Free Wireless Internet (WiFi) launched at Muscat International Airport

Travelers and visitors to Muscat International Airport will be able to use the high speed WiFi service for free and take advantage of surfing the Internet, check personal e-mail’s, communicate with others and find out the latest news, events and developments in the world. The free wireless internet can be accessed by any hardware which supports WiFi technology such as Laptop Computers and Mobile Phones.

According to George Bellew, CEO of OAMC “The partnership with Omantel in the provision of wireless Internet service at Muscat International Airport is crucial and provides the opportunity for travelers and visitors to the airport to surf the Internet through hot spots at various parts of the airport such as the duty free area, departure lounges, all departure gates and the landside food and beverage outlets located at arrivals.

Commenting on the launch of this service, Adil Ismail Al Raisi Vice President of Corporate Customers at Omantel said “We are pleased to partner with OAMC in launching the wireless Internet service at Muscat International Airport. This step will expand the availability of Wireless Internet through out Oman, noting that the Omantel WiFi service provides high speed Internet as well as a safe and secure web browsing and data transfer.

OAMC is responsible for the management and operation of Muscat International, Salalah, Adam and other regional airports. The airports of Oman have witnessed an increase in passenger traffic during the first half of 2010, the total number of passengers at Muscat International Airport has increased by 29% to 2,722,987 passengers during the first 6 months of 2010 from 2,110,890 passengers for the same period last year. The total passenger traffic at Salalah Airport has increased by 9% to 212,489 passengers during the first 6 months of 2010 from 194,311 passengers during the same period last year.

Omantel is the main integrated communication services provider in the Sultanate of Oman and has been providing telecom services for individuals, companies and institutions for over 35 years. Since the launch of its new identity earlier this year, the company has launched several initiatives aimed at improving its services and enhancing its customers’ experience.