Research and Markets: Oman Telecommunications Report Q4 2011 - Continued Investment in Modern Fixed and Mobile Networks

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ec6fa2/oman_telecommunica) has announced the addition of the "Oman Telecommunications Report Q4 2011" report to their offering.

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BMI's analysis and forecast in this quarter's report is based on regulatory and operator data for the fourth quarter of 2011. It includes updates to their mobile, fixed-line and internet forecasts. Meanwhile, the telecoms regulator and fixed-line incumbent operator Omantel published ARPU figures for Q111 (Omantel previously published ARPU data on an annual basis). These have been incorporated into BMIs five-year ARPU forecast for the Omani mobile market. Oman remains in sixth position this quarter on BMI's Business Environment Ratings update for Middle East and North Africa. However, it scores below the regional average in the Industry Rewards category as intense competition drives down ARPUs and market saturation reduces subscriber growth opportunities. However, BMI are encouraged by the continued investment in modern fixed and mobile networks by the operators, a move that will facilitate the rollout of higher value services in the future.

According to the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), there were 4.474mn mobile subscribers in Oman at the end of March 2011. This represented a decrease of 2.9% q-o-q, the first ever quarterly contraction to the Omani mobile market. Mobile services resellers accounted for 10.6% of the total subscriber base, while Omantel and Nawras had market shares of 46.2% and 43.2% respectively.

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Companies Mentioned:

• Omantel
• Nawras Telecom

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