Omantel – the leading company in providing integrated telecommunication services in the Sultanate – continues its pioneering role in providing the 5G technology since it has launched the first 5G network in the Sultanate at the end of last year by expanding its network and adding new sites in a number of governorates. As part of its plans for expanding the 5G network, new stations have been added in the Wilayats where the service was previously launched. Furthermore, new stations were installed in a number of regions in 5 Wilayats where the 5G network was introduced for the first time. These Wilayats are Salalah, Taqa, Sur, Samail and Bahlaa. As a result, thousands of subscribers in these regions will be able to enjoy Home Internet with high speeds up to 1 Gbps.
It is worth mentioning that 5G technology is considered one of the enabling technologies of the 4th industrial revolution such as the Internet of things, artificial intelligence, blockchain technology and mega data technology. It is envisaged that the services to be provided through the 5G network will lead to a breakthrough in many sectors including education, health, transportation and entertainment. Besides, it is a key component in future smart cities projects.