MUSCAT: The number of subscribers to the fibre optic network in the Oman Broadband Company exceeded the quarter-million barrier until the end of July 2023 with 250,046 subscribers, while the total units covered in the various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman reached about 697,527 units.
Engineer Sultan bin Ahmed al Wahaibi, CEO of the Oman Broadband Company, said the total subscribers to the optical fibre service in the Dhofar Governorate until the end of July of this year reached 14,585 subscribers, while the total units covered reached 65,615 units, indicating that the sites of the extension of the network were viewed. Optical fibres and new sites are planned to be included in the expansion plan in Dhofar Governorate.
Al Wahaibi confirmed that the company's work team continues its efforts to expand in the various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman, so that the expansion plan for the fibre optic network will reach the areas of Awtab and Suwaihra in the Wilayat of Suhar, and Al Khashd" and Hilla during the coming phase. Al Rawashid, Majz AlSughra, Abu Al Darous, Al Ghuwaisa, Sur Al Shiadi and Al Qasha’ in the Wilayat of Saham, in addition to Al Amrah and Al Rumais in the Wilayat of Barka, and a number of areas in Ja’alan Bani Bu Ali, and the Rusayl, Muscat Governorate, and others.
He pointed out that the company seeks, through the work team, to activate the partnership model with the governorates in providing broadband infrastructure. With the aim of providing and improving Internet services, supporting the economic system, and broader and faster coverage of high-speed home Internet networks, in addition to providing jobs in the field of information technology in various governorates.
He added that the partnership model with the governorates will contribute to finding investment opportunities for the governorates in line with the national broadband strategy and benefit from strengthening the education, health and other sectors. — ONA
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