KUWAIT, Aug 18 (KUNA) — The Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) has signed a contract with Future Integrated Technologies for Communications Equipment Company to deploy the Automated Spectrum Monitoring and Analysis System, a nationwide initiative designed to modernize radio frequency oversight in Kuwait.
The project underscores CITRA’s dedication to maintaining strict oversight across all radio frequency bands, accurately detecting unauthorized transmissions, and identifying sources of harmful interference. This will ensure spectrum resources are used efficiently, in alignment with international standards and global regulatory trends.
Key goals of the initiative include improving telecommunications service quality through consistent field assessments and advanced performance metrics, as well as enabling real-time monitoring to allow rapid responses to violations.
The framework also aims to boost regulatory enforcement and adherence to licensing terms, safeguarding the long-term viability of spectrum assets. It involves setting up a centralized control hub, fixed and mobile monitoring units, portable detection devices, and tools for evaluating network performance. Coverage will extend across all residential zones and border regions, ensuring nationwide surveillance.
This advancement is expected to significantly improve CITRA’s ability to monitor network integrity and minimize disruptions caused by interference or illegal usage, benefiting both telecom operators and consumers.
CITRA reiterated its ongoing commitment to enhancing Kuwait’s digital infrastructure and fostering a robust telecommunications ecosystem in accordance with national development plans and top-tier global benchmarks.
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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