Oman’s mobile service subscriptions increased by 2.5 percent year-on-year to reach approximately 8.52 million by the end of August 2026, driven by gains in postpaid accounts and connected-device services, according to data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).

Total mobile subscriptions stood at 8,515,864, with active postpaid subscriptions expanding 6.9 percent to 1,334,758. In contrast, prepaid subscriptions declined slightly by 0.4 percent to 5,461,283. Meanwhile, Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine connections rose 9.4 percent, reaching 1,719,823, and making up about one-fifth of all mobile subscriptions.

Active mobile broadband subscriptions amounted to 5,686,755, while fixed broadband subscriptions totaled 595,604. Among fixed broadband categories, fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) and fibre-to-the-building (FTTB) connections increased 6.5 percent year-on-year to 369,766, representing the largest segment within fixed broadband. Fixed 5G subscriptions also recorded significant numbers, with 209,519 connections reported. Combined, fibre and fixed 5G services accounted for more than 97 percent of fixed broadband subscriptions.

Satellite internet services demonstrated the fastest growth among fixed internet technologies, surging 152.6 percent to 2,084 subscriptions, although they still constitute a minor share of the overall market. Conversely, fixed 4G subscriptions fell sharply by 67.9 percent to 5,107, and asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) connections decreased 23.1 percent to 8,411. Other fixed internet options, including power line communication, Ethernet, and leased internet lines, also declined by 4.5 percent, totaling 717 subscriptions.

The data reflect shifting consumer preferences in Oman’s telecommunications sector, with increased adoption of postpaid plans and IoT services offsetting declines in traditional prepaid and legacy fixed internet technologies.