North Al Batinah residents can now access high-speed fibre optic Internet

Staff Reporter  -

MUSCAT, JULY 5 -

Omantel has announced the launch of fibre optic services in Al Batinah North. The expansion will give thousands of residents access to high-speed fibre optic technology (FTTH) in several areas in the Wilayats of Suhar, Suwaiq, Saham, Shinas and Liwa.

They include residents of Muwaileh in Suhar, Liwa Al Jadida in Liwa, Al Shabia, Al Aqar, Al Safia and Al Baliydah in Shinas Deel Al Brayk in Saham in addition to Bateha Al Sahel, Al Qurha, Bateha Hilal (east police station), and Al Shuraisa (south Health Centre). Omantel is the only operator in the Sultanate that provides triple play services (voice, data and IPTV) via fibre optics.

The services are available at competitive prices, providing customers with excellent value for money while providing unmatched quality and speed for online gaming, video streaming with download speeds of up to 200 mbps.

Upon subscription, customers will receive free Internet for the first month, as well as a free Wi-Fi router.

Customers who are currently subscribed to Omantel’s ADSL services can maintain their fixed line numbers when they choose to upgrade to FTTH.

Haitham Abdullah al Kharousi, Vice-President Consumer Business Unit, Omantel said: “We left no stone unturned to enable the Sultanate to be at the forefront of technology application, with some of the highest connectivity and smartphone usage rates in the GCC through converged networks. We are delighted to announce the extension of our FTTH coverage to new areas in North Al Batinah and are honoured to be Oman’s digital partner of choice with the largest fibre optic network in the Sultanate.”

Bakhit Salim Kashoob, Senior Manager of Omantel in Batinah, Musandam and Buraimi said: “In line with the Government’s vision for digital transformation, Omantel heavily invests in expanding its operations in the Sultanate, and ensuring that our robust telecom infrastructure is more accessible to people. By generating an enriched experience for our customers, we help promote digital inclusion for the community around us.”