– The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) published a public consultation on the updated “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).
The CITC invites all interested parties, including ICT service providers, to submit their views via email Spectrum.Strategy@citc.gov.sa , before 08/07/2021. For more information, you can visit the following link: https://www.citc.gov.sa/ar/new/publicConsultation/Pages/144207.aspx.
Source: Saudi Press Agency