{"id":83402,"date":"2026-08-30T18:15:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T15:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/saudi-telecom-coverage-al-baha-asir-2028-expansion\/"},"modified":"2026-08-30T18:15:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T15:15:22","slug":"saudi-telecom-coverage-al-baha-asir-2028-expansion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/saudi-telecom-coverage-al-baha-asir-2028-expansion\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Communications Minister Details 99% Coverage and 2028 Network Targets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Saudi telecom coverage in Al-Baha and Asir has reached 99% for basic services, Communications and Information Technology Minister Eng. Abdullah Al-Swaha announced during a government press conference. The official detailed upcoming regional infrastructure projects scheduled for completion by 2028, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alyaum.com\/articles\/6680348\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%85%D9%84%D9%83%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%85\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AD%D9%87-99-%D8%AA%D8%BA%D8%B7%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%AD%D8%A9-%D9%88%D8%B9%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%81%D8%B9-5G-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%81-%D8%A8%D8%AD%D9%84%D9%88%D9%84-2028\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">according to Al Yaum<\/a>.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expanding Saudi telecom coverage by 2028<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Al-Baha, fifth-generation (5G) mobile connectivity currently stands at 49%. The ministry intends to increase this figure to 64% by 2028 to support growing visitor demand during seasonal events, connecting local digital infrastructure directly with national <a href=\"\/category\/tourism\/\">tourism<\/a> initiatives.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, residential fiber-optic connections in the province have experienced rapid expansion, increasing fivefold from an initial 5,000 homes to 30,000 homes. Under the ministry&#8217;s forward-looking regional roadmap, the network will be extended further to connect 50,000 households across Al-Baha by 2028.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Infrastructure Gains and High-Speed Networks in Asir<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Asir region recorded substantial progress in basic telecommunications access, rising from an initial baseline of 52% to 99% today. In addition to universal voice and standard data connectivity, high-speed 5G network reach in the province currently stands at 66%, with an active target to reach 78% coverage by 2028.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These comprehensive upgrades represent a critical component of regional modernization within the digital <a href=\"\/category\/economy\/\">economy<\/a>, supporting local businesses, public administration, and residents across the southern provinces.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decade-Long Sector Performance and Oversight<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the briefing, the minister highlighted the accelerated pace of the Kingdom&#8217;s digital infrastructure deployment. Al-Swaha noted that the Kingdom completed nationwide network deployments in just 10 years that historically required 30 years in geographically comparable countries such as Canada and Australia.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ongoing work in <a href=\"\/category\/telecom\/\">telecom<\/a> infrastructure is monitored through regular performance reviews overseen directly by the Crown Prince. Al-Swaha emphasized continuous coordination with Prince Turki bin Talal, Governor of Asir, to track regional implementation and resolve operational bottlenecks.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addressing intermittent service gaps experienced during peak travel and tourist seasons, the minister acknowledged past shortcomings and offered an apology for any past deficiencies in coverage, reaffirming a dedication to full nationwide service reliability.<\/p><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&#8220;We are committed to the path of success, and we will dedicate all resources across all regions of the Kingdom to bridge this gap.&#8221;<\/p><cite>Eng. 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