Saudi Arabia | Starting from October 1st, mobile phones will display the name and identity of the caller

Previously, the Saudi Committee on Communications, Space and Technology (CST) submitted a draft technical specification for displaying the names and identities of mobile phone callers, which will take effect on October 1, 2023.The name and number of the calling party must be displayed in the call log, and the mobile device must be able to receive and display the names and numbers of callers of all technology types (including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G)

Previously, the Saudi Committee on Communications, Space and Technology (CST) submitted a draft technical specification for displaying the names and identities of mobile phone callers, which will take effect on October 1, 2023.

The name and number of the calling party must be displayed in the call log, and the mobile device must be able to receive and display the names and numbers of callers of all technology types (including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G).


When answering a phone call, everyone can clearly know the identity of the calling party.


It is reported that Telecommunications service provider can automatically determine the name of the caller in the network, without requiring everyone to take other methods to activate the function.

At present, mobile phone manufacturers still need to conduct tests to support the Caller ID function and obtain the approval of all Mobile network operator in Saudi Arabia.


Mobile and fixed service providers must also take necessary security measures in the network to ensure that the source of the caller's name is correct.

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