Batelco signs deal with Ericsson

Manama : Batelco, Bahrain leading digital communication provider, and Ericsson, a world leading telecoms technology provider have partnered in a major network deal aimed at transforming Batelco’s Bahrain mobile network, to ensure the best customer experience in mobile internet services. 

The Mobile Network Enhancement Deal for 2017 – 2018 is the biggest deal between Batelco and Ericsson since their partnership began more than 35 years ago. 

“By delivering an outstanding experience to our customers, Ericsson supports Batelco’s strategy to stay ahead of competition. Ericsson’s innovative solutions will provide us with a service to monitor and measure our users’ experience and allow us to enhance their overall experience through providing the best in network solutions,” Batelco Bahrain CEO Muna Al Hashemi said.

Rafiah Ibrahim, Head of Ericsson Region Middle East and East Africa, said that the deal offers a range of new solutions for its subscribers in Bahrain.  

“We will continue to strengthen this partnership by leveraging Ericsson’s leadership and supporting our customers to prepare their network for the future,” he said.

Ericsson is planning  increase its services and offerings in both core and radio solutions to Batelco. Moreover, the agreement will enable Batelco to start the journey to 5G and IOT by providing network virtualisation services and improved 3G and LTE indoor capacity for customers.

This agreement is expected to have a huge impact on the user experience through improved mobile internet coverage and service quality.