Oman’s Mobile Subscriptions Surpass 7 Million, Internet Broadband Usage Declines
According to a recent report by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Oman, the total number of mobile subscriptions in the country reached 7,001,500 by the end of March 2024, indicating a 3.1% increase from 6,842,800 subscriptions during the same period in 2023.
The report revealed that this growth was accompanied by a 4.13% increase in the overall population penetration rate, a 4.19% increase in average usage per subscription, and a 1.77% increase in average revenue per subscription.
In contrast, mobile broadband subscriptions witnessed a 1.41% decline by the end of last March, while average usage per subscription decreased by 7.60% and average revenue per subscription dropped by 1.56%.
Regarding fixed-line services, the total number of subscriptions reached 596,809, reflecting a 3.03% increase from 562,419 subscriptions the previous year. However, average usage per subscription declined by 11.16% and average revenue per subscription fell by 5.98%.
Fixed broadband subscriptions also rose to 572,450 by the end of the first quarter of this year, marking a 1.86% increase from 539,334 subscriptions in the same period of 2023. Nevertheless, average usage per subscription decreased by 0.68%, while average revenue per subscription edged up by 0.87%.
The report further indicated that concerning international calls, the number of outgoing international minutes increased by 6.03% by the end of the first quarter of 2024. Conversely, the average revenue per minute of connection on mobile phones declined by 7.76% and on fixed phones by 10.32%.
Table of Mobile, Internet, and Fixed-Line Subscriptions in Oman
| Indicator | End of March 2024 | End of March 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Subscriptions | 7,001,500 | 6,842,800 | 3.1% Increase |
| Mobile Penetration Rate | 4.13% | – | – |
| Average Mobile Usage | 4.19% Increase | – | – |
| Average Mobile Revenue | 1.77% Increase | – | – |
| Mobile Broadband Subscriptions | – | – | 1.41% Decrease |
| Average Mobile Broadband Usage | 7.60% Decrease | – | – |
| Average Mobile Broadband Revenue | 1.56% Decrease | – | – |
| Fixed-Line Subscriptions | 596,809 | 562,419 | 3.03% Increase |
| Average Fixed-Line Usage | 11.16% Decrease | – | – |
| Average Fixed-Line Revenue | 5.98% Decrease | – | – |
| Fixed Broadband Subscriptions | 572,450 | 539,334 | 1.86% Increase |
| Average Fixed Broadband Usage | 0.68% Decrease | – | – |
| Average Fixed Broadband Revenue | 0.87% Increase | – | – |
| International Minutes | – | – | 6.03% Increase |
| Average Mobile International Minute Revenue | 7.76% Decrease | – | – |
| Average Fixed International Minute Revenue | 10.32% Decrease | – | – |
Source: Mobile Subscriptions in Oman Surpass 7 Million (shabiba.com)
