Public Notice: PN No. (7/1427)

Dated, 19/03/1427H, 17/04/2006G

Licensing of Fixed and Mobile Services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

 

Introduction

The Communications and Information Technology Commission ("CITC") announced earlier this year its intention to issue new licenses for Fixed and Mobile Services. In that context, and in accordance with statutes and other applicable laws, the CITC is in the process of reviewing the current industry and regulatory environment as well as anticipated future developments. This review will assist the CITC to revise its fixed and mobile services regulatory framework that will foster the adoption of advanced applications and services at affordable prices, supported by a state of the art network infrastructure.

This Public Notice ("PN") is issued by the CITC in order to invite interested parties to participate in the Public Consultation process, and comment on the proposed regulatory framework to be adopted by the CITC in the future licensing of fixed and mobile service providers.

 

Public Consultation Process

A Public Consultation Document entitled “​Regulatory framework for Licensing of Fixed and Mobile Services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” is being released at the same time as this PN to provide background information on the proposed regulatory framework to be used for licensing, and to invite comments on issues related to the same. A timetable for the submission of comments and other steps in the consultation process is set out in the Public Consultation Document.

 

Public Consultation Document

The Public Consultation Document provides a brief description of the CITC policy objectives for the fixed and mobile services, current state of telecommunications infrastructure and markets, discusses anticipated trends and future developments, as well as options and considerations regarding the future licensing framework.

 

Schedule and Procedures​

The Public Consultation Document can be obtained from the CITC web site (www.citc.gov.sa).  The CITC will provide further details regarding the licensing process shortly after the conclusion of the Public Consultation.