Tuesday 30 / December / 2025
Muscat: 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.
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