Batelco Bahrain
Bahraini Company
Batelco established in 1981 as a Bahraini Shareholding Company.
Evolved from a local telephone company with a capacity for 66,000 lines to become a regional leader specialising in a broad range of communications services including mobile, national and international telephony; business network services; internet and satellite services .
Batelco meets the telecommunications needs of residential, business and public sectors and provides services and capacity to other communications companies.
Recognised today as a world-class force in communications technology and services
Growth and Development
Integral part of the Kingdom of BahrainÌs economic growth and development .
Investment of US$1.3 billion in the KingdomÌs network infrastructure over the past 25 years .
Investment of US$132 million in Training since 1981 .
From January to May 2006, trained 700 staff and invested US$1.4 m in training and development to ensure BatelcoÌs workforce is up-to-date with current and future needs .
Net profits increased by 6% in 2005 up from US$219 m to US$231 m.
Gross revenues increased by 4% from US$ 539 m to US$ 560.
Investment
Tens of millions of dollars in Flag TelcomÌs Falcon Cable System .
US$ 56 m in Broadband enhancements, part of Broadband Bahrain initiative .
US$ 45 m to upgrade BahrainÌs mobile network .
US$ 8.7 m to develop INFORT world-class Data Centre .
US$ 8 m per annum for Access Network Development .
US$ 1.6 m for Satellite Services Development
Telecom Services
BatelcoÌs specialised services cover the full spectrum of telecommunications solutions for residential and business customers including ICT solutions .
Comprehensive array of mobile services, international roaming, high speed Internet connections, WiFi, MPLS IP-VPN network provisioning and management, Datacoms services, Provision and Support of PABX, high-tech, reliable fixed line services including National and International carrier class voice and VoIP.
Provides services and capacity to other communications companies in Bahrain .
GSM Network launched in 1995, one of the first in the Middle East, and today Batelco has a customer base of approximately 600,000 mobile customers .
BATELCO Group
Through BatelcoÌs subsidiaries and joint ventures in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Egypt the Company establishes a solid platform to support a raft of regional offerings.
Arabian Network Information Services (anis) Ò Bahrain
BatelcoÌs wholly owned subsidiary, Arabian Network Information Services (anis) which provides state-of-the-art customised internet, intranet, extranet and e-business solutions is the vehicle through which Batelco approaches the ICT market in Bahrain and the region.
anis is a leading regional Systems and Network Integrator boasting an expanding client list which includes the banking and finance industry, government, oil and large enterprise sectors, hospitality groups and major real estate projects.
By developing core offerings in selling solutions that straddle the telecoms and IT markets, anis aims to service the ICT requirements of BatelcoÌs existing business customers and new Îgreen-fieldÌ site developments.
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Umniah Mobile Communications - Jordan
Batelco acquired a 96% shareholding of Umniah in June, 2006. Umniah offers nationwide GSM mobile coverage with over 460 base stations across the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and has more than 520,000 mobile subscribers. Umniah started commercial operations in June 2005 and by focusing on innovation and value grew rapidly, gaining 13% of the Jordanian mobile market since its inception.
Batelco aims to be a significant integrated telecommunications operator in Jordan offering customers innovation, better value and choice for fixed and wireless solutions.
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Batelco Jordan Ò Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Batelco Jordan was formed in 2001, following the merger of National Equipment Telecommunications Systems (NETS) and First Telecommunications Group (FTG) with Batelco. The combination of the Internet content experience of NETS, the data communications provisions of FTG and BatelcoÌs international expertise has proved to be a strong one; Batelco Jordan has emerged as the countryÌs national industry leader.
Batelco JordanÌs services extend beyond dial-up subscribers to include Broadband Internet, managed data services, leased lines, online solutions, interactive content, web design/hosting and Internet-based solutions and technologies for both individuals and corporations. Through these services, the company strives to integrate the Internet into the daily life of every Jordanian.
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Qualitynet Ò Kuwait
Qualitynet, a 44% Batelco-controlled subsidiary company, was established in 1998 in response to a public offering by KuwaitÌs Ministry of Communication, as part of a strategy to privatise Internet and data communications services within the State of Kuwait.
Qualitynet seized the opportunities offered by the emerging new telecommunications technologies to provide a total solution for new generation networks with strategic partnerships and innovative solutions. A rich pedigree and an impressive depth of expertise have allowed the company to move swiftly and nimbly, repositioning itself to meet the challenges of an era of convergence.
Despite the introduction of three competitors in the marketplace, Qualitynet remains the clear market leader in terms of both its Internet business and data communications services and continues to be the main service provider to government and the business community in Kuwait City.
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Batelco Egypt Communications (S.A.E.) Ò Arab Republic of Egypt
Batelco Egypt Communications (S.A.E.) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Batelco Middle East, established in 2003 in Cairo as an Egyptian Joint Stock Closed Company.
The company obtained a public data network license from the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority in October 2003. Initially, the focus was on providing worldwide telecommunications services to corporate and multinational customers that already used the Cable & Wireless Global Frame Relay service and that have a presence in Egypt.
The managed global frame relay service, managed international private lines service and a global Internet access service, combine to form part of the companyÌs one-stop-shop service, in a bid to cater for all of its customersÌ global needs.
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Social Responsibility
Since 2003 Batelco has contributed US$15 million to a wide range of health, educational, cultural, sports and community projects including :
™ US$ 4.8 m to implement King Hamad Schools of the Future project
™ US$ 1.9 m Ò Batelco Orphans Centre
™ US$ 1.6 m Ò Salmaniya Medical Complex
™ US$ 1.1 m Ò Bahrain National Breast Cancer Campaign
™ US$ 1.1 m Ò Batelco Retirement Home
™ US$ 1 m BDF Royal Medical Services
™ US$ 0.5 m Shaikh Salman Scholarship for Excellence
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