Saudi Arabia 4G Launch
Saudia Arabia’s Etihad Atheeb Telecom has launched a 4G phone service for the kingdom. Calls on the GO 4G network will be free for an initial promotional period.
New mobile numbers are required to use the service but users can choose their own phone number for the 08-111 prefix.
Ericsson plans 4G in Saudi Arabia
Swedish mobile phone & technology provider, Ericsson, has confirmed that it’s currently negotiating with phone operators in the Middle East with the aim of launching a 4G / LTE mobile broadband network.
The region’s communication technology market is one of the fastest growing in the world. The number of mobile phone users in Saudi Arabia increased by 31.6% between 2007 and 2008.
