TRA completes first phase of initiative to improve telecom services at Comprehensive Service Areas
Muscat: 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 utilising 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 'fibre 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.
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