en.Wedoany.com Reported - On June 10, Omani telecom operator Omantel, in collaboration with the Port of Salalah, launched Oman's first hosted private 5G network project. Designed to meet the needs of port automation, device connectivity, and real-time operational management, the network will provide the Port of Salalah with a dedicated communication foundation featuring high reliability, low latency, and sustainable operation and maintenance.
The Port of Salalah is a key maritime hub in Oman, with port operations involving container handling, yard scheduling, vehicle traffic, equipment monitoring, security patrols, and backend system coordination. Traditional public networks or decentralized wireless connections struggle to simultaneously meet the demands of high-concurrency terminals, complex metal environments, continuous mobile device connectivity, and low-latency responses from operational systems at the port. With the introduction of the private 5G network, it can provide more stable data channels for cranes, vehicles, cameras, sensors, dispatch terminals, and automation systems, enabling the port to gradually transition from point-based digitalization to full-scenario interconnection.
The project will deploy a dedicated 5G standalone core network and upgrade mobile sites within the port area to ensure continuous coverage. The solution also includes ruggedized customer premises equipment suitable for harsh industrial environments, as well as 600 SIM cards configured with monthly data allowances to support the connection of a large number of port devices.
The value of such network construction lies in shifting 5G from consumer communication services to industrial operational infrastructure. Port automation is not just about adding a few smart devices; it requires stable transmission of device status, operational instructions, video data, location information, and security alerts within the same network. Omantel will deliver the network as a managed service, offering a 99.9% availability guarantee, with continuous monitoring and rapid response provided by a network operations center and enterprise call center. For port operators, this model reduces the pressure of building complex communication systems in-house and standardizes network maintenance, fault handling, and service quality management.
For Oman's information and communication technology industry, the private 5G project at the Port of Salalah serves as a demonstration. Oman is advancing the digitalization of logistics, ports, energy, and industrial facilities. As a key node connecting international trade and supply chains, ports have higher requirements for communication network reliability. If the private 5G network operates stably at the Port of Salalah, it can be replicated in other port areas, industrial parks, oil and gas facilities, mining sites, and large public infrastructure. Related demand will also drive upgrades in 5G core networks, industrial terminals, edge computing, video surveillance, device networking, cybersecurity, and automated dispatch systems.
Key follow-up points include the coverage effectiveness of the port area network, the operational status of the 600 industrial SIM card-connected devices, the rollout pace of port automation applications, and whether this hosted private 5G model can be extended to more logistics and industrial scenarios in Oman. If the project progresses smoothly, the Port of Salalah will gain stronger real-time connectivity capabilities, and Omantel will further transition from a traditional telecom operator to an industrial digital infrastructure service provider. For port digitalization in the Middle East, this project offers a new example of leveraging private 5G to support automated operations.
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