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Times of Oman
15-06-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority issues bylaw on regulating retail tariffs
Muscat: The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has issued a bylaw on price control titled 'Retail Tariff Regulation' that repeals the regulation issued vide Decision No. 27/2016. The new bylaw comprises several regulatory provisions, including general provisions on retail tariffs for telecommunications services, special provisions for tenders offered to commercial beneficiaries and government institutions, and additional regulatory provisions on monitoring pricing practices that may exceed certain levels. The regulation targets all licensees who provide public telecommunications services in retail markets. The new bylaw seeks to keep pace with regional and international updates in the telecommunications sector. It also seeks to promote fair competition and ensure transparency in the retail telecommunications services market, while at the same time safeguarding the rights and choices of beneficiaries.
Times of Oman
28-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
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.
