2G and 3G switch-off in Oman
Quick answer
2G in Oman: Not confirmed. 3G is off (2025). We found no primary source for 2G.
3GOff, 2025
2GNot confirmed
Operators
Checked 2 October 2026.
Dates are set by each operator and can change. Check with us before you plan around them.
| Operator | 3G | 2G |
|---|---|---|
| All operators (Omantel, Ooredoo Oman, Vodafone Oman) | Off, Q2 2025 | Not confirmed |
Details
- All operators (Omantel, Ooredoo Oman, Vodafone Oman) 3G. The TRA said 3G closed region by region from July 2024, ending with Muscat in Q2 2025; a few sites near Muscat International Airport were kept on for a while for technical reasons. Oman Daily (state newspaper), publishing the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority statement of 2 July 2025
Regulator and government
- The TRA says 3G closed in phases: July 2024 in Al Buraimi, Al Dhahirah and Musandam, then Ad Dakhiliyah, Al Wusta and Dhofar, then the Batinah and Sharqiyah governorates in January 2025, and Muscat in Q2 2025. The 3G frequencies now carry 4G, 5G and IoT. Oman Daily, publishing the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority statement
What this means for your devices
Each SIM profile has its own page, showing where it works and what it supports.
Common questions
When does 2G switch off in Oman?
Not confirmed.
Is 3G still working in Oman?
Off, 2025.
Sources
- الإغلاق الكامل لشبكات الجيل الثالث بقطاع الاتصالات بسلطنة عُمان, Oman Daily, publishing the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority statement
Checked 2 October 2026. Dates move, so check the operator’s own notice before you plan a change.