Now calling, Mobily, Zain KSA, and every network in Saudi using one shareable spectrum.
If you are have ever gotten stuck without cell service because there were no cell towers of your mobile provider nearby, you will be happy to learn that the Kingdom has completed the trial deployment of the first-ever Saudi indoor 5G network with raging success.
The trial was a collaboration between multiple big names including Scandinavian mobile company Nokia and service provider Mobily.
The test utilized the 4.0–4.1 GHz shared indoor spectrum along with active network sharing, enabling a single system to support multiple networks.
First-ever Saudi indoor 5G network 2025
Saudi Arabia just wrapped up a successful pilot for indoor 5G standalone coverage, using shared 4.0–4.1 GHz spectrum and one system to power multiple networks. That means no more duplicate gear or 4G anchors clogging up building.! With mobile data set to double by 2030 and 80% of usage happening indoors, this sleek setup could be the future of fast, efficient in-building coverage.
First-ever Saudi indoor 5G network: Participating entities
The trial featured the following entities collaborating, Nokia, local neutral host specialist ACES NH, Communications, Space and Technology Commission along with service providers Mobily and Zain Saudi.
First-ever Saudi indoor 5G network: How it works
Thanks to Nokia’s Shikra radio tech and smart network software, every mobile operator in Saudi can now deliver gigabit-speed 5G inside low-to-medium traffic buildings, all through one cost-effective system. No duplicate gear, no 4G anchors, and over 60% in savings! It’s a major leap toward spectrum-efficient, multi-operator 5G for both public and private networks.
First-ever Saudi indoor 5G network: Environmental impact
This approach also lowers carbon emissions per gigabyte and is built to expand coverage to low- and mid-traffic locations.
Business and Saudi
Not only in cellular technology, but the Kingdom is also growing in other business sectors. The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has just released a fresh set of guidelines for luxury restaurants in Saudi. Mudad has also partnered up with Khazna Financial Technology Company to introduce a brand-new flexible salary initiative in Saudi which will allow you to access a part of your salary before pay day. There is also the Fintech Revolution Summit that will be held in Riyadh.
