Oman’s telecommunications regulatory framework
Oman has a highly regulated telecommunications sector. Operators follow strict guidelines on interconnection, VOIP, firewalls, remote access, and more. So, operators require robust solutions to avoid falling foul of these rules. The country operates a cloud-first policy, placing data centre operators at the heart of Oman’s telecommunications infrastructure. Furthermore, the Oman Telecommunication Regulations Authority stipulates that data centre operators shall create a carrier-neutral environment by treating Omani ISPs uniformly. So, there is tremendous pressure on operators to deliver high-quality services.
Bridging the connectivity gap
Following the award of an IGW license, Awasr began exploring ways to connect operators. In April 2024, Awasr launched Oman-IX, a collaboration with regional operators, to revolutionise regional digital infrastructure services.
Oman-IX connects organizations, networks, data centres, and cloud services across the Middle East. The hub aggregates local and global network IP peering traffic, enabling peering traffic exchange with other international internet exchanges.
Awasr opted for two data centres to deliver enhanced connectivity, creating redundancy. Using their on-premises data centres allows granular control of infrastructure and data. The control and failsafe are critical for industries and organizations with high security and regulatory requirements.
Better connectivity through partnerships
To streamline Awasr’s systems, improve connectivity and security, and ease installation of their Voice IGW, Squire Technologies implemented their robust Session Border Controller (SBC). The project removed Awasr’s previous reliance on third-party telecom operators when sending and receiving international traffic.
Awasr saved money and created a physical redundancy by using their own on-premises data centres and physical COTS server instead of virtual machines. Having the redundancy architecture also facilitated a smooth installation of their Voice IGW.
“Once we understood Awasr’s IGW voice network and security challenges and the need for one smart billing system, we provided our unified signalling solution, including an SBC. In this way, we facilitated fraud prevention and billing, enabling AWASR to cater to wholesale, retail voice markets with interconnects to multiple operators and the ability to support prepaid/post-paid customers.”
Srikanth Rajarao, Business Development Manager at Squire Technologies
5G Core Products
Experience the full functionality of 5G core network technology!
Our 5g products can help you achieve 5G monetisation, extend the life of existing infrastructure, optimise 5G SA and 5G NSA coverage for your subscribers, extend network functionality, streamline 5G routing and manage high-volume traffic, harmonise 5G network functions and increase 5G standalone core network security.