CST And MOT Unveil 2024 Roads Index Report For Enhanced Telecom Services In Saudi Arabia

The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), in partnership with the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services (MOT), has released the Roads Index Report 2024. This report provides indicators for telecom services performance on major and secondary roads in Saudi Arabia. It aims to enhance competitiveness in service provision and allows stakeholders to assess telecom network performance across the country.

The updated Roads Index Report now includes indicators for telecom services and internet coverage, as well as rates for successful calls and acceptable internet speeds. It also features a quality index for video streaming platforms on primary roads designated as '11' and secondary roads marked as '222'. The report revealed that telecom service coverage on Saudi Arabia's primary roads has reached 99%, with the same coverage level on secondary roads.

This extensive coverage is attributed to the efforts of telecommunications providers such as Saudi Telecom Company (STC), Mobily, and Zain. Each provider equally holds the top spot with a 99% coverage rate. STC topped the list of telecom providers with a 98% coverage rate, while Mobily was second at 94% and Zain third at 82% for primary roads.

On secondary roads, STC again led with 98% coverage, Mobily followed with 97%, and Zain ranked third with 82%. The report announced STC as the top telecom provider in the call success rate index, with a 96% success rate, followed by Mobily with 95%, and Zain in third place with 90% on primary roads. For secondary roads, both STC and Mobily shared the top spot with a 95% call success rate each, while Zain ranked second with an 88% success rate.

Internet Speed Performance

The report also revealed that STC has won the top place in acceptable internet speed samples on primary roads, with 89%, followed by Mobily at 68% and Zain at 40%. While on secondary roads, Mobily came first with 74%, followed by STC with 73%, and Zain came third with 39%. This data highlights the competitive landscape among telecom providers in ensuring high-quality internet services across different road types.

Video Streaming Quality

The report also included a quality index for video streaming platforms on primary roads, with STC topping the list of providers with a score of 76%. On secondary roads, both STC and Mobily were tied for first place with a score of 77%. These scores reflect the providers' commitment to delivering high-quality video streaming experiences to users traveling on these routes.

This comprehensive report serves as a valuable resource for understanding telecom service performance across Saudi Arabia's road networks. By providing detailed insights into coverage rates, call success rates, internet speeds, and video streaming quality, it enables stakeholders to make informed decisions about telecom services.

With inputs from SPA