Batelco, Ericsson explore 5G options
Bahrain operator Batelco signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ericsson with the aim of …
Batelco launches NFC mobile payments in Bahrain
Bahrain operator Batelco signed a deal with one of the country’s largest banks, Ithmaar, and …
Bahrain watchdog says regulation partly to blame for “dysfunctional” OTT competition
Bahrain’s operators are being hampered from competing with OTT rivals, partly because they are limited …
WiMAX player halts 4G auction in Bahrain
TRA, Bahrain’s regulator, has stopped a multi-band spectrum auction after a successful appeal by Menatelecom, …
Batelco shareholders back purchase of Cable & Wireless’ ‘Islands’ unit
Batelco’s shareholders have approved the acquisition of Cable & Wireless Communications’ (CWC) ‘Monaco and Islands’ …
Batelco starts Indian legal action
Batelco said it had begun legal proceedings to recover US$184.79 million from Siva Limited, the Indian business partner in its S Tel operation, by enforcing a previous agreement the two had reached
Batelco keen to increase foreign unit stakes
Bahrain Telecommunications plans to increase its stakes in its foreign units as it looks to gain greater control over its affiliate firms and maximise its returns from the operations Reuters reports.
CWC confirms Batelco approach for Monaco & Islands unit
Cable & Wireless Communication has confirmed press reports that it has received an approach from Bahrain Telecom for its Monaco & Islands business unit.
Batelco hints at Indian re-entry
Batelco could re-renter the Indian mobile market by investing in an existing operator, the CEO of the Bahrain-based operator group has told the Wall Street Journal.
Etisalat to cut India services on 31 March
Middle East-based operator group Etisalat confirmed it will cease operations in India on 31 March as it commits to exiting the market.
