With this expansion, Oman continues to advance its digital broadcasting infrastructure, ensuring wider reach and improved quality for viewers across the country.
The Ministry of Information of the Sultanate of Oman has awarded Assendive Communications LLC, UAE, a contract for the “supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of the second generation of Terrestrial Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB-T2), including three towers and electromechanical equipment for Suwaiq, Sohar and Bidya stations, along with NMS expansion for various stations.”
This initiative marks the first of several expansion projects aimed at enhancing the coverage of the DVB-T2 service, which was initially launched with 71 sites. Assendive, which was also the installation and commissioning partner for the original project, will play a key role in this latest phase of development. The expansion is set to significantly improve both indoor and outdoor coverage in the Batina and Sharqiyah North regions, increasing outdoor coverage from 75% to 93% in Batina and from 89% to 92% in Sharqiyah North.
Commenting on this, Eng. Sid AlShureqi, Director General of Engineering at the Ministry of Information, said: “This project signifies MOI’s commitment to provide ubiquitous coverage within the sultanate via Digital Video Broadcasting services such that our viewers receive high-quality content and entertainment through cutting-edge technology. Modernisation of broadcasting services through the current digital technology is a focus of the Sultanate. This project will enhance coverage in the Suwaiq, Sohar and Bidya. We are confident that Assendive will deliver the network enhancement as defined in the contract.”
The project is expected to be completed within 14 months.
Viswananthan Skandarrkumar, Director and Shareholder of Assendive Communications, added: “We are excited to implement and deliver this project for MOI such that the service enhancement to viewers is delivered in a timely manner. This project also signifies the recognition of Assendive as a leader in the space of Terrestrial Broadcast System integration”
