Oman’s IoT Subscriptions Surge Nearly 79% to 1.57 Million
Muscat, Oman – Oman’s Internet of Things (IoT) sector experienced substantial growth, with subscriptions increasing by 78.9 percent to reach 1.57 million by the end of August 2025, according to data released today by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).
The latest telecommunications figures reveal a robust expansion across multiple sectors, with mobile broadband services leading the way at 5.58 million active subscriptions. Fixed broadband connections also saw gains, rising 3.1 percent to 593,262 subscriptions, contributing to an overall 13.2 percent year-over-year increase in the mobile services market, totaling 8.13 million subscriptions. This growth in connectivity is expected to further accelerate Oman’s digital transformation initiatives.
Within the mobile market, postpaid services increased by 2.6 percent to 1.25 million, while prepaid services grew at a faster rate of 4.3 percent, reaching 5.31 million subscriptions. Fiber optic technology continued its strong performance with an 11.9 percent increase to 347,199 subscriptions, while fixed 5G saw more modest growth of 0.7 percent to 217,660 subscriptions. However, older technologies experienced declines, with fixed 4G subscriptions falling 44.1 percent to 15,885 and Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) services dropping 43.3 percent to 10,942. For more information on Oman’s economic development, visit the World Bank’s Oman page.
Satellite subscriptions showed a notable increase of 23.7 percent to 825 connections, while other technologies like internet over power lines, Ethernet, and leased lines decreased by 12.3 percent to 751 subscriptions. These shifts reflect a broader trend towards faster and more reliable internet access, as detailed in recent reports on the International Telecommunication Union. Officials indicated they will continue to monitor these trends and invest in infrastructure to meet the growing demand for digital services.
Muscat: Oman’s Internet of Things (IoT) sector demonstrated remarkable expansion, with subscriptions surging 78.9 percent to reach 1.57 million by the end of August 2025. The latest figures from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) reveal substantial progress across Oman’s telecommunications landscape.
Mobile broadband services showed strong performance with active subscriptions reaching 5.58 million, while fixed broadband connections grew 3.1 percent to 593,262 subscriptions. The overall mobile services market expanded by 13.2 percent year-over-year, totalling 8.13 million subscriptions.
The subscription breakdown shows postpaid mobile services increasing 2.6 percent to 1.25 million, while prepaid services grew 4.3 percent to 5.31 million. Fiber optic technology continued its upward trajectory with an 11.9 percent increase to 347,199 subscriptions, and fixed 5G services saw modest growth of 0.7 percent to 217,660 subscriptions.
Contrasting these gains, fixed 4G technology subscriptions declined significantly by 44.1 percent to 15,885, while Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) services fell 43.3 percent to 10,942 subscriptions. Satellite subscriptions bucked the downward trend in traditional technologies, rising 23.7 percent to 825 connections. Other subscription categories, including internet over power lines, Ethernet, and leased lines, decreased by 12.3 percent to 751 subscriptions compared to the same period last year.
