Zain - Kuwait

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

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Carrier website: https://www.kw.zain.com/

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

Zain Kuwait is a leading mobile telecommunications company in Kuwait, founded in 1983 as the first telecom operator in the Middle East and Africa. The company has a significant presence in the region and has expanded its operations to seven countries across the Middle East.

Key Highlights:

  • Founding: Zain Kuwait was established in 1983 and later rebranded from Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) to Zain in 2007.
  • Customer Base: As of 2024, Zain Kuwait serves 42.4 million customers.
  • Financial Performance: For the first quarter of 2024, Zain Kuwait reported consolidated revenues of USD 1.5 billion, with EBITDA reaching USD 480 million and net income at USD 95 million.
  • Awards and Recognition: Zain Kuwait has received several prestigious awards from Ookla Speedtest, including 'Fastest 5G Network', 'Best 5G Video Experience', and 'Fastest Internet' for its network performance in Kuwait.
  • 5G and 5.5G: Zain Kuwait has been at the forefront of 5G infrastructure development and has successfully tested 5.5G speeds of 10 Gigabits per second in partnership with Huawei. The company is also working on establishing an AI Center of Excellence to leverage 5.5G capabilities with AI.
  • Sustainability and Innovation: Zain Kuwait is committed to sustainability and innovation, aiming to create digital experiences that enhance customer lives and contribute to Kuwait's digital transformation.

Operations and Expansion:

  • Country Presence: Zain Kuwait operates in seven countries across the Middle East, including Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia.
  • Network Coverage: The company offers nationwide 4.5G LTE services and has covered over 90% of populated areas with 5G services by the end of 2019.

Leadership and Stakeholders:

  • Leadership: The Vice Chairman and Group CEO of Zain Group is Bader Nasser Al-Kharafi, appointed in March 2017.
  • Stakeholders: The major stakeholders of Zain Group include Kuwait Investment Authority with 24.22% and Omantel with 21.9%.

Zain Kuwait continues to be a pioneer in the telecom industry, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Zain Kuwait uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band operates from 880 MHz to 960 MHz, with the uplink frequency range from 880 MHz to 915 MHz and the downlink range from 925 MHz to 960 MHz. The ARFCNs in this band range from 0 to 124 and 975 to 1023.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Zain Kuwait uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band is deployed for GSM operations in Kuwait.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Zain Kuwait uses the UMTS frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). This band is deployed for UMTS services.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

Zain Kuwait uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +). This band is widely used for LTE deployments and is a core band for LTE networks globally. It has been deployed in Kuwait to provide mobile broadband services and enhance network quality.
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

Zain Kuwait uses the LTE frequency band B7 (2600 MHz). This band was added to Zain Kuwait's frequency usage in 2024.

5G NR

Name Interface Description
N78 (3500 MHz) 5G NR

Zain Kuwait uses the 5G NR N78 (3500 MHz) frequency band. This band operates between 3300 to 3800 MHz and is known for its relatively common availability compared to lower cellular spectrum. The n78 band is used for Fifth Generation Mobile Networks and is defined by the 3GPP. It supports channel bandwidths ranging from 10 to 100 MHz and uses Time Division Duplex (TDD) mode. The band is popular due to its ability to offer high capacity throughput and is often used in conjunction with advanced processing techniques like massive MIMO, beam-forming, and beam-tracking to enhance coverage and performance.

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