TRA Completes
1st Phase of Initiative
to Improve Telecom Services at Comprehensive Service Areas

Muscat,
28 May (ONA) — The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has
completed the first phase of a joint national initiative between the
government, the TRA and licensees to improve telecommunications services offered
at underdeveloped geographic locations known as Comprehensive Service Areas .

The
initiative seeks to enhance the quality of services provided to beneficiaries
in areas facing infrastructure and coverage challenges.

The
initiative focuses on utilizing the savings made from the postponement of hikes
on royalty rates that are typically charged upon the conversion of connections of telecommunication station from ‘satellite technology’ to ‘fiber optics’. This procedure will
enhance the performance of telecommunication towers and achieve a more reliable
and stable user experience.

The initiative opens up vistas for small and medium
enterprises (SMEs) to implement businesses and provide services in Comprehensive
Service Areas, including telecom services, maintenance and project
management.

The initiative will also enable SMEs to offer direct and
indirect employment opportunities through the implementation of related
projects.

— Ends/Bishara/AG