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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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