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CST Issues the “Regulations of Accessing Locally Hosted Internet Content”

Document

The Communications, Space and
Technology Commission (CST) issued
the “Regulations of Accessing Locally
Hosted Internet Content” document,
which aims to develop a world-class
Internet ecosystem to promote the
Kingdom’s role as a regional and global
hub for accessing Internet content,
elevate services reliability, and enhance
the user’s experience. CST highlighted
that the Internet content covered includes
all forms of data and services that
are accessible via the Internet and are
hosted inside the Kingdom such as video
streaming, online games, content provided
through social media applications, and
more. These regulations aim to contribute
to enhancing access to Internet content
hosted in the kingdom, in addition to
facilitating the provision of connectivity
services according to the highest
service standards. These regulations will
contribute in accessing locally hosted
internet content in the Kingdom, as well
as the provision of connectivity services.
The document applies to facilities-based
unified license service providers and fixed
telecommunication service providers.
This regulatory document is part of the
CST’s regulatory role in the ICT sector to
raise the efficiency of infrastructure and
services, as well as to improve the Internet
users' experience and provide them at the
highest quality levels in accordance with
the best international practices.

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