The Communications and Information Technology Commission, Saudi Arabia's digital regulator, announced on Wednesday that the communications infrastructure in Mecca and Medina is fully operational and ready for this year's Hajj.
According to the statement, CITC ensured the operation of more than 5,900 communication towers and more than 11,000 Wi-Fi access points in the two holy cities.
The number of 5G towers increased by 41 percent and reached more than 2,600.
«The readiness of the Kingdom's infrastructure will not only help smooth the fulfillment of a lifelong dream,» said CITC Governor Mohammed bin Saud Al-Tamimi, "it will significantly improve their (pilgrims') digital experience.".