Viva - Kuwait
Viva (Kuwait) uses 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, and 1 LTE band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Viva (Kuwait). See the tables below for details.
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Viva Kuwait is a subsidiary of the Kuwait Telecommunication Company (STC) and was established in 2008. It has grown to hold a significant market share of 32% with over 2.4 million customers, covering 99% of residential areas in Kuwait. Viva Kuwait has been recognized as Kuwait's fastest mobile network, earning the "Speedtest Award Winner 2017 - Kuwait's Fastest Mobile Network" based on Ookla's analysis of Speedtest Intelligence data. The company has a strong focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, aiming to provide the latest and most advanced telecom solutions to its customers.
Viva Kuwait offers various services, including mobile lines with free calls and internet packages. The company has a significant presence in Kuwait, with a revenue of $946 million in 2023 and 676 employees.
Frequency Bands
GSM
Name | Interface | Description |
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900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | Viva Kuwait uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This deployment is part of the broader GSM frequency usage in Kuwait, which includes other bands such as GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) and UMTS 2100 MHz (B1). |
1800 MHz (DCS) | GSM | Viva Kuwait uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This deployment is part of the broader adoption of GSM 1800 in Kuwait, which has been instrumental in enhancing mobile internet speeds and connectivity in the country. |
UMTS
Name | Interface | Description |
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B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Viva Kuwait uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. The deployment of this frequency band for Viva Kuwait is not specified in the provided information. |
LTE
Name | Interface | Description |
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B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | Viva Kuwait uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +). The deployment of this frequency band is not specified. |