Omani incumbent fixed line operator Oman Telecommunications (Omantel) has announced the launch of its new fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network in parts of Muscat, Zawya reports. Omantel partnered with Huawei Technologies for the rollout of the new infrastructure, which provides broadband internet at download speeds of up to 80Mbps and also supports services such as video on demand (VoD) and high definition (HD) television. ‘The introduction of FTTH using the Gigabit Ethernet Passive Optical Network technology from Huawei is a remarkable leap in the application of modern communications technology that can provide a comprehensive variety of entertainment options for both the home and business users through a high speed connection network,’ commented Samy Al Ghassany, Vice President of Integrated Network and Technology at Omantel, adding: ‘Introducing leading edge technology of this nature will help to bring residents together in high speed.’ The telco’s GEPON system for FTTH network is being deployed in the newly developed residential areas of Muscat Hills and The Wave.