Bahrain Telecommunications Company

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Recent Press Releases

• Batelco delivers solid growth in revenues, profits and customer numbers22 July 2009

  Batelco Chairman Shaikh Hamad Bin Abdulla Al Khalifa said that Batelco’s roll out of innovative and competitive new services in Bahrain and other regional markets, during the first half of 2009, contributed to the Group’s impressive half year financial results.

• Batelco Completes second Phase of Deal with S Tel Limited, India12 July 2009

  In line with its expansion strategy into the Indian telecommunications market, Batelco has completed the 2nd phase of its deal by investing a further US$38.8 million to bring its current shareholding in STel Limited (S Tel) to 42.7%.

• Batelco Cup Football Championship success11 June 2009

  Buri Team was victorious in the recent Batelco Cup Football Championship, held at Batelco Staff Centre Football Ground in Hamala.
  

• Batelco receives award from Deputy Prime Minister9 June 2009

  Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Shaikh Mohammed Bin Mubarak Al Khalifa presented a special award to Batelco in appreciation of the telecom company’s Diamond Sponsorship of the Bahrain International eGovernment Forum 2009.

• Batelco signs its 30th One-Stop-Shop agreement7 June 2009

  In line with its continuing commitment to provide business and multi-national customers with the convenience of a One-Stop-Shop (OSS), Batelco is delighted to announce the signing of a new OSS agreement with OTEGLOBE (Greece).
  

• Batelco sponsors award ceremony to celebrate humanitarian work3 June 2009

  Batelco was the main sponsor for a special celebratory event organised by Al Badeel Centre to reward VIP’s for their contribution to humanitarian work in the region, especially those who had supported initiatives to alleviate the suffering for citizens of Gaza.

• Batelco continues to deliver strong growth in quarter 123 April 2009

  Batelco’s Chairman Shaikh Hamad bin Abdulla Al Khalifa announced a strong start to 2009 with a net profit of USD 69.8 (BHD 26.3) million. Gross revenues grew by 7%, year-on-year to USD 222.0 (BHD 83.7) million.

• Batelco SimSim customers bonus credit for national calls on Friday8 February 2009

  Batelco, Bahrain's leading mobile operator has announced a special offer for SimSim customers which gives them Free National calls every Friday.

• Register your SimSim line now to avoid disconnection4 February 2009

  Batelco, Bahrain Telecommunications Company, is urging all its SimSim customers to register their contact details, if they haven't already done so, to avoid disconnection.

• Batelco Mobile Customer Base hits 4.3 million4 February 2009

  Batelco, the Kingdom's leading mobile operator.
  
  

• FREE PlayStation Portable for Batelco customers3 February 2009

  Subscribe or upgrade to high-speed broadband & receive a free PSP.
  
  

• Batelco SimSim Starter Pack only BD22 February 2009

  Best value for best service from Batelco.
  
  

• As part of its social responsibility Batelco continues its support for Ministry of Education1 February 2009

  As part of its social responsibility, Batelco - Bahrain's leading Telecommunications Company - continues its support for various cultural, educational, health, social and sports initiatives that serve all sections of the local community.

• Batelco Hearts & Minds Committee surprises children with gifts at Salmaniya Medical Centre29 January 2009

  Batelco Hearts & Minds Committee members surprised some young inpatients at Salmaniya Medical Centre recently when they paid a visit to deliver gifts.

• Batelco supports charity efforts for Abdulrahman Kanoo School28 January 2009

  Batelco, as part of its commitment to support the local community is sponsoring 4 students from Abdulrahman Kanoo School to participate in a charity trip to Zanzibar commencing on 31^st January.

• HH Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa opens Batelco live28 January 2009

  Free internet computer laboratory.

• New look and feel multimedia email for Batelco customers22 January 2009

  Instant messaging and interactive calendar included in exciting features.
  
  

• Batelco delivers record performance and continues to invest in the Kingdom’s infrastructure and services21 January 2009

  Batelco Group Chairman Shaikh Hamad bin Abdulla Al Khalifa said that Batelco’s strategy in delivering the most comprehensive range of quality mobile and broadband products and services at competitive prices in Bahrain, contributed to the Company’s most impressive overall performance and record breaking financial results which were announced at a Board meeting held at Batelco’s Hamala Headquarters, January 21st.

• Batelco announces entry into Indian mobile communications market18 January 2009

  Batelco, the leading integrated telecommunications company in Bahrain with operations in six markets across the Middle East, will further expand its mobile operations in 2009 by investing in India.

• Bahrain is first country in the world with complete countrywide broadband14 January 2009

  Batelco’s ambitious project to deliver internet access to all residents of the Kingdom of Bahrain took a huge leap this week when the final migration from the legacy network to the new NGN (Next Generation Network) was completed.

• Batelco donation supports Bahrain Historical & Archaeological Society13 January 2009

  Batelco has donated BD2000 to Bahrain Historical & Archaeological Society, as part of the company’s social responsibility to support local societies.

• New look and feel multimedia e-mail for Batelco customers8 January 2009

  Batelco, Bahrain’s leading Internet service provider, has announced the launch of a new, user friendly email web interface, offering customers advanced features including secure Instant Messaging and Interactive Calendar.

• Batelco initiatives to support citizens of Gaza8 January 2009

  Batelco, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, has initiated a number of programmes to support citizens of Gaza.

• Internet & international phone services recovered as FLAG cable repair work complete31 December 2008

  Batelco has invested in 3 international cable systems FLAG, SEA-ME-WE 3 and SEA-ME-WE 4 and a satellite earth station to provide voice, data and internet services to its customers across the Kingdom.

• Roll out of next generation network in Manama, Salmaniya & Ras Ruman30 December 2008

  Continuing towards country wide next generation telecommunications services, Batelco, the Kingdom’s leading integrated telecommunications provider has announced that their NGN (Next Generation Network) services will be implemented in the Salmaniya, Manama and Ras Ruman area on Sunday 4th January 2009.