Does Saudi Arabia have 5G?

The kingdom is an established 5G pioneer not only in the Gulf region, where it ranks closely to the UAE and Qatar, but globally, where it consistently ranks among the highest available speeds worldwide. Average download speeds in Saudi Arabia have reached more than twice the global average at 322 Mbps, according to network-testing company Ookla.

Will 5G drive innovation in Saudi Arabia?

5G not only offers important breakthroughs for Saudi Arabia’s most profitable industries, including gas and oil, logistics, and services, but has the potential to drive innovation through IoT-powered smart cities.

Will Saudi Arabia's 5G investments pay off?

Saudi Arabia’s ambitious investments in 5G and its digital economy are beginning to pay off.

What is 5G & how does it affect gaming in Saudi Arabia?

For consumers, 5G means faster connectivity, better mobile video and voice experiences, and more immersive entertainment including high-quality live streaming for gaming, virtual reality, and e-sports — a major added value considering that almost half of Saudi Arabia’s population enjoys gaming  regularly.

What is a 5G standalone network?

For example, Okeleke says, Zain KSA recently announced the rollout of a 5G Standalone (SA) network, which can provide additional capacity and deliver much lower latency for key enterprise use cases, such as industrial IoT, and augmented and virtual reality.

How will 5G impact public services?

“5G will be central to the functioning of these cities and the delivery of public services across the country by enabling large-scale IoT deployments for increased productivity and efficiency in key sectors, such as transportation, utilities, healthcare, and other critical public services sectors,” Okeleke says.