Omantel, the largest Operator in Oman has announced the successful trial of 4G LTE advanced pro technology with peak download speeds of up to 1Gbps. The development is yet another milestone for Omantel and takes the Company one step closer to implementing comprehensive Internet of Things(IoT) technology in the country.
The 4G LTE pro technology aligns with ‘Omantel 3.0’ strategy for digital smart homes and business services. According to Omantel, the innovative growth strategy aims to position Omantel as the digital partner of choice in the consumer arena and for the public and private sectors, enabling the digital society to flourish and grow across all sectors in Oman.
In 2015, Omantel’s total network investments reached over 120 million Rials, which led to the introduction of 4.5G technology in April 2015 that enables speeds of up to 200mbps, as well as the expansion of the 4G LTE network to reach over 86 percent of the population in Oman.
Samy Ahmed Al Ghassany, Chief Operating Officer Eng
The trial gave impressive results where we were able to achieved peak download speeds of (1Gbps) using the 4G LTE advanced pro technology, which is considered a significant milestone in our roadmap utilizing our spectrum assets to test the network and prepare for the technological evolution to 5G.
