Oman

28 May 2013 Mobile broadband subs top 1.65m at end-2012
28 May 2013 Nawras boosts indoor coverage with third 3G data carrier
17 May 2013 Nawras selects InfiNet Wireless to expand business offering
9 May 2013 Omantel net profit down 2.5% as expenses rise 5.4%
1 May 2013 Telcos team up for new submarine cable in Bay of Bengal
29 Apr 2013 Nawras Q1 net profit slides 21% on higher depreciation
15 Apr 2013 Omantel in talks with Haya Water to rent fibre-optic cables
21 Mar 2013 Iran, GCC states agree multi-band mobile spillover pact
13 Mar 2013 Middle East tycoons stump up for Virgin action
20 Feb 2013 Nawras signs two more credit facility agreements
18 Feb 2013 Nawras introduces LTE services
13 Feb 2013 Omantel posts 4.1% rise in FY12 net profit
28 Jan 2013 Nawras Q4 sales rise 1.2%, net profit down 13.4%
23 Jan 2013 Nawras inks USD182m financing deal
15 Jan 2013 Nawras upgrades network in Muscat
14 Jan 2013 Samatel welcomes aboard new investors
3 Jan 2013 Omantel embarks on phase II of LTE network rollout
7 Dec 2012 Investment firm acquires majority stake in Omani MVNO
27 Nov 2012 Second time lucky: PCCW-Awaser consortium awarded fixed line licence
21 Nov 2012 Nawras network modernisation project starts to bear fruit
14 Nov 2012 Omantel 9M net profit up 9.2%
22 Oct 2012 Nawras Q3 profit down on higher operating expenses
18 Oct 2012 Nawras network modernisation work on schedule
10 Oct 2012 Omantel signs LTE, managed services deal with Ericsson
17 Sep 2012 Nawras introduces FNP for corporate customers
9 Aug 2012 Omantel’s sales climb 5% in first half
7 Aug 2012 EPEG launch delayed
30 Jul 2012 Nawras net profit hit by higher depreciation costs, lower EBITDA
25 Jul 2012 Nawras partners Tata Communications for global services
17 Jul 2012 Omantel launches LTE network
28 Jun 2012 Nawras to enhance 3G, launch LTE, expand WiMAX with Huawei
18 Jun 2012 Nawras plans to launch LTE; set to boost 3G, WiMAX
14 Jun 2012 Pair selected for Omantel TD-LTE rollout
13 Jun 2012 TRA initiative to bring telecoms to 150 rural villages
6 Jun 2012 Virgin, FRiENDi merge regional MVNO ops
3 May 2012 Omantel Q1 2012 net profit up 13%
30 Apr 2012 Nawras selects Huawei for network modernisation project
25 Apr 2012 Nawras Q1 revenue down 2.7%
25 Apr 2012 Fixed broadband subs exceeded 75,000 in 2011
18 Apr 2012 Nawras aims to boost broadband connectivity
11 Apr 2012 TRA enables select VoIP services?
12 Mar 2012 Nawras demos LTE
7 Mar 2012 Nawras secures USD149m funding deal
20 Feb 2012 GBI cable ready for service
13 Feb 2012 Omantel plans LTE network rollout
8 Feb 2012 Omantel Q4 net profit up 10% on growing subscribers
31 Jan 2012 Nawras net profit hit by higher depreciation, amortisation charges
26 Jan 2012 Omantel unveils unified brand for fixed, mobile ops
21 Dec 2011 Omantel, Nawras seek new spectrum amid rising data usage
17 Nov 2011 Tata, Nawras launch TGN-Gulf cable system
14 Nov 2011 Omantel posts 25% rise in Q3 net profit
27 Oct 2011 Nawras posts 8% rise in Q3 net profit
18 Oct 2011 Nawras launches FTTH trial network
17 Oct 2011 Merger between Omantel and Oman Mobile receives approval
9 Aug 2011 Omantel sees drop in H1 net profit as expenses rise 9%
28 Jul 2011 Nawras net profit slips 13% on rising costs
