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IP (Internet Protocol) Address: A unique address that identifies a device on the Internet or Local Area
Network (LAN).
2-10 License-Exempt Frequency: Specified frequencies that can be used on a non-exclusive basis without
the need to obtain a license from the CST.
2-11 Wide Area Networks (WAN): Low-power, wide-coverage, low-data-rate transmission wireless
networks using exempted frequencies. Such networks include unlicensed low-power wide area networks
(Unlincensed LPWANs) as well as wireless mesh networks that enable communication among IoT
devices.
2-12 Indoor Areas: Areas that are within private properties, inlcuding areas surrounded by urban boundaries
or fences), such as homes, airports, private farms, universities, private compounds, and others. They
might be referred to as "On-premises".
2-13 Outdoor Areas : Areas located outside of indoor areas, including streets, public parks, and others,
2-14 The CST website: (www.cst.gov.sa).
3- IoT Regulations Scope of Application
This document shall apply to IoT technology, IoT connectivity, and IoT devices, and its provisions shall apply
to:
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IoT connectivity service providers who hold one of the following licenses or registrations:
3-1-1 Facilities-Based Unified License
3-1-2 Mobile Virtual Network Operators Services (MVNO)
3-1-3 Internet of Things Virtual Network Operator Services (IoT-VNO)
3-1-4 Provision of the IoT Services Using License-Exempt Frequency
3-1-5 Provisioning of Telecommunication Services Over Non-Terrestrial Networks
3-1-6 Facilities-Based Fixed Telecommunications Services License
3-1-7 Any license or registration issued by the CST to allow providing IoT connectivity service in the
Kingdom.
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IoT service providers.
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IoT service users.
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IoT connectivity service users.
4- IoT Devices
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All IoT devices must comply with its technical specifications published on the CST website.
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IoT devices must be approved by the CST, and a certificate of conformity for the IoT deivces must be
obtained from the CST before being imported or used. All requirements and procedures for approval and
clearance of telecommunications and information technology equipment are outlined in the Regulations
for Licensing of Telecommunications and Information Technology Equipment, and published on the CST
website.
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