Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has commissioned a preliminary study to assess the sultanate’s readiness for sixth-generation network deployment, marking the country’s first formal step toward 6G policy planning.
The study covers three main areas: core infrastructure requirements to support 6G networks, identification of suitable radio frequency spectrum bands, and potential sector applications across smart cities, healthcare, transportation, and industry. The TRA said the initiative is designed to examine technical, regulatory, and operational considerations simultaneously, with findings intended to shape future national strategies for next-generation connectivity.
The authority framed the move as an effort to ensure Oman remains aligned with global 6G development trajectories and to enable early readiness before commercial deployment timelines crystallise internationally. No vendor partnerships, investment figures, or target deployment dates were disclosed at this stage.
Globally, 6G standardisation is still in early phases, with commercial rollout not widely expected before the early 2030s, making Oman’s study broadly consistent with the preparatory timelines of other proactive regulators in the region.
Editor’s Note: Oman’s TRA joining the 6G readiness conversation positions the sultanate alongside Saudi Arabia and the UAE, both of which have already signalled 6G ambitions, suggesting GCC-wide regulatory convergence on next-generation spectrum planning. Watch for the study’s output to feed into Oman’s Digital Economy Strategy and for spectrum band recommendations to shape future licensing frameworks.
