Communication satellite, third mobile operator coming to Oman

Muscat: A new communication satellite and a third mobile operator are being considered by Oman’s Ministry of Transport and Communications.
HE Dr Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Salim Al Futaisi, Minister of Transport and Communications, said that a series of studies and a number of specialized committees have been developed to launch the communications satellite for Oman to meet the growing requirements of the telecoms sector.
However he also said that the details of the implementation and funding of this very significant space program will be revealed only after completion of the studies.