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Omantel has selected Ericsson to support the Sultanate’s ongoing 5G radio access network (RAN) deployment plans in a multi-year partnership.

Hardware and software products and solutions from the [Ericsson Radio Sy](https://www.ericsson.com/en/networks/offerings/5g/5g-radio)[stem](https://www.ericsson.com/en/networks/offerings/5g/5g-radio) portfolio, including Advanced Antenna Systems and 3GPP standards-based 5G New Radio (NR), will be deployed in the operator’s network. Ericsson will support Omantel’s commercial 5G deployment at key locations across Oman, including Salalah, Nizwa and Sur.

Ericsson’s high-speed and low-latency 5G technology will allow Omantel to meet growing data traffic demands and deliver high-quality fixed wireless access, as well as enhanced mobile broadband experiences. Subscribers will be able to access speeds of more than 1Gbps and low latency in user experiences such as streaming, downloading and gaming.

Samy Ahmed Al Ghassany, Chief Operating Officer, Omantel, says: “The deployment of 5G will enable Oman to be at the forefront of digitalisation, helping us transform both industry and infrastructure and turn the next generation of possibilities into reality.”

Fadi Pharaon, President of Ericsson Middle East and Africa, says: “Through this ground-breaking technology, many 5G use cases will emerge for people as well as industries with examples such as Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) enabling individuals and enterprises in Oman to enjoy extremely low latency and ultra-high-speed broadband, supporting home and business applications.”

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