Integrated telecom services provider, Omantel has announced the commercial launch of its 4G LTE network in the Sultanate of Oman. The LTE network launch comes after a series of trials which successfully delivered speeds of up to 100 Mbps. Company has awarded its LTE network contracts to Huawei and Ericsson end of last May.

According to operator, as of today, it has successfully completed the build-out of more than 50 sites across the Sultanate. The areas with LTE coverage include Sultan Qaboos University Campus, Mawalleh, Al Khaudh, Al Khuwair and Ruwi, in Muscat Governorate as well as Buraimi and Khasab. 

Omantel is offering 4G LTE with a promotional offer at the same rates of the 3.5G Mobile Broadband packages. Prepaid customers can opt for a daily package for OMR 1/=, weekly for OMR 3/= or monthly starting from OMR 5/= onwards. While postpaid Mada customers can subscribe to the monthly packages that start from as low as OMR 5/= for one month making them the most competitive 4G LTE offering in the whole region.