TRA partners with US firm to enhance 5G networks in Oman

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of the Sultanate of Oman has entered into a collaborative partnership with Ookla, a US-based digital media and internet company, as part of the regulator's aim to harness the latest technologies and up-to-date insights for enhancing mobile and fixed broadband performance across the country.

Seattle-based Ookla is an internationally recognized leader in network testing and intelligence. Its portfolio includes leading brands in technology, entertainment, shopping, health, cybersecurity, and martech.

This partnership comes at a time when 5G rollout in the country is gaining momentum, and Ookla’s enterprise solutions and first-party data are set to empower TRA in assessing the adoption of 5G networks in the Sultanate of Oman. This partnership will help drive network improvements in the Sultanate of Oman, delivering significant new value to local mobile carriers who build the networks and the consumers who use them.

Commenting on the partnership, Eng Ahmed Hassan al Haddabi, TRA's strategic planning unit executive manager said, “Ookla’s unique data insights will help TRA identify weak spots and consequently guide network operators to improve their networks, in turn creating a better experience for the Omani people. We look forward to leveraging Ookla’s data to assist us in making informed decisions for advancing Oman’s ranking internationally in support of the government’s Oman 2040 Vision.” Ookla’s high-calibre network intelligence solutions will give the TRA an insightful view of network performance in the Sultanate of Oman, and allow it to benchmark against its regional peers. This effort further aligns with the goals of the Oman 2040 vision of preparing for the impacts of technology and the digital transformation taking place in the country.

Delighted to assist and support TRA in the development of Oman’s telecom sector, Ookla co-founder and CEO Doug Suttles said, “With our consumer-initiated methodology, powerful cross-platform testing engine and global network of high-throughput servers, Ookla is a definitive source for 5G network intelligence and measurement. Ookla works with many regulators in the GCC states and beyond to provide actionable insights into the performance of national 5G networks as they evolve. We are thrilled to assist and support the TRA as they seek to drive the development of the telecommunications sector in the Sultanate of Oman.”