14 Jul 2011 TRA approves FTTH pilot project
23 May 2011 Pair seek MVNO licences from TRA
9 May 2011 Omantel Q1 net profit down on rising expenses
21 Apr 2011 Nawras Q1 net profit down 13.6% on rising operating expenses
30 Mar 2011 Quartet ink MoU to develop Europe Persia Express Gateway
11 Mar 2011 Samatel awards NGN contract to Verscom
1 Mar 2011 Omantel launches portion of EIG cable
28 Feb 2011 Third telecoms licence issued to Sama Telecommunications
9 Feb 2011 Omantel FY 2010 net profit down on rising Worldcall expenses
7 Feb 2011 MVNO to offer 3G services
27 Jan 2011 Nawras reports rise in FY profit, revenue
4 Jan 2011 Government plan to sell Omantel stake still ‘on hold’
16 Nov 2010 FRiENDi fined for violating licence conditions
15 Nov 2010 Omantel says 2010 investment to reach OMR75m
10 Nov 2010 Omantel net profit drops on rising expenses
28 Oct 2010 Nawras prices IPO at bottom of range
21 Oct 2010 Nawras Q3 net profit soars 62%
13 Oct 2010 Nawras extends IPO period amid weak retail demand
7 Sep 2010 Nawras confirms IPO share price range
26 Aug 2010 Nawras eyes USD1 billion from IPO, report says
24 Aug 2010 Samatel becomes latest MVNO to launch in Oman
18 Aug 2010 TRA clarifies Omantel's LTE spectrum is for fixed-wireless broadband
12 Aug 2010 Omantel posts decline in net income
20 Jul 2010 Nawras plans September IPO
19 Jul 2010 Nawras hails launch of residential fixed line services
19 Jul 2010 Omantel showcases LTE network
25 May 2010 Renna grabs 130,000 subs in first twelve months
17 May 2010 Nawras launches fixed services for business users
14 May 2010 Omantel Q1 net profit slips 15%
10 May 2010 GBI inks cable landing deal with Omantel
5 May 2010 Nawras to invest USD390 million in rollout of fixed line services
29 Mar 2010 Nawras selects Ericsson solution for launch of fixed line services
24 Mar 2010 Nawras set to launch fixed line, WiMAX services in 2H10
16 Mar 2010 Omantel launches FTTH network
10 Feb 2010 Omantel reports 5% rise in FY09 net profit
18 Jan 2010 Govt to revive plans to sell 30% stake in Omantel?
15 Jan 2010 Omantel awards NGN contract to Huawei
11 Jan 2010 Injaz Telecom seals MVNO deal with Nawras
7 Dec 2009 TRA shortlists seven bidders for USO licence
23 Nov 2009 MTNL to bid for Omani licence
16 Nov 2009 Nawras launches mobile TV service
11 Nov 2009 Omantel net profit slips 1.5%
5 Nov 2009 First phase of universal service project to be implemented in 2011
4 Nov 2009 FRiENDi bags 100,000 subscribers
2 Oct 2009 Mazoon Mobile signs MVNO agreement with Nawras
5 Aug 2009 Reuters: Omantel Q2 net profit dips 3%
13 Jul 2009 Third MVNO arrives in Oman
10 Jun 2009 Nawras receives fixed line licence
8 Jun 2009 Oman Mobile increases 3.5G download speeds to 14.4Mbps
1 Jun 2009 Omantel, Dhofar Insurance ink VPN deal
14 May 2009 Omantel posts 1.2% decline in 1Q net profit
8 May 2009 Second MVNO launches in Oman
29 Apr 2009 FRiENDi Mobile launches MVNO service in Oman
16 Apr 2009 Omantel plans to invest in 2G, 3.5G networks in 2009
27 Feb 2009 Omantel subscriber growth begins to slow
23 Feb 2009 Nawras to launch fixed line service by end-2009
17 Feb 2009 Oman Telecom Q4 net profit falls 67%
21 Jan 2009 Oman Mobile launches 3.5G network
