CITRA is in the process of developing a comprehensive regulatory framework that governs WIFI deployment and use. However, until the framework is complete, CITRA permits the unlicensed use of 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency spectrum as described below for local network or wireless local networks provided they do cause interfere with the quality of licensed services. Bearing this in mind, users of these networks don't have the right to claim protection from harmful interference resulting from licensed networks.
The permitted frequencies
- From 2400 to 2483.5 Mhz
- From 5150 to 5250 Mhz
- From 5250 to 5350 Mhz
- From 5470 to 5725 Mhz
- From 5725 to 5825 Mhz
Who can apply for operating these frequencies?
- Any person or entity established in the State of Kuwait or branches of foreign companies licensed to operate in the State of Kuwait in accordance with the law of corporations.
- Persons or citizens of the State of Kuwait or any of the GCC countries who have received a civil ID card issued by the Public Authority for Civil Information in Kuwait.
CITRA will decide on granting or rejecting the application in 10 business days from the date of submission.
CITRA reserves the right to:
- Request to change the technical standards to be applied
- Not issue the license if the requested information is not completed