New 450MHz network to boost industrial connectivity in Saudi Arabia

Details: Vaughan O'Grady; Category: Wireless Networks; 12 January 2026; 12360 views

Aramco Digital, the technology subsidiary of Saudi oil giant Aramco, says it is set to launch the kingdom’s national industrial communications network operating in the 450MHz band.

Designed to deliver secure, highly reliable industrial connectivity across Saudi Arabia, the network will support sectors that require continuous operations and dependable communications for critical assets and facilities.

As part of the launch, Aramco Digital says it will introduce a comprehensive portfolio of 450MHz-based industrial digital solutions, including tailored connectivity packages for various sectors and a new generation of smart radios developed specifically for demanding industrial environments.

It adds that these smart radios combine rugged, industrial-grade design with advanced capabilities such as AI, enhanced sensing technologies, extended battery life through improved energy efficiency, and real-time data processing at the device level.

The network will enable a broad range of industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications, including asset condition and performance monitoring, fleet and equipment tracking, air quality and environmental sensing, smart video surveillance, smart metering, lighting and infrastructure control, and industrial mobility and fleet management solutions.

These capabilities, says Aramco Digital, will enhance operational transparency, support automation, and improve efficiency across both industrial and service sectors.

In June 2024 we reported the announcement by the Saudi Arabian Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) that Aramco Digital had obtained what is called a Specialised Radio Network Licence in the 450MHz band. A few months later, Aramco Digital was granted a licence to provide specialised wireless telecommunication services.