The Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) has signed an agreement with Future Integrated Technologies to launch the Automated Spectrum Monitoring and Analysis System. This initiative marks a significant step in modernizing spectrum management in Kuwait. The system is designed to enhance national oversight of the radio frequency spectrum, strengthen enforcement efforts, and ensure efficient utilization in alignment with international standards and ITU recommendations.
Core Regulatory Objectives
The newly implemented framework supports a number of strategic regulatory goals:
Real-time spectrum surveillance to detect and locate unauthorized spectrum use.
Prompt identification and resolution of harmful interference sources.
Improved enforcement of license conditions and regulatory compliance.
Establishment of a central control center supported by fixed and mobile monitoring stations, handheld analyzers, and telecom service quality tools.
Infrastructure and Coverage
To ensure robust monitoring capabilities, the system will span all residential and border regions. This broad coverage ensures that CITRA can enforce spectrum regulations comprehensively, minimize network interference, and protect licensed users from disruption.
Advancing Telecommunications Oversight
Through this project, CITRA will significantly improve its capacity to assess network quality and manage interference, benefitting both telecom providers and consumers. The initiative aligns with national digital transformation strategies and reinforces Kuwait’s commitment to a resilient and compliant telecommunications environment.
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Quick Country Facts
Kuwait
Certification Body: Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA)
Certification Type: Mandatory
License Validity: 36 Months
Application Language: English
Legal License Holder: Manufacturer
In-Country Testing Requirement: Testing Not Required
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