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Latest Telecoms News from Bahrain
Nokia Siemens Networks Wins Network Upgrade Contract from Zain Bahrain
Nokia Siemens Networks has won a contract from Zain Bahrain to modernize its radio and core network as well as the prepaid charging system....
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Bahrain Meets Operators to Debate Telecoms Masts Planning Woes
Bahrain's telecoms regulator, the TRA's General Director Mr. Alan Horne met with representatives from the networks to discuss the future for radiocommunications networks in Bahrain. It was discussed that a number of Municipalities have not issued permits for masts and aerial sites for more than one year....
Related Tags: tra, fixed-wireless
Batelco Launches PrePay Credit Transfer Service
The operator's SimSim subscribers are now able to manage and control the SimSim accounts of their children, family members and staff, through automated monthly credit transfers....
UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Top the Arab World in adoption of telecom services
UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia lead the Arab World in the mass adoption of telecom services, reports a new survey by the Arab Advisors Group....
Related Tags: arab-advisors-group, emirates, three, jordan
Batelco Increases Indian Investment - Plans Further Aquisitions
Bahrain based Batelco says that it has increased its stake in India's S Tel to 42.7% and has an intention to raise that to 49% over the next few months....
Related Tags: batelco, s-tel, jammu
WiMAX Tower Disguised as a Palm Tree
Bahrain based WiMAX operator, Mena Telecom has deployed a base station disguised as a palm tree with a trunk and palms fronds at the top. The Mono Palm stands at 30 meters high and is located at Durrat Al Bahrain....
Related Tags: wimax, mena-telecom, towers
Batelco Staff Sacking Ruled Illegal
Bahrain's Court of Arbitration has ruled that Batelco's dismissal of 44 employees last year was illegal and should not be repeated. The telco had dismissed the staff as part of an employee re-deployment package....
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Just One Bidder for Bahrain's 3rd Mobile License
Bahrain's telecoms regulator, the TRA says that only one company has submitted a formal tender for the country's third mobile operator license - although four companies had registered for the tender....
Bahrain Issues New Instruction for Roaming Mobile Subscribers
Bahrain's telecoms regulator has issued an order to the country's telecoms networks requiring them to offer more information about roaming costs when customers are overseas....
Related Tags: sim-card, sms, roaming, vodafone, zain, customer-care, text-message
Saudi Telco in Talks to Buy Majority Stake in Bahrain's Batelco
Bahrain's Batelco has refused to comment on media reports that Saudi Arabia's Saudi Telecommunication Co (STC) is in talks to buy up to 60 percent of the company....
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