Omantel, the integrated telecommunications service provider in Oman, has unveiled partnership with TOD, an OTT platform for sports and entertainment in the MENA region. Through this collaboration, Omantel claims to revolutionize the viewing experience for its customers by offering them the flexibility to choose plans tailored to their preferences.
The collaboration offers Omantel customers access to various sports content, including prestigious tournaments like the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, Ligue 1, La Liga, Formula 1, Tennis Championships, and NBA competitions. Furthermore, customers can also access over 50,000 hours of premium entertainment content, offered in Arabic, Turkish, and English with the help of TOD.
John Paul Mckerlie, Vice President of Marketing and Sales, TOD, commented: “We are pleased to establish this partnership with Omantel. This collaboration allows us to further our reach in the country and offer unrivalled sports and entertainment. With interactive timelines, match highlights, watch-from-start features, and 4K matches on supported plans and devices – our range of offerings guarantees a second-to-none user experience for all of our viewers.”
Under this innovative partnership, subscribers gain access to a range of options suited to their preferences, including TOD Mobile for on-the-go content consumption on handheld devices, TOD package for multi-device access spanning smartphones to large screens, and TOD 4K for enthusiasts craving ultra-high-definition football matches with Dolby Atmos sound on compatible devices. This strategic initiative underscores Omantel’s commitment to enhancing the viewing experience for its clientele, providing dynamic solutions catering to diverse entertainment needs.
In response to the partnership, Saleh Mahmood Al Maimani, Caretaker General Manager Core Telco, said: “We’re excited to announce our partnership with TOD, marking a first in Oman’s telecom industry. This collaboration significantly offers a variety of sports and entertainment content available to our customers. It’s a testament to Omantel’s dedication to delivering wide solutions and playing a key role in advancing Oman’s digital landscape.”
Omantel timed this to coincide with the platform’s offerings amidst TOD’s eagerly awaited lineup of sports and entertainment content for the Holy month of Ramadan. Among the highly anticipated TOD’s offering is the Ramadan Gulf Original series, “Zaman Al Ajaj”, directed by the renowned Jasem AlMuhanna and starring acclaimed actors Jassim Al Nabhan, Mona Hussein, Hussain Almahdi, and more. Along with this there are a plethora of Original and acquired shows, cooking programs, blockbuster movies, and culturally enriching kids’ programming, culminating in a comprehensive Ramadan viewing experience for fans and families alike. Noteworthy additions include Lunchox (Egyptian), Al Arbaji Season 2, Nokta Enntaha (Levant), Qalam Resas (Gulf), and cooking shows such as Bel’afya hosted by renowned chef Bader AlShayji, Wasfa Saeeda with Chef Sarah El Gendy, and 30 Days of Healthy Transformation with Coach Nemo. With a diverse array of offerings including Champions League, Formula 1, blockbuster western movies, Arabic, Turkish, and English series, along with culturally oriented kids programming, the collaboration between Omantel and TOD presents a comprehensive Ramadan viewing package for the audience.
