In 1999, the Internet service became available in the Kingdom, with all the connections routed through the State server, sited at the King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology. The Ministry of Post, Telegraphs and Telephones provides the external means to access the Internet and the service is available for research establishments, academics and public and private companies.

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