27-11-2024
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Oman has confirmed that local importers no longer need a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
27-11-2024
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Oman has issued annexes to the provisions of the Regulation on the Registration and Use of Frequencies and Radio Equipment. These updates are aligned with the latest recommendations from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and other international bodies, aiming to create a more flexible regulatory environment for the Omani telecommunications market.
This step complements existing regulations from 2008 and 2019, which set out requirements for frequency use, radio equipment, and licensing. The updates focus on three main areas: modernizing technical and operational provisions, keeping pace with advancements in radio communications, and improving the quality of telecommunications services.
Additionally, the TRA recently launched a public consultation on the operating controls for earth stations on ships in the fixed-satellite service, ensuring alignment with ITU guidelines and market needs. These initiatives reflect the TRA’s commitment to fostering innovation, enhancing service quality, and optimizing the use of frequencies and radio devices in Oman’s telecommunications sector.
For more Information, Kindly click here: Official Announcement
23-09-2024
In response to the growing use of SMS for marketing and the rise in spam messages causing consumer inconvenience, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) in Oman is introducing new regulations. These regulations aim to create a safer and more competitive communications environment by addressing spam and protecting consumer rights. All telecommunications service providers and contracting companies in Oman will be required to adhere to these new rules.
For more Information, Kindly click here: Official Announcement
21-08-2024
| Starting August 21, 2024, Type Approval certificates will have a fixed validity period of four years, down from an indefinite term. This update affects both new and existing certifications. Certificates issued before 2020 must be renewed promptly to maintain validity. Additional updates include: Labeling Requirements: Products with certifications issued after August 2024 must feature a QR code on their labels. Applicant Details: New certifications must be registered under the name of the actual importer. |
The trial aims to identify potential challenges in preparation for the gradual shutdown planned from the third quarter 2024.
31-10-2023
In an announcement made by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) stated that it intends to carry out a limited trial of third generation services shutdown, according to plans prepared in coordination with mobile network operators.
The trial aims to identify potential challenges in preparation for the gradual shutdown planned from the third quarter 2024.
15-05-2023
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has issued a directive on IoT devices used for international roaming SIMs; This is after studying the regulatory challenges of international roaming for IoT devices and consulting with relevant parties in the telecommunications sector.
The directive targets licensees to provide IoT services, service providers, vendors, and integration service providers, and seeks to regulate international roaming for IoT devices, enhance the security level of IoT services provided to beneficiaries, and protect their personal data.
29-12-2021
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Oman has opened public consultations on “TRA’s Internet of Things (IoT) Security Regulatory Framework” and “IoT Security Standard.” The proposed Security Framework and Standard were created in response to the increasing use of IoT technologies throughout Oman and aim to create a more secure national IoT environment.
Official Announcement Here
07-10-2021
The TRA Ministry issued a Decree stating that telecommunications equipment and medical devices must meet the requirements of EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU (as amended by Directive (EU) 2015/863 and Directive (EU) 2017/2012) with regard to RoHS restricted substances and their maximum concentration values tolerated by weight in homogeneous materials. The following requirements were established in the document:
cadmium (0.01%)
lead (0.1%)
mercury (0.1%)
hexavalent chromium (0.1%)
polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0.1%)
polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) (0.1%)
bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (0.1%)
butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) (0.1%)
dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (0.1%)
diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (0.1%)
The Ministry proposes to allow placing medical devices and telecommunications equipment on the Omani market only when they prove their compliance with the substance restriction requirements of the RoHS Directive.
The Ministry intends to adopt this Decree in December 2021 and put it in force from July 2022.
Official Announcement : Link
27-03-2020
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) announced new technical requirements for Radio and terminal equipment’s in December 2019
Official Link: Here
