Kuwait - Fixed broadband subscriptions

The latest value for Fixed broadband subscriptions in Kuwait was 73,948 as of 2020. Over the past 19 years, the value for this indicator has fluctuated between 117,719 in 2017 and 5,000 in 2001.

Definition: Fixed broadband subscriptions refers to fixed subscriptions to high-speed access to the public Internet (a TCP/IP connection), at downstream speeds equal to, or greater than, 256 kbit/s. This includes cable modem, DSL, fiber-to-the-home/building, other fixed (wired)-broadband subscriptions, satellite broadband and terrestrial fixed wireless broadband. This total is measured irrespective of the method of payment. It excludes subscriptions that have access to data communications (including the Internet) via mobile-cellular networks. It should include fixed WiMAX and any other fixed wireless technologies. It includes both residential subscriptions and subscriptions for organizations.

Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.

See also:

Year Value
2001 5,000
2002 10,500
2003 13,000
2004 20,000
2005 25,000
2006 30,000
2007 35,000
2008 40,000
2009 45,000
2010 46,000
2011 47,000
2012 47,000
2013 47,000
2014 48,000
2015 55,000
2016 101,390
2017 117,719
2018 103,821
2019 84,595
2020 73,948

Aggregation method: Sum

Periodicity: Annual

General Comments: Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data.

Classification

Topic: Infrastructure Indicators

Sub-Topic: Communications