Mobile subscriptions in Oman cross 8mn, broadband users rise
Active mobile broadband subscriptions climbed to 5,516,530, reflecting the growing demand for data services. Postpaid subscriptions rose by 5.3% to 1,236,561, while prepaid subscriptions grew by 3.6% to 5,236,191.
Internet of Things (M2M) subscriptions recorded exceptional growth, jumping 118.6% to 1,560,256 by the end of June.
In the fixed broadband segment, subscriptions increased by 2.2% to 588,477. Fibre optic connections rose 10.3% to 339,309, and fixed 5G subscriptions grew 1.5% to 215,434. In contrast, fixed 4G subscriptions fell 31.7% to 20,952.
ADSL usage continued to decline, dropping 52% to 11,289 subscriptions. Satellite connections increased 8.5% to 724, while other services, including Internet via power lines, Ethernet and leased lines, fell 11.2% to 769.
The figures underline the shift towards fibre and next-generation mobile technologies, as consumers and businesses move away from legacy platforms such as ADSL and 4G fixed services.
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