Bahrain

Zain Bahrain could list up to 15% of its shares on the stock exchange after it received government approval to launch an initial public offering (IPO), according to local media reports.... 2013-04-12

Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco) awarded Ericsson the exclusive contract to build the country's first 4G LTE network and launched a dedicated gaming portal aimed squarely... 2013-03-25

Bahrain telecoms incumbent Batelco launched LTE services in Manama and will offer a range of postpaid packages for LTE services. With just over 17% of the company's subscribers using... 2013-02-27

Switzerland-based cabling solutions specialist Reichle & De-Massari (R&M) is expanding its operations across the Middle East in response to strong demand for copper... 2013-02-13

Bahrain-based broadband operator Menatelecom has contracted Huawei Technologies to deploy a nationwide 4G wireless broadband network based on LTE technology. The operator does not hold... 2013-01-22

Bahrain's incumbent telecoms operator, Batelco, has reached a settlement with the TRA over a long-running dispute relating to the regulator's policies aimed at increasing competition... 2012-11-05

The expanding reach of broadband services in the Middle East is having a positive impact on the growth of Telecare services in the region. A project between Mobile Doctors and US IT... 2012-10-17

Incumbent telecoms operator Batelco has announced it will cut rates for business broadband customers. Packages will see 40% reductions, a significant boost for the company's clients.... 2012-09-25

Zain Bahrain plans to invest US$100mn in the latter part of 2012 and in 2013 to upgrade its network and build a new data centre, according to the company's general manager, Mohammed... 2012-09-24

Oil rich economies in the GCC have offered considerable opportunities for mobile operators but limited investment for companies outside the region. This is reflected in the revenue... 2012-08-07