KUWAIT, Aug 18 (KUNA) — The Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) has finalized a contract with Future Integrated Technologies for Communications Equipment Company to deploy the Automated Spectrum Monitoring and Analysis System, marking a major step in modernizing Kuwait’s national spectrum oversight infrastructure. This comprehensive initiative is designed to strengthen the monitoring of radio frequencies across the country, ensuring compliance with international standards and enhancing the efficiency of telecommunications services.
According to a CITRA statement, the project underscores the authority’s dedication to maintaining strict oversight of all frequency bands, accurately detecting unauthorized transmissions, and pinpointing sources of harmful interference. These capabilities are essential for optimizing the use of limited spectrum resources in alignment with globally recognized best practices.
Key goals of the system include improving service quality through routine field assessments and sophisticated analytical tools, as well as enabling real-time surveillance to allow rapid responses to regulatory breaches. The initiative will also boost enforcement of licensing terms and support long-term sustainability of spectrum allocation.
The rollout includes the creation of a centralized control hub, deployment of fixed and mobile monitoring units, distribution of portable detection devices, and integration of network performance evaluation instruments. Coverage will extend across all residential zones and border regions, ensuring nationwide monitoring effectiveness.
This advancement is expected to significantly improve CITRA’s ability to assess telecom network performance and minimize service disruptions caused by interference or illegal usage, ultimately benefiting both providers and consumers.
CITRA reiterated its ongoing efforts to advance Kuwait’s digital infrastructure and reinforce the regulatory environment in accordance with national development strategies and top-tier international benchmarks. (end) r nfh.gta
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Kuwait’s CITRA signs contract establishing spectrum monitoring’s modern framework
KUWAIT, Aug 18 (KUNA) — The Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) announced on Monday the signing of a contract with Future Integrated Technologies for Communications Equipment Company to implement the Automated Spectrum Monitoring and Analysis System, a comprehensive national project aimed at establishing a modern framework for spectrum monitoring in the State of Kuwait. nIn a press release, CITRA said the project reflected its commitment to the continuous supervision of the radio spectrum across all frequency bands, detecting and locating unlicensed uses with precision, and identifying sources of harmful interference, to ensure the optimal utilization of spectrum resources in line with international best practices and the latest global recommendations. nThe projectآ’s objectives include enhancing the quality of service through regular field measurements and advanced analytical indicators, and providing real-time spectrum monitoring to enable swift and effective action against violations. nOther objectives include strengthening regulatory efficiency and compliance with license conditions to preserve the sustainability of spectrum resources as well as the establisment of an integrated control center, fixed and mobile monitoring stations, handheld devices, and service quality measurement tools for telecommunications networks, in addition to covering all residential and border areas of the country to ensure comprehensive and effective monitoring. nThis project will significantly enhance CITRAآ’s capabilities in monitoring the quality of telecommunications networks and reducing disruptions caused by interference and unauthorized usage, ultimately benefiting both service providers and end users. nCITRA reaffirms its continued commitment to developing Kuwaitآ’s digital infrastructure and strengthening the telecommunications environment in line with national strategies and the highest international standards. (end) r nfh.gta