On October 26, 2026, the Oman Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) released a draft of the "Regulatory Requirements Governing the Sale of Chargers and Batteries for Telecommunication and Information Technology Devices" and initiated public consultation. This is the first time chargers and batteries are included in the mandatory access bill, and violating products will face sales bans, self-funded recalls, and seizures. The major requirements of the consulation are:

• Scope of application: chargers and batteries for mobile phones, tablets, and laptops, covering distributors and local manufacturers;
• Admission mark: Before release, you must present one of the following certificates: CE, UKCA, CCC, or local conformity certificate. Counterfeit products are prohibited from sale;
• Charger safety: input fuse and overcurrent protection, X1/Y1 safety capacitors, primary and secondary isolation and creepage distance (IEC 62368-1);
• Fast charging and output: supports USB PD and QC protocols; actual output matches the nominal specifications (IEC 62684, 62680);
• Battery safety: Passed abnormal charging, short circuit, and thermal abuse tests according to IEC 62133, equipped with BMS protection, surface temperature according to IEC 62368-1
• Labeling obligations: Product or packaging labels include manufacturer name, model, input/output voltage and power, country of origin and mark, and certificate retention.

Click this link to view the original public consultation. Comments are open until November 26, 2026.

On January 7, 2026, the Oman Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) announced the launch of the product Self-Declaration of Conformity Service (SDoC) on its official website, aiming to simplify the market access process for some eligible telecommunications equipment, shorten regulatory review time, and accelerate the product commercialization process. Replace mandatory technical test reports with eligible product self-certification, and compliance statements are submitted electronically. The applicant assumes full legal responsibility for the information submitted, and non-compliant products must be recalled immediately.

Click this link to view the original TRA news on the implementation of the SDoC scheme.

On February 1, 2026, the Oman Telecommunications Authority (TRA) issued a public consultation on draft regulations for physical security systems related to telecommunications networks and smart cities. The draft regulations clearly require security products to be officially approved and have embedded network security controls, long-term software update support, and personal privacy protection. In addition, the regulation places special emphasis on network sovereignty and localization requirements, stipulating that key positions such as security installation, maintenance and monitoring must be held by Omani technicians, and non-national citizens are strictly prohibited from engaging in related core work. Finally, the appendix lists specific technical indicators covering resolution, storage duration, and encryption protocols to ensure uniformity and high standards in Oman's security infrastructure.

Click this link to view the original text of the relevant public consultation, which is open for comments until February 15, 2026.

Oman's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) issued a press release on March 1, 2025, announcing the allocation of a portion of the resources of the 26 GHz band for experimentation and development of 5G and 6G technologies.

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On 6 August 2024, the Oman Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) launched a public consultation on the draft Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technical regulation and will open for public comment until 2 September 2024. In terms of standards, the draft has the following two requirements:

• All equipment mentioned in Annex (A) shall comply with the latest versions of the European harmonized standards EN 302 065 and EN 302 500-1;
• UWB devices for Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)/Penetrating Radar (WPR) should comply with the latest version of EN 302 066.

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On July 17, 2024, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Oman (TRA) issued an official announcement with the following key changes:

• There will be a significant 150% increase in the cost of certification;
• The validity period of the certificate will also be reduced from an indefinite period to four years. This change will also affect certificates of accreditation issued prior to this announcement, and the four-year period will begin on the date of issuance;
• There is also a corresponding update to the label according to the above update, and the label will contain a QR code. The specific examples are as follows:

The TRA will implement new regulations from August 21, 2024. Click this link to view the original announcement.

On 6 June 2024, Oman's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) issued a public consultation on the use of the 1980-2010 MHz and 2170 – 2200 MHz frequency bands for IMT-based terrestrial and satellite components, including satellite IoT. The TRA is currently reviewing the current and future use of the bands 1980-2010 and 2170 – 2200 MHz, assessing the current and potential future uses of radio services allocated in this band and ensuring optimal utilization of spectrum resources to meet the growing demand for spectrum required to provide a wide range of current telecommunications services and emerging technologies.

Click on this link to view the original public consultation, which is open until 22 June 2024.