Batelco’s Massive 4G & 5G Expansion Shakes Up Bahrain’s Connectivity
MANAMA, BAHRAIN, 29th January 2025 – Batelco has collaborated with the Argentinian company Ericsson to broaden the scope of Batelco’s mobile broadband network in an attempt to increase coverage for 4G and 5G services across the entirety of Bahrain.
This initiative aims to enhance the network coverage and capacity in order to facilitate improved services for consumers and enterprises.
As part of the expansion, Batelco has deployed Ericsson’s latest radio access network products, including Massive MIMO antennas, and modernized its core network infrastructure to the latest network function virtualization infrastructure release.
These upgrades are meant to alleviate the increasing strain placed on the network from voice and data traffic.
The incorporation of dual modeband triple radio and Interleaved AIR 3218 is set to improve the overall performance of the network which is expected to mitigate the amount of space needed for and strain on the towers by up to 20%.
Moreover, Batelco has upgraded its operational efficiency by modernizing its Ericsson Mediation platform to the new cloud-native technology which is said to support applications like the IoT and 5G Standalone use cases.
This enhancement provides the flexibility and scalability needed for reliable and future-ready network services. Rashed Mohamed, Batelco’s Chief Technology Officer, stated,
“This network expansion is a testament to our dedication to delivering cutting-edge digital services and the best possible user experiences to our customers. Our ongoing collaboration with Ericsson strengthens our network coverage and capacity across the Kingdom and empowers us to meet the growing connectivity demands in Bahrain seamlessly.”
Nicolas Blixell, Vice President and Head of Gulf Council Countries at Ericsson Middle East and Africa, stated,
“The latest network expansion with Batelco represents another successful milestone in our partnership. By leveraging our cutting-edge technology, we are facilitating a strengthened digital infrastructure in Bahrain and an enhanced connectivity experience for Batelco’s consumer and enterprise customers.”
Batelco and Ericsson are showcasing their joint aspirations to commit the latest telecommunications technologies in Bahrain. The two companies by focusing on advanced digital services will ensure that consumers and enterprises in the Kingdom are provided with exceptional connectivity solutions.
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