The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) invited the public to provide feedback on the regulatory approach for Direct-to-Device (D2D) communication technologies, which enable direct connectivity between mobile devices and satellites.
The consultation aims to define the regulatory approach for this technology, identify potential opportunities and challenges in providing its services, outline possible use cases and business models, and determine relevant technical standards, with the goal of enhancing connectivity across the Kingdom by expanding mobile coverage to remote areas.
CST also invited the public to share their views on updated regulations for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) in the Kingdom, including the Regulations for Provisioning of Operation Services of NTN, the Regulations for Provisioning of Telecommunication Services over NTN, and the Regulations for the Registration of Telecommunication Space Stations.
The updates aim to establish a regulatory environment that attracts investment, promotes the adoption of advanced wireless technologies, and enables the digital economy in the Kingdom.
CST urged all relevant stakeholders and interested parties inside and outside the Kingdom to submit their feedback on the consultation document and to support their views with detailed analysis and comparative studies. The feedback window is open through November 13, 2025, via the commission’s website: https://mutasilind.cst.gov.sa/
