CITRA grants Starlink license to provide satellite internet in Kuwait

2026-03-15 - 18:26

The Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) said it has granted Starlink a license to provide satellite internet services in Kuwait. In a statement to KUNA, CITRA noted the license was granted after Starlink met all regulatory and technical requirements set by the authority, ensuring compliance with national telecommunications laws and frequency spectrum regulations. The authority added that introducing low-Earth orbit satellite technologies will provide high-speed connections with low latency, boosting competition in the telecommunications market and offering users additional diverse options. CITRA also praised the efforts of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority in providing a conducive investment environment and facilitating the company’s presence and investments in Kuwait. The statement noted that Starlink will soon begin providing its equipment and services to the general public in Kuwait once the final technical and procedural arrangements are completed. CITRA emphasized that it continues to develop the regulatory environment for the telecommunications and ICT sector to keep pace with the latest global technological advancements and serve vital sectors and individuals, particularly in areas difficult to reach through traditional terrestrial networks. – KUNA