7 Jan 2009 Government calls off Omantel sale
5 Dec 2008 Majan the MVNO pips FRiENDi
1 Dec 2008 FRiENDi promises launch soon
20 Nov 2008 PCCW-Awaser loses out as licence goes to Nawras
3 Nov 2008 PCCW consortium sets out its stall
3 Nov 2008 Omantel profits up by 29.6%
27 Oct 2008 Second fixed line concession auction comes to an end
29 Sep 2008 Qtel and Noor in race for wireline concession
10 Sep 2008 Second fixed line licensee to be revealed before end-Oct
2 Sep 2008 Omantel to launch VoIP in November
1 Sep 2008 Six bidders shortlisted for second licence
26 Aug 2008 TRA opens mobile television discussion
19 Aug 2008 Eight companies interested in 25% Omantel stake
12 Aug 2008 Regulator invites proposal for fixed line concession
5 Aug 2008 Omantel posts 48.8% growth in second quarter net income
24 Jul 2008 STC interested in Omantel stake
22 Jul 2008 Nawras upgrades mobile network to 7.2Mbps
21 Jul 2008 Omantel signs cable deal with Mena
7 Jul 2008 Omantel: government calls for investors
1 Jul 2008 Five reseller licences awarded
30 Jun 2008 FRiENDi secures third mobile licence
26 Jun 2008 Omantel signs financing facility to pay for Woldcall purchase
4 Jun 2008 Mobile base reached 2.7 million users by end-March
22 May 2008 25% of Omantel to be sold this year, says CEO
19 May 2008 Omantel first quarter results approved
30 Apr 2008 Oman Mobile contracts NSN for upgrades
29 Apr 2008 Omantel posts record net income for first quarter
28 Apr 2008 Omantel plans broadband expansion
18 Mar 2008 Nawras passes one million mark; earmarks 2008 investment
13 Mar 2008 Nawras plans to increase investment in 2008 on back of royalty cut
12 Mar 2008 Qtel will bid for new fixed line licence in Oman
6 Mar 2008 TRA clarifies intentions for market liberalisation
4 Mar 2008 Oman seeks new licensees
3 Mar 2008 Internet subscriber base passes 100,000
21 Feb 2008 Omantel to introduce IP telephony soon
19 Feb 2008 Omantel acquires Worldcall stake
18 Feb 2008 Omantel and Oman Mobile take steps towards integration
8 Feb 2008 Omantel says no decision on size of stake to be sold
28 Jan 2008 Omantel profit up again in fourth quarter
25 Jan 2008 Huawei undercuts NSN and Ericsson to take Oman 3G contract
18 Dec 2007 Blackberry arrives in Oman
10 Dec 2007 Oman gets commercial 3G from Nawras
19 Nov 2007 TRA to issue resale licences
15 Nov 2007 Oman rules out immediate end to fixed line monopoly
13 Nov 2007 Etisalat considers Oman purchase; expresses Tunisian interest
12 Nov 2007 Omantel offers USD204 million to acquire majority stake in Worldcall
6 Nov 2007 Nawras 3.5G pilot announced
30 Oct 2007 Omantel to install new ADSL lines
29 Oct 2007 Omantel profits soar on back of royalty cut
19 Oct 2007 Etisalat interested in Omantel
4 Oct 2007 Omantel faces government shake-up
3 Oct 2007 Omantel to improve internet services
1 Oct 2007 Omantel board approves Worldcall purchase
26 Sep 2007 Omantel connects two more villages
13 Aug 2007 Omantel releases first half results and reveals details of Worldcall deal
22 Jun 2007 Omantel to acquire majority stake in Worldcall
23 May 2007 Omantel looking at Pakistan investment
22 May 2007 Oman telecoms stats for March revealed
15 May 2007 Omantel reports 1Q2007 results
