CITRA Kuwait
Headquartered in Kuwait City, Kuwait
Internet Exchange Operator
The Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) of Kuwait is the nation's leading regulatory body for communication and IT services. CITRA is dedicated to fostering a competitive and innovative environment in the telecommunications sector, ensuring the highest standards of service and technological advancement. Their mission is to regulate and develop the ICT sector in Kuwait, promoting fair competition, protecting consumer rights, and encouraging investment in the industry.
CITRA's Internet Exchange (IX) service, known as ix.kw, is a not-for-profit, carrier-neutral, community-directed Internet Exchange Point. It provides high-speed, reliable, and resilient IP traffic exchange facilities. By enabling ISPs, mobile operators, and other entities with an AS number to interconnect and exchange traffic within Kuwait, ix.kw optimizes the path for peered traffic, reduces latency, and enhances data speeds. This service significantly alleviates congestion on international links, resulting in cost savings and improved performance for all connected networks.
CITRA's Internet Exchange (IX) service, known as ix.kw, is a not-for-profit, carrier-neutral, community-directed Internet Exchange Point. It provides high-speed, reliable, and resilient IP traffic exchange facilities. By enabling ISPs, mobile operators, and other entities with an AS number to interconnect and exchange traffic within Kuwait, ix.kw optimizes the path for peered traffic, reduces latency, and enhances data speeds. This service significantly alleviates congestion on international links, resulting in cost savings and improved performance for all connected networks.