Jordan’s telecommunications sector is experiencing a period of rapid growth and transformation, as highlighted in the latest report from the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission. With fixed broadband subscriptions reaching nearly 798,800, and fiber internet dominating the market with a 69% share, it is evident that there is a robust demand for high-speed internet services in the country.
Fixed broadband services have seen significant growth, achieving a household penetration rate of 33.3%. This growth has been largely driven by Fiber-to-the-Building (FTTB) technology, which accounts for a substantial portion of the market with 548,000 subscriptions. Additionally, Fixed Broadband Wireless Access (FBWA) and Digital Subscriber Line (xDSL) technologies make up 19% and 12% of the market, respectively.
Data consumption on fixed broadband has surged, reaching approximately 1.249 billion gigabytes. The average monthly usage per subscription has also seen a significant increase, jumping to 521 gigabytes from 389 gigabytes last year, marking a remarkable 34% growth. This trend underscores the nation’s rapid digital transformation and the increasing reliance on high-speed internet services.
In the mobile broadband sector, subscriptions have reached 7.788 million, with a split between 62% prepaid and 38% postpaid plans. Voice and data packages dominate the market, constituting 84% of subscriptions, while data-only lines make up the remaining 16%. Mobile phone penetration in Jordan stands at 67.3% of the total population, rising to an impressive 103.6% among those over 15. The adoption of 5G technology is also on the rise, with subscriptions increasing by 128% to 27,800.
Data usage through mobile broadband services has also seen a significant increase, totaling 610 million gigabytes. The average monthly consumption per subscription has risen to 26 gigabytes, compared to 19 gigabytes last year, reflecting a 37% growth in data usage. This surge in mobile data consumption further emphasizes the nation’s increasing reliance on mobile internet services.
Telecommunications traffic in Jordan has also seen notable figures, with mobile voice traffic reaching 7.3 billion minutes, of which 97% are local calls and 3% international. Text messaging activity totaled 233 million messages during the quarter. Fixed voice services reported 493,700 subscribers, with the residential sector accounting for 67% and the commercial sector 33%. Fixed line call traffic amounted to 9.7 million minutes, with local calls representing 87% and international calls 13%.
Overall, the report highlights the dynamic growth and technological advancement of Jordan’s telecommunications landscape. It showcases the nation’s shift towards digital connectivity and enhanced consumer engagement with modern communication solutions. With the continued expansion of high-speed internet services, the telecommunications sector in Jordan is poised for further growth and innovation in the coming years.