High performance indicators of the telecommunications sector in Aseer
The performance of the telecommunications sector in Aseer increased due to effective coordination between the Aseer Development Authority, and the information and communications technology department.
The internet speed in the Aseer increased by 830%, from 12.8 MB in 2018 to 120.4 MB in 2020.
The number of towers providing 5G services increased from 142 in 2019 to 515 in 2020—an increase of 263%. Aseer became the first region in the Kingdom to activate local roaming, bringing the coverage rate for all companies to 98%.