Ooredoo Oman invests a further US$25 million in 4G spectrum

Ooredoo Oman has acquired additional LTE (4G) spectrum, at a cost of OMR9.6 million (US$25 million), which will significantly boost its 4G network capabilities. The company reports that the 800/2600 spectrum acquisition is funded out of its operating cashflow and will bring better indoor coverage to customers as well as significantly faster download speeds for those wanting to access mobile data.

Ooredoo has already showcased its 4.5G technology at the Salalah Festival this year, where speeds of up to 200 Mbps were demonstrated.