Menatelecom receives the award for Best Internet Service Provider in the Middle East and Africa

The prestigious ISP of the Year Award recognizes the Internet Service Provider that has driven Internet penetration rates and its own subscriber base by providing excellent connectivity and innovative packages to attract users. The awards were judged by a high profile panel of telecommunication experts who selected from the best ISP's in the Middle East & Africa; among the nominees for this award were Mobily, Zain and others.

CommsMEA Awards set out to celebrate and pay tribute to the telecoms industry professionals and operators that have shown outstanding performance and results in key market segments.

Mr. Abdulhakeem Alkhayyat continued, "Menatelecom has proven itself as the best internet service provider in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Middle East and Africa by offering the highest internet speeds, the most reliable internet connection and the best user experience, and wireless experience, throughout the past year."

Mr. Abdulhakeem Alkhayyat continued, "It is from this outstanding performance that Menatelecom gained recognition in receiving the ISP Award, which denotes that Menatelecom was estimated according to its superior standards as the acknowledged internet solutions provider in Bahrain basing its performance on innovation, resolution, reliability and fierce dedication to quality, an approach that lends any business due credibility".

"We are extremely proud to receive the ISP of the Year Award 2009. This award is a manifestation of the hard work and innovation that Menatelecom is known for. The company has successfully developed and structured innovative products that meet the requirements of the different segments of customers", he concluded.

Menatelecom is an investment subsidiary of Kuwait Finance House - Bahrain, and the first company in the world to launch a nationwide WiMAX (Wireless Broadband and Telephony network) using WiMAX 802.16e technology.

Mr. Abdul Razak Jawahery, Executive Manager Kuwait Finance House - Bahrain (KFH-B), representing KFH as Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Menatelecom, said "With the expanding base of its loyal clients coupled with the incessant credit and recognition given by several global institutions, Menatelecom has earned for itself an undisputed reputation among leading ISP's on the regional scale".

"This continued success would not have been possible without the support and encouragement of the Chairman and Board of Directors of KFH-Bahrain, and the loyalty and hard work of our management and employees", he added.

Menatelecom has introduced packages for both home and business users with speeds of up to 15 Mb combined with benefits that surpass all other existing internet & telephony providers. Menatelecom's packages offer customers the opportunity to choose monthly plans tailored to suit every need, with the freedom to switch plans at anytime while enjoying continuous high-speed wireless access that follows you anywhere in the Kingdom of Bahrain.