating companies, Omantel (fixed-line and internet) and...
2006-05-08
