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Fixed-line operator in Oman pledges to revolutionise services
A consortium formed by PCCW International (HK) Limited and Awaser Oman LLC, who were recently awarded the second fixed telecommunications licence in Oman, have pledged to revolutionise communications in the country.
- Staff Report
- Published: 23:26 November 2, 2008
Muscat: A consortium formed by PCCW International (HK) Limited and Awaser Oman LLC, who were recently awarded the second fixed telecommunications licence in Oman, have pledged to revolutionise communications in the country.
"We welcome liberalisation of the fixed telecommunications market, along with the award of this licence, which empowers Awaser Oman to revolutionise communications in Oman, deliver tremendous benefits to consumers, businesses and government and drive economic growth," PCCW Group Managing Director Alex Arena said in a statement.
Operating under the brand name Awaser Oman, which means "connecting Oman" in English, the new licensee will mobilise the necessary resources, knowledge and experience to deliver innovative and affordable communications in Oman.
"In developing our network and commercial plans for Oman, we paid the utmost attention to Telecommunications Regulatory Authority objectives, which are to increase resilience in Oman's fixed infrastructure via creation of a second network, and to increase broadband penetration," Arena said.
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