Ookla and the TRA of Oman announce collaboration

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Ookla® and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of the Sultanate of Oman (TRA) have entered into a collaborative agreement as part of TRA’s goal to harness the most recent technology and insights to better understand mobile and fixed broadband performance across Oman, announced a corporate release.

According to a statement from the firm, this partnership should help drive network enhancements in Oman, bringing considerable new value to both the local mobile carriers that develop the networks and the customers who use them.

“Millions of people use Speedtest to measure their internet performance every day,” said Ookla co-founder and CEO Doug Suttles. “With our consumer-initiated methodology, powerful cross-platform testing engine and global network of high-throughput servers, Ookla is a definitive source for 5G network intelligence and measurement. Ookla works with many regulators in the GCC states and beyond to provide actionable insights into the performance of national 5G networks as they evolve. We are thrilled to assist and support the TRA as they seek to drive the development of the telecommunications sector in Oman.”

“Ookla’s unique data insights will help TRA identify weak spots and consequently guide network operators to improve their networks, in turn creating a better experience for the Omani people,” said TRA Executive Manager Strategic Planning Unit Engr. Ahmed Hassan Al Haddabi. “We look forward to leveraging Ookla’s data to assist us in making informed decisions for advancing Oman’s ranking internationally in support of the government’s Oman 2040 vision.”

Given the complexity of today’s telecommunications networks, identifying places with poor connection can be difficult. Ookla’s high-quality network intelligence products will provide the TRA with a comprehensive perspective of network performance in Oman, allowing it to compare against regional peers.

This effort is also in line with the Oman 2040 vision of preparing for the effects of technology and the digital transformation that is taking place in the Sultanate.

During the duration of their engagement, both firms will collaborate to assess mobile and fixed broadband performance in order to enhance the network performance environment in Oman.


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