February, 2022
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) of Saudi Arabia has updated technical specification - GEN002 Requirements for Specific ICT Equipment. The technical specification previously stated that 5G NR frequency requirements (n1, n3, n8, n28, n40, n71 and n77) would enter into force on July 1, 2022 for both Requirements for Mobile Phones, Tablets and Mobile Computers, and Requirements for Mobile Routers and CPEs. In response to feedback from manufacturers, CITC has announced that the n71 frequency band will not be mandatory in 2022 and that further details on the new date of enforcement will be forthcoming.