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Oman telecom contenders shortlisted

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Oman is offering a 25 year renewable contract for fixed-line services
Oman is offering a 25 year renewable contract for fixed-line services

Edging closer to the end of Omantel's monopoly, six bidders have been shortlisted in an effort to select Oman's second fixed-line telecommunications network, Qatar’s The Peninsula has reported.

The country is offering a 25 year renewable contract to build and operate the second fixed-line service, and a similar 15 year contact for broadband internet services.

Ten bids were initially submitted and the Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has now narrowed that choice down to six.

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While the names of the contending firms have not been disclosed, an announcement is expected to be made as early as next month.

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