Bader Al Zidi, Vodafone Oman’s CEO, announced a historic achievement in the company’s journey. Recognized as the fastest 5G network rollout in the Sultanate’s history, the operator now boasts 2,572 live sites, indicating a 70%+ increase from the 1,500 sites recorded in March, 2023.
Successfully connecting communities, businesses, and industries across the country, “This milestone is more than just an operational achievment; it’s a reflection of what is possible through innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to excellence,” stated Al Zidi.
Vodafone entered the Omani market in early 2022, and until then, the telecom sector in the country had been a duopoly for almost two decades. According to Ookla’s latest analysis, Vodafone’s expansion lead to a strong position that captured 10% of the market share within two years of launch. Vodafone aims to reach 30% by 2032.
Building upon its successful inaugural year and tremendous growth in year two, Vodafone Oman embarked on its third year of operations, committing to enhancing its core services while extending the reach of its 5G Next network to cater to 90% of the population.
“Together, we are building more than networks; we are creating a legacy of innovation and progress,” the Vodafone Oman CEO concluded.
Due to Oman’s high mobile penetration, Vodafone experienced significant gains in both 4G and 5G users, as per Speedtest Intelligence’s data from September 2022 to June 2024.
Oman’s fast-paced ICT growth transformation is being driven by its Vision 2040, which seeks to foster economic growth, empower society, and meet the nation’s growing technological needs.
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