Batelco

ISP Network Operator

Bahrain

Valid from 1981-01-01

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About

Founded 1981. Batelco is an ISP and formerly a network operator; after 2019 separation, mainly a retail ISP selling fixed broadband (ADSL, FTTH) and mobile (4G/5G). Many fibre assets transferred to BNET in 2019 as part of Bahrain's telecom reform (Source), (Source).

Operator Characteristics

Retail-only ISP?

Yes (2019-01-01)
Batelco is retail-only; after 2019 separation, it is mainly a retail operator (many fibre assets transferred to BNET) (Source).

Wholesale-only Network Operator?

No
Batelco is not wholesale-only; it serves retail customers (Source).

Business-only ISP?

No
Batelco serves both residential and business customers (Source).

Owns Networks

Batelco Mobile
Batelco owns and operates its Batelco Mobile (4G/5G mobile network) (Source).

Sells Over Networks

BNET Fibre — 2019-01-01
Batelco sells fixed broadband services over BNET Fibre (wholesale fibre infrastructure) (Source).
Batelco Mobile
Batelco sells mobile broadband services over its own Batelco Mobile (4G/5G) (Source).