Aramco Digital, the technology subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, is preparing to launch the Kingdom’s national industrial communications network operating in the 450 MHz band, aimed at delivering secure and highly reliable connectivity across Saudi Arabia.
The network is designed to support sectors that depend on continuous operations and robust communications for critical assets and facilities. As part of the rollout, Aramco Digital will introduce a comprehensive portfolio of 450 MHz-based industrial digital solutions, including sector-specific connectivity packages and a new generation of smart radios engineered for demanding industrial environments.
These smart radios combine rugged, industrial-grade hardware with advanced capabilities such as artificial intelligence, enhanced sensing technologies, improved energy efficiency for extended battery life, and real-time data processing at the device level. According to the company, these features will enhance operational accuracy, reliability, and continuity in complex operating conditions.
The new network will enable a wide range of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications, including asset condition and performance monitoring, fleet and equipment tracking, environmental and air-quality sensing, smart video surveillance, smart metering, lighting and infrastructure control, and industrial mobility and fleet management solutions.
By enabling greater transparency, automation, and efficiency across industrial and service sectors, the network is expected to play a central role in supporting Saudi Arabia’s next phase of industrial development. Aramco Digital said the initiative aligns closely with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 by providing a highly reliable national communications infrastructure to support advanced automation, intelligent systems, and digital services in vital sectors.
