The list of countries covered by this convenient and cost saving service includes Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraq, Algeria, Norway, Luxemburg, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Albania, Armenia, Bosnia, Croatia, Estonia, Georgia, Moldova, Mozambique, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia.
"We have been receiving very positive feedback from our customers who travel extensively for business and leisure throughout these regions," said Batelco General Manager Media and Government Relations Ahmed Al Janahi.
"Batelco, the Kingdom's leading telecommunications services provider, is the first company in the world to provide free incoming calls and SMS from anywhere in the world in 21 countries," he explained.
"The new value-added service will be very beneficial for travellers to Saudi Arabia especially during this coming Hajj," added Mr. Al Janahi.
Currently, Batelco mobile users can make and receive calls, send and receive text messages and use a raft of additional services through commercial roaming agreements that Batelco has with more than 400 mobile operators for all roaming services, all over the world.
It is anticipated that further operators from other locations in the region will sign agreements with Batelco soon to deliver reduced roaming rates to their subscribers and Batelco customers.
"The introduction of the new Batelco World Freedom is in line with the Company's long-term policy of keeping all its mobile customers in touch while they travel around the world at the most affordable prices," Mr. Al Janahi concluded.
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Batelco World Freedom big success with Batelco customers
- Bahrain: Tuesday, November 11 - 2008 at 10:00
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Batelco customers have been reaping the benefits of Batelco World Freedom, the service that enables customers to receive calls and SMS free of charge while roaming in 21 countries, since its launch in September.
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About Batelco:Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco) is the leading integrated communications' provider in the Kingdom of Bahrain and a significant force among the regions key telecommunications players.
Batelco serves both the corporate and consumer markets in the most liberalised and competitive environment in the Middle East, and remains committed to delivering cutting-edge telecommunications to its customers in Bahrain and the MENA region. The Company's management and staff are driven by an enthusiasm for delivering the best customer experience based on innovation, affordability and reliability of products and services.
Batelco offers complete, end-to-end telecommunications solutions for its residential, business and government customers. The comprehensive solutions portfolio covers mobile services, international roaming, Broadband Internet, satellite services, WiFi, and MPLS IP-VPN based network services utilising our Next Generation all IP Network providing Datacoms services over fixed and wireless platforms in addition to managed services including systems integration and management.
Batelco has invested $1.4bn in Bahrain's telecom infrastructure since 1981, including significant investment in NGN (Next Generation Networks) infrastructure which has reinforced the Kingdom's position as a leading communications hub. The Company's shares are listed on the Bahrain Stock Exchange with a total capitalisation of approx $3.1bn as of June 2008.
With an ongoing strategy to grow overseas, the Batelco Group incorporates joint venture operations in Jordan, Kuwait, Yemen, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
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Posted by Husam OdiabatTuesday, November 11 - 2008 at 10:00 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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