Oman Broadband Continues to Achieve Tangible Milestones in
Supporting Digital Economy

Muscat, 30 Dec 2025 (ONA) — Oman
Broadband aims to cover one million residential units over the next three
years, in a manner that enhances the core digital infrastructure and expands
the reach of high-quality services across various sectors.

Eng. Sultan Ahmed Al Wahibi, CEO
of Oman Broadband, clarified that the total number of units covered by the
fiber-optic network reached 926,884 by the end of November 2025 across the
governorates of the Sultanate of Oman. This includes 415,792 units in Muscat
Governorate and 511,092 units outside it.

He added that the total number of
subscribers reached 326,406 active subscribers, surpassing the
320,000-subscriber mark for the first time since the company’s establishment.
This is clear evidence of the success of the expansion strategy and the
achievement of service quality.

He affirmed that the company is
focusing on expanding the coverage of the fiber-optic network. The network
coverage in Muscat Governorate exceeded 87 percent of units, and approximately
56 percent outside the governorate, of the total units in Oman during 2025. He
indicated that the company’s plan includes connecting one million residential
units to the fiber-optic network over the next three years, while enhancing
investment in the underlying infrastructure and expanding partnerships with
various stakeholders to ensure the achievement of this goal.

He stated that the company is
working on developing digital networks in Sultan Haitham City, Al Khuwair
Downtown, and the A’Thuraya City project. This aligns with smart city standards
and ensures the readiness of the infrastructure for future expansion, while
providing high-speed services for education, residential and commercial
facilities, and government services.

He said that the company’s
investments and movable assets have exceeded approximately RO 327 million since
its establishment in 2014, reflecting its ongoing commitment to developing the
telecommunications sector and enhancing the digital infrastructure in the
Sultanate of Oman.

The CEO of Oman Broadband
explained that the expansion of the fiber-optic network during 2025 included
the wilayats of Bukha and Dibba in Musandam Governorate, while the wilayats of
Khasab and Madha had their coverage completed in previous project
implementation stages. The fiber-optic network coverage also included a number
of wilayats across various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman.

He affirmed that the Sultanate of
Oman has witnessed tangible progress in the field of telecommunications
infrastructure in the recent period, evident in this remarkable growth in the
number of subscribers and the expansion of the fiber-optic network. This
contributes to supporting the digital economy and improving the quality of life
and public services across various sectors.

He pointed out that the
Omanization rate has exceeded 99 percent of the company’s national workforce,
while the percentage of work awarded to small and medium enterprises reached 39
percent, with initiatives implemented to support, qualify them for larger
projects, and obtain international certifications.

He affirmed that the company
continues to support community initiatives and social investment, encompassing
education, health, sports, and youth empowerment, to promote sustainable
development and quality of life in the Sultanate of Oman.

It is worth noting that Oman
Broadband is a key enabler of digital transformation in the Sultanate of Oman
through its ambitious projects to expand the core digital infrastructure and
extend fiber-optic network coverage to include various governorates and
wilayats, including rural areas.

The company seeks to connect more homes and institutions to
high-speed internet according to global standards, which contributes to
enabling the digital economy and enhancing the quality of life and public
services in the fields of education, health, business, and government services.

— Ends/AH