Ooredoo - Kuwait

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Ooredoo (Kuwait) uses 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, 3 LTE bands, and 1 5G NR band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Ooredoo (Kuwait). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.ooredoo.com.kw/

Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates

Ooredoo Kuwait is a telecommunications company that operates in Kuwait, owned by the Ooredoo group. It was formerly known as Wataniya Telecom and began its operations in December 1999 as the second mobile operator in Kuwait. Ooredoo provides a range of services including mobile, broadband internet, and corporate managed services.

Key Highlights

  • Speed and Performance: Ooredoo has consistently demonstrated strong performance in various speed metrics. In the February 2023 report, it led in Download Speed Experience, 5G Download Speed, and 5G Upload Speed. It also maintained its lead in 5G Download Speed in the February 2024 report, with users experiencing the fastest 5G speeds on its network, clocking in at 356Mbps for 5G Download Speed and 33.7Mbps for 5G Upload Speed.

  • Availability and Coverage: Ooredoo has shown high availability, with a score of 99.3% in the February 2023 report, indicating that users spent a significant amount of time connected to 3G or better services on its network. In the February 2024 report, it maintained a strong position in overall coverage and 5G coverage, although Zain took the lead in overall coverage and shared the 5G coverage award with stc.

  • Consistent Quality: Ooredoo has been recognized for its consistent quality, overtaking stc to take first place in the February 2024 report with a score of 66.6% for Consistent Quality. This metric measures the network's ability to support common mobile application requirements at a level that is ‘good enough’ for users.

  • Games Experience: Ooredoo has successfully defended its awards for Games Experience and 5G Games Experience. It remains the only operator in Kuwait to place in the Fair (65-75) category for overall Games Experience, with a score of 67.2 points, and 5G Games Experience, with a score of 81 points.

  • Customer Experience: Ooredoo offers a variety of plans and devices, aiming to provide the best value for money. It also offers 5G LTE Internet Plans and exclusive offers and deals, enhancing the customer experience.

Conclusion

Ooredoo Kuwait has demonstrated robust performance across various metrics, including speed, availability, and consistent quality. It continues to be a strong performer in the Kuwaiti telecom market, offering a comprehensive range of services to its customers.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Ooredoo Kuwait uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band operates on the uplink frequency range of 880.0 – 915.0 MHz and the downlink frequency range of 925.0 – 960.0 MHz. The GSM-900 band is widely used in most parts of the world, including Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Ooredoo Kuwait uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band operates on the uplink frequency range of 1800 MHz and the downlink frequency range of 1800 MHz. The GSM-1800 band is widely used in most parts of the world, including Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Ooredoo Kuwait uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band operates on the uplink frequency range of 1920 – 1980 MHz and the downlink frequency range of 2110 – 2170 MHz. It is widely used for 3G services and is supported by various networks globally.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

Ooredoo Kuwait uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +). This frequency band was deployed in 2024.
B20 (800 MHz DD) LTE

Ooredoo Kuwait uses the LTE B20 (800 MHz DD) frequency band. This band was deployed in 2024.
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

Ooredoo Kuwait uses the LTE B7 (2600 MHz) frequency band. It was deployed in 2024.

5G NR

Name Interface Description
N78 (3500 MHz) 5G NR

Ooredoo Kuwait uses the 5G NR frequency band N78, which operates at 3500 MHz. This frequency band was added to Ooredoo Kuwait's network on August 5, 2024.

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