The development of telex services in the Kingdom kept pace with every innovation in telex technology. From the early days of electro-mechanical devices, through the installation of electronic machines in 1978, to the introduction in the 1980s of the most sophisticated equipment, capable of handling Arabic and Latin text simultaneously, the Ministry of Post, Telegraphs and Telephones (PTT) ensured that the Kingdom’s ever-growing need for efficient telex communication services was handsomely met. Telecommunications experts agree that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia possesses one of the most advanced telex networks in the world. This network is actively able to support the business community and, with it, progress and prosperity in the Kingdom.

Having equipped the Kingdom with one of the most modern telex networks in the world, the Ministry of PTT was able to proceed with the introduction of a high-speed data transmission service (Teletex), to which existing telex subscribers have easy access.

NB: In May, 2003, the Ministry of Post, Telegraphs & Telephones was renamed the Ministry of Communications & Information Technology.