Oman

Qtel has confirmed that its Omani subsidiary, Nawras, has won the second licence for Class One Full Fixed Public Telecommunications Services in Oman. The first licence is held... 2008-11-20

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... 2008-08-12

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... 2008-04-29

Omantel, the incumbent operator, has paid US$193mn for a 60% stake in Pakistan's Worldcall Telecom. This marks Omantel's largest investment outside its home country. Purchasing... 2008-02-19

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... 2008-02-06

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... 2007-11-05

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... 2007-10-04

There is a history of involvement in Pakistan's high-growth telecommunications market from leading Gulf state telecoms operators. Abu Dhabi Group -unit Warid Telecom entered Pakistan's... 2007-06-22

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... 2007-03-28

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... 2006-05-25