Muscat: The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of the Sultanate of Oman has launched the experimental phase of its Central Number Portability System from October 19 to November 13, 2023. This significant milestone in the telecom sector is designed to streamline the process of switching mobile service providers while allowing consumers to keep their existing phone numbers.
The new system aims to offer consumers greater ease and flexibility, empowering them to choose providers based on service quality rather than being tied to a number. The trial period will help the TRA identify and resolve technical issues before the full-scale rollout, which is expected to enhance competition, improve service standards, and offer greater user convenience across the country.