Oman Telecommunications Regulatory Authority Decision No. 166/2007
On the Regulation of Internet Service Provision in Commercial Outlets and Public Places
Pursuant to the Telecommunications Regulatory Act issued by the Oman Sultani Decree No. 30/2002 and amendments thereto, and based on the exigencies of the public interest.
It is resolved:
Article 1
In the application of the provisions of this Resolution, the terms and expressions contained herein shall have the same meanings as provided in the Telecommunications Regulatory Act, whereas the following terms and expressions shall have the meanings shown against each:
Internet Service Provider: Any natural or legal person that provides Internet service after obtaining the required license pursuant to the provisions set out in the said Telecommunications Regulatory Act.
Voice Over IP: Carrying of telephone voice calls through the World Wide Internet using Internet Protocol rather than PSTN.
Article 2
Internet service may not be offered in commercial outlets and public places except after registration with the Authority.
Article 3
A fee of RO 10/= shall be collected in the following instances:
i- On registration with the Authority to offer Internet service in commercial outlets and public places.