8 May 2007 Oman plans ISP licences; Omantel launches Wi-Fi
26 Mar 2007 Omantel signs ADSL deal
12 Mar 2007 Regulator bans VoIP in cyber cafés; announces second fixed licence
28 Feb 2007 Further liberalisation announced
28 Feb 2007 Omantel profit soars
19 Feb 2007 Omantel to deploy more hotspots
24 Jan 2007 Du and Omantel sign interconnection agreement
21 Dec 2006 Nawras and Ericsson sign deal
13 Dec 2006 Nawras achieves half a million subscribers
11 Dec 2006 Omantel releases internet subscriber data
6 Dec 2006 Nawras clinches deal with OPAL
5 Dec 2006 Omantel announces USD25 million investment in infrastructure
23 Nov 2006 Omantel ‘Flagging’
22 Nov 2006 Belgacom and Omantel strengthen ties
13 Nov 2006 Omantel announces jump in profits
8 Nov 2006 Omantel launches rural WiLL internet
6 Nov 2006 Oman Mobile looks to expand abroad
2 Oct 2006 Omantel extends WiLL coverage
27 Sep 2006 Omantel signs USD11.6 million deal
30 Aug 2006 Mobile number portability takes effect
7 Aug 2006 Omantel expands in 1H
10 Apr 2006 Nawras celebrates first anniversary
27 Mar 2006 Omantel launches WiLL
24 Mar 2006 Nawras signs up 300,000 customers in a year
16 Mar 2006 Omantel to focus on internet
16 Feb 2006 Omantel reports drop in net profit
25 Jan 2006 TRA designates 450MHz-470MHz bands for 3G
5 Jan 2006 Report predicts internet growth in Oman
3 Jan 2006 OMTC launches new pronunciation service
21 Dec 2005 Nawras makes its first 3G call
12 Dec 2005 Omantel and TWA sign undersea cable tie-up
28 Nov 2005 OMTC hands Siemens USD20 million GSM expansion contract
15 Nov 2005 Omantel posts 11% drop in profits
10 Oct 2005 Omantel completes Dhofar link
22 Aug 2005 Oman Mobile passes one million milestone
19 Aug 2005 Oman: Flag Telecom’s FALCON dips its toes in the water
18 Aug 2005 Omantel faces challenges to improve bottom line
28 Jul 2005 Omantel shares to be listed
26 Jul 2005 Strong wireless performance at home and abroad boosts Q-Tel revenues 18%
13 Jul 2005 Omantel’s IPO success
12 Jul 2005 Nawras to launch EDGE
13 Jun 2005 Omantel launches country’s largest-ever IPO
2 Jun 2005 Omantel IPO set for 11 June: foreigners need not apply
24 May 2005 Nawras 'done roaming'
16 May 2005 Omantel sell-off imminent
11 May 2005 Nawras inks deal to lease fibre from Omantel
3 May 2005 Omantel sets date for IPO this month
25 Apr 2005 Omantel attempts to boost internet subscribers
19 Apr 2005 Omantel to extend WiLL to 200 villages
15 Apr 2005 Omantel: 30% state sell-off likely this year
1 Apr 2005 Omantel to provide IP-VSAT services
29 Mar 2005 Omantel and PTC finalise fibre-optic link
17 Mar 2005 Minister raves about telecom sector
15 Mar 2005 Oman’s second mobile operator, Nawras, to launch tomorrow
22 Sep 2004 OMTC launches GPRS
23 Jun 2004 Siemens bags expansion deal
17 Jun 2004 Q-Tel and TDC claim Oman’s second mobile licence
23 Apr 2004 TRA shortlists six for wireless licence
17 Feb 2004 Omantel slashes tariffs
10 Feb 2004 Omantel expands network capacity
9 Jan 2004 Ministry releases more details of second mobile licence and plans for Omantel float
5 Jan 2004 Omantel to face competition
7 Nov 2003 Siemens bags GSM contract
7 Jul 2003 Omantel contracts Oracle for new wireless projects
18 Jun 2003 Privatisation on the horizon