Batelco launches new 3888 range of numbers

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Now exciting free numbers to reserve on www.bateclo.com.

Batelco is delighted to announce the launch of its 3888 range of new mobile numbers. All postpaid customers are invited to reserve their preferred new number through Batelco's website, free of charge till 22^nd Oct. 2008.

"As our customer base has continued to grow, our 39xxxxxx range of numbers has reached its capacity and therefore we are introducing a complete new range," said Batelco Group Board Secretary and Company Spokesman Ahmed Al Janahi.

To reserve your number, access www.batelco.com and follow the link to reserve a 3888 number. Once you have selected and reserved your preferred number, go to any Batelco Retail Shop to confirm your order and pick up your new Sim card.

Batelco will launch at a later date the 388 range for its SimSim prepaid customers.

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About Batelco

Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco) is the leading integrated communications' provider in the Kingdom of Bahrain and a significant force among the regions key telecommunications players.

Batelco serves both the corporate and consumer markets in the most liberalised and competitive environment in the Middle East, and remains committed to delivering cutting-edge telecommunications to its customers in Bahrain and the MENA region. The Company's management and staff are driven by an enthusiasm for delivering the best customer experience based on innovation, affordability and reliability of products and services.

Batelco offers complete, end-to-end telecommunications solutions for its residential, business and government customers. The comprehensive solutions portfolio covers mobile services, international roaming, Broadband Internet, satellite services, WiFi, and MPLS IP-VPN based network services utilising our Next Generation all IP Network providing Datacoms services over fixed and wireless platforms in addition to managed services including systems integration and management.

Batelco has invested US$1.4 billion in Bahrain's telecom infrastructure since 1981, including significant investment in NGN (Next Generation Networks) infrastructure which has reinforced the Kingdom's position as a leading communications hub. The Company's shares are listed on the Bahrain Stock Exchange with a total capitalisation of approx US$ 3.1 billion as of June 2008.

With an ongoing strategy to grow overseas, the Batelco Group incorporates joint venture operations in Jordan, Kuwait, Yemen, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

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