The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) published a public consultation on “Radio Spectrum Allocation and Use Regulation for WLAN Applications”.
The document introduces updates to the allocation and use regulations of the WLAN frequency bands in Saudi Arabia and identifies new spectrum for the use of WLAN applications in (6) and (60) GHz bands. These updates aim to enable the latest wireless technologies in the Kingdom which include the sixth generation of Wi-Fi technologies (WiFi - 6e), WiGig technology, virtual and augmented reality (VR / AR) and Internet of Things (IoT).
Views/comments can be submitted to one or more of the following addresses:
▪ By email to (Spectrum.Strategy@citc.gov.sa).
▪ Hand-delivered (paper and electronic) at the CITC premises.
▪ By mail (paper copy and electronic) to the following postal address: Communications and Information Technology Commission, Al-Nakheel District- Prince Turki Bin Abdul Aziz I Street intersection with Imam Saud Bin Abdul Aziz Road, PO Box 75606, Riyadh 11588, Saudi Arabia.