Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) announced in July 2008 that it had awarded five-year Class II licences to five companies with the stipulation that they were to become MVNOs. The winners were Connect Arabia (bidding on behalf of pan-regional reseller FRiENDi Mobile), Injaz International, Kalam Telecommunications, Majan Telecom (Renna) and Mazoon Mobile and according to the report, published by the Telecommunications Authority in Oman, by June 2010 Mobile Resellers; Since their launch there subscriber base has been growing steadily raising the base from 93,310 in third quarter 2009 to 351,597 subscribers by second quarter 2010, which is 17% increase compared to the first quarter 2010. Traditional MNO’s reported that 180,266 subscribers were added to their network during the second quarter of 2010 which is an increase of 4.3% over the past quarter. The penetration rate of mobile subscribers was 153% by June 2010, achieving 4.3% growth rate from first quarter. Mobile prepaid service indicated continuous growth achieving 3,995,945 subscribers with a quarterly average growth of 6%Mobile and post paid subscribers are also moving in the same track, achieving growth rate of 7.7% during the second quarter 2010. This is an updated and fairly comprehensive listing for MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) in Oman today. We have listed most known and Active Omani MVNO companies (where possible). If you have updated information about the companies listed below, or are not listed then please send an email to: mvnolist (at) prepaidmvno (dot) com.

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Apna Mobile
Injaz International Telecommunications signed a deal with Nawras. Apna mobile’ is Oman’s ‘first’ Indian focused mobile service. Apna Mobile is the first mobile brand dedicated to the Indian community in Oman.

Apna Mobile, Injaz International Telecommunications L.L.C,
P. O. Box 1470, Postal Code: 130,
Muscat. Sultanate of Oman
MVNO; Networks: Nawras; Services: prepaid; Status: Active

FRiENDi
FRiENDi GROUP FZ-LLC was established in 2006 and is headquartered in Dubai Internet City, UAE. Operating as a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) and Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE), FRiENDi GROUP’s core business activity is to provide mobile telecommunication services. FRiENDi mobile has achieved the widest SIM distribution across the Sultanate with over 1,500 points of sale, international roaming in over 100 countries and a multi-lingual customer service team offering support in six languages. Within the first year more than 160,000 customers have chosen FRiENDi mobile. FRiENDi Mobile Group is currently establishing its operations in 16 countries across the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region as what is know in the industry as a Mobile Virtual Network. Presently, Friendi Mobile has two MVNOs, one in Oman, and another in Jordan, with Zain.

Al Balushi Building, Ground Floor
Al Khuwair Area, Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos
P.O. Box 471, Muscat 115, Sultanate of Oman
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MVNO; Networks: Nawras; Services: prepaid; Status: Active
FRiENDi GROUP wins the Telecoms World Middle East Award for Best MVNO

Halafoni
Halafoni is the 3rd Licenced MVNO Company in Oman and is a joint venture between the MBC group’s Radio stations Hala FM and Hi FM, and OHI and FRiENDi GROUP and was launched in July 2009. Halafoni has been designed for the young, trendsetting crowd in the country. The brand has been borne out of drawing inspirations from the lives, choices and aspirations of the Omani youth. With music the catalyst, music as the platform on which the brand has been developed. This is reflected in the brand’s design and offerings. The essence of the logo is young, trendy and cool. The strapline ‘kool atatool’, stay cool by being connected to the latest, is a youthful expression that reflects the attitude of the brand.

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MVNO; Networks: Nawras; Services: prepaid; Status: Active

Mazoon Mobile
Launched in November 2009 with a New concept (for Oman) to the market creative ideas and promotions with the start of the introduction of of ‘One Minute on You, One minute on Us’. Customers wanting to communicate with their families abroad can select up to two international numbers and receive up to 25 per cent discount on those numbers. Mazoon Mobile has signed special distribution agreements with well know names in the market, such as Fairtrade, Adhwa Al Billa Trading (ABT), Mustafa Sultan and Genetco to utilise their world-class distribution channels and bring mobile services to the customers throughout the Sultanate of Oman. Another unique feature of Mazoon Mobile is that it will be the first ‘Class II’ licensee mobile company in Oman to operate on the 3G network. This means Mazoon mobile customers can enjoy surfing the Internet at high speeds at affordable prices.

Mazoon National Telecommunications Company LLC (Mazoon Mobile)
P.O. Box 1543, PC 130, Alazibah, Sultanate of Oman
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MVNO; Networks: Nawras; Services: prepaid; Status: Active

Renna
In May 2009 Majan Telecommunications launched a mobile telecoms service in Oman under the brand name “renna” with the vision of becoming the best alternative communications provider in the region.  A partner in the growth and development of the telecommunications industry in the Sultanate, the Company aims to add value by creating win-win relationships with its host operator and customers alike, focusing on providing clear,efficient and innovative services to the market. Today renna’s extensive distribution network extends to over 3,000 outlets selling recharge vouchers, and 450 authorized renna dealers selling SIM cards including 13 renna shops around the country. Renna has acquired more than 125k customers across the Sultanate within the first year of operations alone. An educator on the direct benefits of mobile telephony, renna combines its services with an intimate understanding of the market and international best practice in the field. The Renna packages comprise two innovative price plans with no monthly or hidden fees. The company has also focused on those who make frequent international calls by offering the choice of calling three international telephone numbers of choice at an exceptionally low rate as part of the price plans.

renna / Majan Telecommunication LLC,
P.O. Box 200, P.C. 100, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
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MVNO; Networks: Nawras; Services: prepaid; Status: Active

Samatel
SAMATEL is newly established MVNO in Oman. SAMATEL is a leading Mobile Virtual Network Operator in Oman with a regional expansion vision. It will carry an innovative and potentially disruptive customer-service focused wireless experience in Oman & Yemen – changing the way the consumer views mobile services and operators. SAMATEL is mainly focusing on the customer service, control and experience the market is seeking – consumer complaints on carriers rises around 38% on yearly basis. The Wireless Industry ranks second in consumer dislikes, only trumped by the automobile industry. SAMATEL will un-bundle services and provides them to the customer in a format that allows the end-user to be in control, and choose what they wish to utilize. Consumers will purchase ‘usage’ at a set RO-amount and subsequently be allowed to use as many or few services as they choose and only be charged for actual usage.

Sama Telecommunications L.L.C
P.O Box 101, P.C 103, Shatti Al Qurum
Muscat, Sultanate Of Oman
Tel : + 968 24626262 Fax : + 968 24501084
MVNO; Networks: Nawras; Services: prepaid; Status: Active

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