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Saudi 5G Home Internet Matches Fiber at Peak but Trails on Everyday Speed, Ookla Finds

by SSICT News | Nov 3, 2026 | Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Saudi Arabia’s 5G home internet, sold as fixed wireless access (FWA), reaches around 400...

OPPO Launches A7 Pro 5G in Saudi Arabia with 8,000mAh Battery

by SSICT News | Oct 7, 2026 | Mobile Devices, Smart Devices

OPPO has released the A7 Pro 5G in Saudi Arabia featuring an 8,000mAh battery, dual 50MP cameras, and an AMOLED screen starting at SAR 1,499.

Huawei and Qualcomm Sign Multi-Year Global Patent License Agreement

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Oct 5, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Huawei and Qualcomm signed a multi-year patent cross-license agreement covering 5G, artificial intelligence, and computing technologies.

nPerf 2026 Barometer: Mobily Leads National 5G as stc Dominates Regional Battlegrounds

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Sep 30, 2026 | Mobile Devices, Telecommunications

nPerf’s 2026 coverage report shows Mobily leading national 5G at 67.23% while stc takes four major regions, highlighting vital geographic differences for subscribers.

Huawei’s Emmanuel Coelho Alves: AI-era networks, 5G Advanced and the road to Level 4 autonomy in Saudi Arabia

by Zamil Safwan | Sep 29, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Telecommunications

Huawei Saudi Arabia’s Chief Advisor for Mobile Broadband on why the network is no longer just a pipe, what a more capable network means for users, and how operators in the Kingdom are approaching autonomous networks.

Global 6G Connections Projected to Reach 2.4 Billion by 2035

by Nour Elotaiby | Sep 27, 2026 | Economy & Business, Mobile Devices, Telecommunications

GSMA Intelligence projects global 6G connections will reach 2.4 billion by 2035, operating alongside a 60 percent market share for 5G networks.

Apple and Qualcomm Extend Global Chip Patent Licensing Deal

by Mohamed Mosaed | Sep 27, 2026 | Economy & Business, Mobile Devices, Telecommunications

Apple and Qualcomm have renewed their global patent licensing deal starting April 2027, securing wireless intellectual property access.

T-Mobile Expands AI Tools to Strengthen 5G Network Resilience

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Sep 27, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Telecommunications

T-Mobile US has expanded its AI-driven AutoPilot and Dynamic CX tools nationwide to improve network performance and handle outage response.

TAWAL and Huawei Sign Indoor Building Solutions Agreement at LEAP 2026

by SSICT News | Sep 7, 2026 | Economy & Business, Mobile Devices, Telecommunications

TAWAL and Huawei signed an Indoor Building Solutions partnership agreement at LEAP 2026 to deploy 5G and all-fiber networks across Saudi Arabia.

stc Group and Ericsson Sign Multi-Year Deal to Expand 5G Network Across Saudi Arabia

by SSICT News | Sep 2, 2026 | Economy & Business, Telecommunications

stc group and Ericsson signed a multi-year deal at LEAP 2026 to expand 5G network coverage across Saudi Arabia using new 600 MHz spectrum radios.

CITC and Zain Launch First EcoFusion Carbon-Neutral Telecom Towers in Saudi Arabia

by Nour Elotaiby | Sep 2, 2026 | Economy & Business, Smart Devices, Telecommunications

Saudi Arabia has launched its first EcoFusion carbon-neutral telecom tower in Riyadh during LEAP 2026, cutting carbon emissions by up to 40 percent.

Saudi Communications Minister Details 99% Coverage and 2028 Network Targets

by Mohamed Mosaed | Aug 30, 2026 | Economy & Business, Telecommunications, Tourism & Aviation

Communications Minister Al-Swaha reported 99% basic telecom coverage in Al-Baha and Asir, outlining 2028 expansion targets for 5G and fiber networks.

Saudi Arabia Expands Fiber Coverage to 5.8 Million Homes

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Aug 30, 2026 | Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Saudi Arabia has expanded fiber optics coverage to 5.8 million homes, reducing the digital divide to 1% while ranking among the top five globally.

Ericsson Presents 5G Advanced and AI Network Solutions at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh

by SSICT News | Aug 23, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Ericsson will showcase 5G Advanced, AI automation, and mission-critical connectivity at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh from August 31 to September 3.

stc and Huawei Complete First Commercial MB² Deployment in Saudi Arabia

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Aug 23, 2026 | Economy & Business, Mobile Devices, Telecommunications

stc Group and Huawei have completed the world’s first commercial deployment of MB² microwave antennas in Riyadh, reducing tower antenna counts by up to 90 percent.

Ooredoo Kuwait Deploys 5G Network Analytics for Smarter Operations

by Mohamed Ghamdi | Aug 16, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Economy & Business, Telecommunications

Ooredoo Kuwait has deployed the Network Data Analytics Function (NWDAF) to integrate advanced 5G network analytics into its core infrastructure.

Zain Kuwait Launches AI-Powered Real-Time Call Translation Service

by Shima Zamil | Aug 14, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Devices, Telecommunications

Zain Kuwait has launched an AI-powered real-time translation service for mobile calls, allowing users to translate Arabic and English conversations directly.

HONOR Launches X7e Plus 5G Smartphone in Saudi Arabia

by SSICT News | Aug 13, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Devices, Telecommunications

The HONOR X7e Plus 5G smartphone has launched in Saudi Arabia for 949 SAR, bringing premium durability and an 8100mAh battery to the budget segment.

stc and Huawei Deploy World’s First Commercial MB² Microwave Solution

by SSICT News | Aug 9, 2026 | Telecommunications

stc group and Huawei have completed the world’s first commercial deployment of the MB² microwave solution in Saudi Arabia, reducing antenna counts by up to 90%.