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Adviser Awasr, said: “We
were keen on meeting all the
Class 1 License requirements.
These requirements reflect
our continued commitment
towards improving lifestyles and
developing the Omani business
environment, through delivering
high-speed fiber-optic Internet to
both locals and expats across the
Sultanate.”
Issam al Ismaili, Head of
Marketing, Awasr, commented:
“We have already begun working
with our partners and the
concerned authorities to build a
general telephony infrastructure
covering the Sultanate’s different
provinces.
We will deliver top-notch services
at highly competitive and
affordable prices to everyone,
especially since affordability is
one of Awasr’s core principles
aiming to achieve sustainable
development in the Sultanate.”
Awasr to roll out
general telephony
infrastructure
O
oredoo Awasr, Oman’s
specialised broadband
service provider, has been
awarded a Class 1 License by the
Telecommunications Regulatory
Authority (TRA) after meeting all
requirements for amending the
previous license.
In light of the new license, Awasr
is building a robust and advanced
dedicated network, capable of
delivering high-speed fibre-optic
Internet of up to 1 Gbps.
This new license will now enable
the operator to provide general
fixed telephony services across the
Sultanate.
The network will also enable the operator
to offer international call services.
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This service will be provided exclusively
in the Omani market.
Mohamad el Madhoun, Commercial
With the new TRA license, Awasr
is committed to build a network
infrastructure in Muscat and the
northern region, including the
governorates: Al Batinah North,
Al Batinah South, Al Dhahirah
and Al Buraimi, in addition to
the southern region, including Al
Dakhiliya, Al Sharqiyah North, Al
Sharqiyah South, Dhofar and Al
Wusta.
Awasr will also build an
International Gateway to
provide high-end international
telecommunications services.
Awasr officially launched its
services early last month, in
addition to announcing of
pre-ordering 1Gbps service,
becoming Oman’s first specialised
broadband service provider.
Its services currently cover the
regions of Al Khoud, Al Mawaleh,
Al Hail, Maabilah and Shatti Al
Qurum as a first phase.
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