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TRA issues new regulation on telecom tariffs
MUSCAT: The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has introduced a new regulatory framework governing retail tariffs for telecommunications services in Oman. The new regulation replaces the earlier framework established by Decision No 27/2016.
This updated regulation includes comprehensive provisions relating to the pricing of telecom services offered to individual consumers, businesses and government institutions. It also incorporates mechanisms for monitoring and addressing pricing practices that may breach fair competition thresholds.
Targeting all licensed providers of public telecommunications services in the retail market, the regulation is designed to align with global and regional developments in the sector. According to the TRA, the framework aims to enhance fair competition, ensure transparency and safeguard the rights and choices of beneficiaries in the Omani telecom market.
The move comes amid rapid shifts in telecom technologies and business models, making tariff regulation a critical element in ensuring market stability and consumer protection. — ONA
