Ookla and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Oman Announce Collaboration
February 08 2022 - 8:00PM
Business Wire
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority
will leverage Ookla’s network intelligence solutions and
crowdsourced data to better understand the telecommunications
landscape in the Sultanate
Ookla®, an internationally recognized leader in network testing
and intelligence, and the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority
of the Sultanate of Oman (TRA), are engaging in a collaborative
arrangement as part of TRA’s aim to leverage the latest
technologies and up-to-date insights for understanding mobile and
fixed broadband performance across Oman. This comes at a time when
5G rollout in the country is gaining momentum, and Ookla’s
enterprise solutions and first-party data is set to empower TRA in
assessing the adoption of 5G networks in the Sultanate. This
collaboration should help drive network improvements in Oman,
delivering significant new value to local mobile operators who
build the networks and the consumers who rely on 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.”
Given the complexity of today’s telecoms networks, operators and
regulators face significant challenges in understanding end-user
network experience and in optimizing network performance. Simply
identifying areas with inadequate connectivity can be a struggle.
Ookla’s high-caliber network intelligence solutions will give the
TRA an insightful view of network performance in Oman, and allow it
to benchmark against its regional peers. This effort further aligns
with the goals of the Oman 2040 vision of preparing for the impacts
of technology and the digital transformation taking place in the
Sultanate.
“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.”
Over the course of their engagement, both companies will work
together to analyze mobile and fixed broadband performance in order
to drive improvement in the network performance landscape in
Oman.
About Ookla®
Ookla® is a global leader in network intelligence and
connectivity insights. For almost two decades, Ookla has set the
industry standard for both fixed and mobile network testing and
analysis. From its world-renowned Speedtest® and Downdetector®
platforms to an accompanying and growing suite of end-to-end
enterprise solutions, Ookla’s mission is to make the internet
better, faster, and more accessible for everyone.
Ookla’s enterprise solutions combine first-party crowdsourced
data and scientifically controlled testing with tools that provide
actionable insights across a network’s lifecycle and customer
experience. Our insights empower operators, businesses, government
agencies, nonprofits, and more to analyze, optimize, and publicize
networks around the world.
Ookla is part of Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD), a vertically focused
digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading
brands in technology, entertainment, shopping, health,
cybersecurity, and martech. Ookla's headquarters is located in
Seattle, WA, USA with additional offices around the world.
About The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of
Oman
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is the
implementing authority of the Sultanate of Oman’s
telecommunications policies. It was established in 2002 to
liberalize and promote the telecommunications services in the
Sultanate under the Telecommunications Act which was issued under
the Royal Decree No. 30/2002. In 2012, the Telecommunication
Regulatory Authority was mandated to regulate Oman’s Postal Sector
in accordance with the Postal Service Regulatory Law, which was
issued by the Royal Decree 71/2012 and its Executive Regulation
Issued by TRA Decision No. (89/2013) to reform, liberalize and
develop the market within the Sultanate.
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Adriane Blum VP, Communications Ookla 206-792-9711
press@ookla.com
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