Oman’s Postpaid Mobile Users Surge by 33.9% to 2.39 Million
Oman’s telecommunications sector witnessed significant changes in mobile subscription patterns by the end of 2024, with a sharp increase in postpaid subscriptions and a slight decline in prepaid users.
Overview of Mobile Subscriptions in Oman (2024)
| Subscription Type | Number of Users | Change from 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Postpaid Mobile Subscriptions | 2,391,951 | 🔼 33.9% Increase |
| Prepaid Mobile Subscriptions | 5,114,919 | 🔽 1.6% Decrease |
| Total Mobile Subscriptions | 7,506,870 | 🔼 7.5% Increase |
✅ According to data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the number of postpaid mobile subscribers surged by 33.9%, reaching 2,391,951 users in December 2024.
✅ Meanwhile, prepaid subscriptions dropped by 1.6%, totaling 5,114,919 users, including:
- 3,889,244 from first-class licensed operators
- 1,225,675 from resellers
Growth in Internet Subscriptions in Oman
- ✅ Active mobile broadband subscriptions increased, reaching 6,455,261 users.
- ✅ Fixed Internet subscriptions grew by 2%, totaling 574,730 users.
| Internet Type | Number of Subscriptions | Change from 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Broadband Subscriptions | 6,455,261 | 🔼 Increase |
| Fixed Internet Subscriptions | 574,730 | 🔼 2% Increase |
| Fixed Broadband Connections (above 256 kbps) | 573,028 | 🔼 Increase |
| Low-Speed Internet Subscriptions | 1,702 | 🔽 Decrease |
Sharp Decline in Fixed-Line Sector
- ✅ Fixed-line subscriptions dropped 24.8%, totaling 435,596 subscriptions.
- ✅ Traditional analogue fixed-line subscriptions (both prepaid and postpaid) fell 20.9% to 66,834 users.
- ✅ IP-based fixed-line subscriptions increased 7.4%, reaching 318,478 users.
| Fixed-Line Subscription Type | Number of Users | Change from 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Analogue Fixed-Line | 66,834 | 🔽 20.9% Decrease |
| IP-Based Fixed-Line | 318,478 | 🔼 7.4% Increase |
| Fixed Wireless Subscriptions | 523 | 🔽 25.6% Decrease |
Distribution of Fixed-Line Subscriptions by Governorate
- ✅ Muscat led with 49.63% of total fixed-line analogue subscriptions.
- ✅ North Batinah followed with 11.46%, and Dhofar accounted for 10.03%.
- ✅ The remaining governorates collectively made up 28.88%.
| Governorate | Share of Fixed-Line Subscriptions (%) |
|---|---|
| Muscat | 49.63% |
| North Batinah | 11.46% |
| Dhofar | 10.03% |
| Other Governorates | 28.88% |
Oman’s Evolving Telecom Market
- ✅ The rise in postpaid subscriptions indicates a shift in consumer behavior and growing demand for stable telecom services.
- ✅ The expansion of mobile and fixed broadband subscriptions reflects digital transformation and higher internet consumption in Oman.
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