Oman Mobile strengthens partnership with Nokia Siemens Networks
Nokia Siemens Networks to modernize radio network in southern Oman in a country-wide consolidation initiative
Oman Mobile Telecommunications , the country’s
leading mobile operator has appointed Nokia Siemens Networks to
consolidate and improve its network quality and coverage, while
launching new services such as EDGE in the rural areas. Nokia Siemens
Networks will replace parts of the existing radio network in southern
Oman in a country-wide consolidation initiative, being a leading
supplier to Oman Mobile.
As per the scope of the project, Nokia Siemens Networks will improve
coverage of Oman Mobile’s network along the Long Distance road, the
artery road that runs between North and South of Oman. Swapping the
existing radio network in southern Oman, between BidBid and Salalah, it
will consolidate and improve coverage and capacity in these areas and
the new growth market of Duqm. Lastly, Nokia Siemens Networks will also
enable EDGE services in the rural areas of the Sultanate of Oman.
Mr. Lars Gustafsson, Marketing Division Head of Oman Mobile, stated:
“The homogenization of the radio network between BidBid and Salalah
will increase Oman Mobile’s operational efficiency and further
increase our competitiveness in the market. In addition, the
introduction of EDGE services will support the e-Government initiative
by facilitating the benefits of mobile data services in the rural areas
of the country.�
And Stefan Sieber, Country Director Oman, Nokia Siemens Networks
adds: “This project shows Nokia Siemens Networks’ continued
commitment to the partnership with Oman Mobile. We are providing
support for the business of Oman Mobile by bringing in more efficiency
into the network and allowing new revenue streams, e.g. via mobile
internet in the rural areas.
Of the two licensed mobile providers operating in the country, Oman
Mobile with almost 1.6 million subscribers has the larger 60% share of
the market. Nokia Siemens Networks began its association with the
leading GSM Operator as early as 1996 by supplying Core, Radio,
Intelligent Network and Value-Added-Services products.
