The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), has updated the technical specification numbered “GEN002 – Requirements for Specific ICT Equipment”. The Regulation previously stated that 5G NR frequency requirements (n1, n3, n8, n28, n40, n71 and n77) would enter into force on July 1, 2022 for both Requirements for Mobile Phones, Tablets and Mobile Computers, and Requirements for Mobile Routers and CPEs.
In response to feedback from manufacturers, the CITC has informed that the n71 frequency band will not be mandatory in 2022, and only frequency bands: n1, n3, n8, n28, n40, and n77 will be required in addition to the current n41 and n78 requirement. The CITC said they encourage manufacturers to include this band in their devices and consider it in their future devices to be imported for the Saudi market.
Further details on the new enforcement date of n71 will be shared soon and iCertifi will keep you updated.
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