Law of Telecommunications and Information Technology

Facilities-Based Service Provider: A telecommunications or information technology service provider licensed to establish, acquire, or operate infrastructure. User: A natural or legal person who uses telecommunications or information technology services or services related thereto, including digital content platforms, through a service provider. Frequency Spectrum: The set of frequency bands provided for in the International Radio Regulations that can be used in telecommunications networks. National Frequency Spectrum Plan: A document regulating frequency bands by determining their type and range as well as the distribution thereof to relevant agencies. Interconnection: A link that allows the users of a telecommunications network operated by a particular service provider to communicate with each other or with the users of another service provider. Access: Providing access to infrastructure, facilities, networks, devices, systems, services, or any other means that may be used for providing telecommunications and information technology services. Universal Service: Providing users with a minimum level of telecommunications and Internet services at reasonable prices and good quality. Universal Access: Providing all users in the Kingdom with the opportunity to benefit from a minimum level of telecommunications and information technology services at reasonable prices and good quality in a specific Law of Telecommunications and Information Technology geographical area, as determined by the Ministry in coordination with the Commission. Numbering: A sequence of serial numbers that identifies an intended endpoint in the public telecommunications network and includes the information necessary to direct telecommunications to such endpoint. National Numbering Plan: A plan prepared by the Commission to determine the range of numbers used in various telecommunications or information technology services. Digital Transformation: The strategic reorganization of businesses based on data, information technology, and telecommunications networks. Emerging Technologies: Technical innovations which represent progressive developments in a specific field and present a competitive advantage over current technologies. Digital Government: Supporting administrative, organizational, and operational processes within and across government sectors to achieve digital transformation and to develop, improve, and provide easy and effective access to government information and services. Digital Object Identifiers: Any technical means used to uniquely identify resources, services, or content that may be accessed via the Internet.