OneWeb and Azyan Telecom will collaborate for Connectivity in the Sultanate of Oman and the Middle East

Muscat, Oman, 7 November 2022 – OneWeb and the joint venture entity formed between OneWeb and Tonomus, today announced the signing of a distribution partnership agreement with Azyan Telecom – one of the top satellite service providers in the Sultanate of Oman and the Middle East.

The partnership will enhance the capabilities of the existing and future national telecom networks in the Sultanate of Oman through OneWeb's space-based communication capabilities of high-speed, low-latency communications across the Sultanate.  

This will in turn, contribute to ensuring access for companies and communities to high-speed communications that are compatible with advanced terrestrial systems and networks. This coverage would also be extended to encompass remote and rural areas in Oman by providing diverse and multiple digital communication sources to those areas.   

The strategic geographic position of the Sultanate of Oman and the diversity of its international terrestrial and submarine infrastructures is a potential location to deploy a OneWeb network platform (POP) in the Sultanate, in order to provide OneWeb services to the region at large.

Azyan Telecom will use OneWeb's global connectivity network to expand its existing connectivity in Oman and provide high-bandwidth, low latency connectivity to the entire country. To date, the delivery of high-speed connections has been challenging in parts of Oman due to the terrain and frequent hurricanes. 

Services are set to start in the second half of 2023 and will focus on delivering widespread connection to some of the more remote and challenging parts of the country. This will bring a range of benefits, including support of the government efforts and initiatives carried by the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Oman offering wide range of affordable connectivity that enables various applications and added value services.

Laith Hamad, Chief Executive Officer, OneWeb NEOM JV said: “We are excited to be cooperating with Azyan Telecom to deliver widespread connectivity across the Sultanate of Oman and support government efforts to provide reliable connectivity for the Sultanate. Our partnership will help to bring affordable connectivity to the widest possible audience in the region, particularly given the challenging conditions that have left many without high-speed connection. This is another great milestone towards enabling connectivity through OneWeb LEO satellite technologies enabled by the OneWeb Tonomus JV in the region.  We convey our sincere appreciation to the Omani Telecommunication Regulatory Authority for all their support.”

Ahmed Saber, Chief Operation Officer, Azyan Telecom said: “Today is a very special day for Azyan Telecom, with the signing of this partnership agreement with OneWeb, we believe that we will be able to enhance our services to different sectors in Oman through high speed satellite connectivity.  What that means is that more people will be able to access the internet as well as many other digital services in a better, more convenient, more accessible manner wherever they may be.  What is even more exciting is that this joint partnership follows and is in alignment with Oman's Digital Transformations Strategy.  We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority for their continued support, and guidance as we believe that it is only with their help that we are able to see this agreement between Azyan Telecom and OneWeb come to light.”

The Chief Technology Officer at Azyan Telecommunications, Talal Bin Salim Al Hosni, also eagerly inputted on the matter praising the vital and supportive role provided by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority in the Oman, all while expressing his own excitement in regards to the collaborative partnership: “We are elated for the opportunity to sign this partnership, as our hope for the future is the ability to deliver high-speed communication through satellite services, it is hoped that through this we will be able to meet the many requirements of various sectors in line with Oman's digital transformation strategy.”

About Azyan Telecom

Azyan Telecom, a fully owned Omani entity, is the first licensed VSAT service provider with expertise in VSAT connectivity, network consultancy and support in the Sultanate of Oman with its earth station being in Muscat, Oman.  Azyan Telecom has a very strong satellite footprint in Oman and can provide VSAT Connectivity to the entire country including remote and rural areas.  Azyan Telecom delivers reliable, near real-time, mission-critical communications services and creates the vital lines of communication that help improve lives, build businesses, and develop new opportunities.
Azyan Telecom is a leading provider of business-critical Telecommunication and managed services in the Sultanate of Oman.  As one of the top satellite companies in the region Azyan Telecom provides High Quality communication with reliable Satellite Services. 

About Tonomus

Tonomus is a world-leading technology enterprise powering the world's first ecosystem of cognitive technologies at NEOM. Evolving from its technology and digital sector, it is the first holding company to be established as a subsidiary of NEOM, a region in Saudi Arabia charting the course for a new future fueled by pioneering technologies. Tonomus' digital infrastructure will be the operating system of NEOM, enabling the bold ambitions of its communities and industries. In partnership with global tech-industry leaders, it will co-invent the future of living with groundbreaking cognitive technologies. Tonomus will leverage accurate, protected data shared by residents to deliver predictive and personalized services based on their day-to-day needs. Its solutions will be powered by unrivaled connectivity and computing capability, as well as cutting-edge AI and immersive technologies, all underpinned by global security standards.