On January 5, Kuwait faced significant internet disruptions after one of its seven international cables was damaged.
Kuwait, a small emirate located in the northwestern corner of the Persian Gulf and bordered by Iraq and Saudi Arabia, relies heavily on undersea cables to connect to the global internet.
The Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) reported the issue, highlighting the vulnerability of Kuwait’s internet system, which depends on these cables to connect to the rest of the world.
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CITRA’s actions
CITRA is working closely with telecom companies to repair the damage. They are investigating what caused the cable to break and ensuring that backup options are available to prevent similar issues in the future.
In their announcement, CITRA said, “We are committed to monitoring the performance of telecommunications companies to ensure high-quality service for all users.”
Past internet problems
Kuwait has faced internet outages, especially in 2008 and 2015, when undersea cable issues caused slow internet for many people.
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These past events have shown that strong plans for internet infrastructure are important. CITRA has assured everyone that they are taking steps to make Kuwait’s internet services more reliable and less likely to be disrupted.
The founder of CITRA has stressed the importance of having dependable internet connections for both people and businesses in Kuwait.
By monitoring service providers and working together on solutions, CITRA aims to quickly restore normal internet service while also preventing future problems.