(December 15, 2025 – New York City) – The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced that Saudi Net Link has achieved Tier 3 certification of its Khobar and Rawabi-Riyadh teleports in Saudi Arabia under the WTA’s Teleport Certification Program.
Marking the 1st Certified Teleports in Saudi Arabia
The certification of these facilities marks the 73rd and 74th issued since the program’s inception at IBC 2015. Currently, another seven teleports are engaged in the quality evaluation process. The program provides transparent, independently verified standards, allowing teleports to differentiate their services and helping customers select the appropriate price-performance level for their specific applications.
The Certification Process
To achieve Full Certification, the WTA dispatches an auditor to the teleport to:
- Validate data submitted in a comprehensive questionnaire.
- Identify factors that may positively or negatively impact the facility’s quality score.
- Assign a Tier rating from 1 to 4 (with Tier 4 representing the highest degree of excellence).
Full Certification remains in effect for three years. Saudi Net Link now joins an elite group of operators, including IABG Teleport, Speedcast, Eutelsat, and SES, who have met these rigorous international standards.
Leadership Perspectives
“At Saudi Net Link, our vision has always been to deliver satellite communication services that meet the highest global standards of reliability and performance. Pursuing the WTA Certification is a natural step in our journey toward excellence and international recognition,” said Rami Osman, Director of Managed Services at Saudi Net Link Co. Ltd. “We aim to position Saudi Net Link as the first WTA-certified teleport operator in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, setting a new benchmark for quality and innovation in the region.“
Randall Barney, Executive Director of the World Teleport Association, added, “The satellite industry is entering a period of unprecedented growth, and WTA-certified teleports are ready to meet the surging demand for high-performance connectivity. Partners like Saudi Net Link exemplify the operational excellence and technical leadership our industry needs as bandwidth requirements accelerate across the region and the world.”
About the World Teleport Association
Since 1985, the WTA has focused on improving the business of satellite communications from the ground up. Its membership includes the world’s most innovative teleport operators, ranging from independents to global carriers. The association advocates for teleport interests and promotes excellence in business practices, technology, and operations.
About Saudi Net Link
Saudi Net Link (SNL) is a licensed Saudi satellite telecommunications and ICT service provider established in 1995. Headquartered in Riyadh with offices in Al Khobar and Jeddah, SNL delivers advanced satellite and broadband managed services, cybersecurity, and IoT solutions across the Kingdom and the GCC region.
