Saudi Arabia - Fixed broadband subscriptions

The latest value for Fixed broadband subscriptions in Saudi Arabia was 7,890,261 as of 2020. Over the past 19 years, the value for this indicator has fluctuated between 7,890,261 in 2020 and 14,000 in 2001.

Definition: Fixed broadband subscriptions refers to fixed subscriptions to high-speed access to the public Internet (a TCP/IP connection), at downstream speeds equal to, or greater than, 256 kbit/s. This includes cable modem, DSL, fiber-to-the-home/building, other fixed (wired)-broadband subscriptions, satellite broadband and terrestrial fixed wireless broadband. This total is measured irrespective of the method of payment. It excludes subscriptions that have access to data communications (including the Internet) via mobile-cellular networks. It should include fixed WiMAX and any other fixed wireless technologies. It includes both residential subscriptions and subscriptions for organizations.

Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.

See also:

Year Value
2001 14,000
2002 34,782
2003 45,982
2004 68,700
2005 67,798
2006 218,176
2007 623,116
2008 1,048,098
2009 1,437,718
2010 1,711,598
2011 1,951,457
2012 2,540,151
2015 6,335,557
2016 6,397,541
2017 6,653,291
2018 6,821,873
2019 6,801,949
2020 7,890,261

Aggregation method: Sum

Periodicity: Annual

General Comments: Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data.

Classification

Topic: Infrastructure Indicators

Sub-Topic: Communications