Internet Access in Kuwait (2025 Comprehensive Report)
Kuwait had approximately 4.29 million internet users, about 99% of the population, as of early 2024 per DataReportal. The country had around 7.89 million cellular mobile connections in 2024, equating to 182% of the population due to multiple SIM usage. Zain Kuwait launched 5G in 2019, becoming the first to roll out 5G among the three major operators, with 5G coverage reaching about 97% of the population by 2020. In July 2024, the Ministry of Communications announced the shutdown of copper services in several districts of Kuwait City and suburbs, encouraging customers to switch to fiber via ONTs. By 2022,