Batelco inks pact to launch WiFi Network

Manama

Batelco, the Kingdom’s leading communications solutions provider has signed an agreement with the Capital Municipal Council with a vision to deploy the latest communications technologies in the Kingdom of Bahrain, starting with the rollout of WiFi hotspots in key locations. 

Batelco Bahrain CEO Muna Al Hashemi and Capital Municipal Council Chairman Mohammed Ali Al Khozaae signed the MoU in the presence of officials from both major organisations at Batelco’s Hamala Headquarters, recently. 

Under the agreement, Batelco will install WiFi hotspots in a number of locations throughout the Capital Governorate to serve the public including Al Fateh Corniche, National Museum, National Theatre, Bab Al Bahrain, Manama Souq and Adliya Block 338 with additional locations to be planned for the future. The WiFi service will be available to the public free of charge for a limited duration each day in the most popular locations providing a great benefit to Bahrain’s population and visitors.

Speaking at the event, Al Hashemi said that Batelco, as a major organisation in the private sector was delighted to enter into such an important partnership with a government sector entity.

“Batelco is delighted to sign the key agreement which is in line with the plans of the Capital Municipal Council to support their efforts in delivering WiFi services to residents and visitors to its Governorate areas. The association with the Capital Municipal Council supports Batelco’s goals to expand on its alliances with other key organisations including those in the government sector,” said Al Hashemi. 

“As part of Batelco’s tremendous efforts, the Company plays a crucial role in enabling e-government initiatives including the provision of infrastructure, Broadband and gateway-services plus more. Batelco annually supports events such as the eGovernment Forum to reaffirm its commitment to the Kingdom’s e-Government project and to the Kingdom’s 2030 vision.”

Al Khozaae said that the partnership with Batelco embodies the concept of community partnership with companies that provide services to subscribers.