Omantel, Oman Airports join hands for communications upgrade

Muscat: Omantel, the Sultanate’s leading provider of integrated telecommunication services has joined hands with the Oman Airports Management Company (OAMC) to link all airports in Oman through fixed telecommunications solutions.

Phase one of the project will connect the Muscat International Airport with the Salalah Airport through a fibre-optic network with speeds of up to 155 megabits per second (Mbps). Phase two will link additional airports, such as the Sohar and Duqm Airports.
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Upon completion, the project will allow for advanced fixed telecommunication capabilities and connectivity for all airports throughout the country and will provide greater efficiency and convenience for airport staff, sub-contractors and passengers.

Commenting on the project, Todd Deck, vice president, Corporate Business Unit at Omantel said, “Omantel has been a proud partner of OAMC for many years and we are pleased to once again work in collaboration to ensure that all airports in Oman are equipped with the highest quality fixed telecommunications solutions.”

As part of the project, Omantel will be providing OAMC with the latest and most advanced fixed telecommunication services in addition to ensuring a 24 hour-a-day network monitoring and direct and round-the-clock technical support by a dedicated team of network specialists.

The project also entails a total of 13,000 Integrated Services for Digital Network (ISDN) lines to be installed at the Muscat International and Salalah Airports, in addition to the provision of an internet leased line service connectivity with a speed of 34 Mbps at both airports.

Dr. Moaman Mohammed Abdullah Al Busaidi, general manager, CT at OAMC said, “Airports have a vital role to play as the gateway to a nation, thus it is extremely important that the technology and services available are world-class in order to give the best possible impression of our country upon entry and exit. At OAMC we are very pleased to join hands with Omantel to enable a fixed communications system that links the airports across Oman. This project will greatly improve our ability to function cohesively with other airports.