Radio Spectrum for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT)

Overview of Radio Spectrum Auctions

The radio spectrum is a scarce natural resource. CST has successfully held several Spectrum auctions to support International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) systems since 2017. CST has adopted auctions as the primary mechanism for assigning IMT spectrum. The auction formats and rules are designed to support competition, enhance the efficient spectrum use, and support and foster the latest digital services in the Kingdom. Furthermore, CST is responsible for developing the auction's terms and conditions, including quality of service obligations. These conditions are linked to the frequencies licensed through the auctions during the license term. The table below shows a summary of these auctions and the offered bands: