Providing free wi-fi services to public by having public wi-fi hotspots across the cities, with an aim to improve quality of telecom services available to public in Saudi Arabia. CITC launched In partnership with key service providers to provide 60,000 Free access points across Saudi Arabia where there is an expected impact (Direct) and (Indirect) on both consumers & operators. The objective is to provide internet access to all in Saudi Arabia and promoting better life within the Kingdom as this will increase access to information and communications technology and strive to provide universal and affordable access to the Internet within Saudi Arabia. This is also aligns with Kingdom’s push to develop the country as a tourism hub, hence, by allowing visitors to access free wi-fi, it will also promote and help the tourism industry indirectly.
https://www.citc.gov.sa/
Ongoing
15 November 2020
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Service providers continuing to provide the service
The Free wifi it will improve quality of life in KSA . As well it will enable service providers to optimize there networks utilization (Fixed & Mobile) and achieve Efficiency of resources uses.
STC, Zain ,Mobily
Saudi Arabia — Private Sector
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