Batelco signs roaming agreement with Jordanian express telecoms

Batelco customers will be given the option of connecting to the Xpress Telecommunications Company's network - which operates a GSM/iDEN service - upon arrival in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. This agreement means that all Batelco mobile customers can continue to make use of a wide range of mobile services via their mobile phones while traveling in Jordan, ensuring that both business and leisure travel is as convenient, hassle-free and enjoyable as possible.

The new agreement, which took effect on Saturday 26th February 2005, is part of Batelco's continued efforts to ensure that its customers can stay in constant touch with their loved ones, colleagues and businesses while traveling around the world.

The addition of this new network access within Jordan means that Batelco mobile users can now make and receive calls, send and receive text messages and use a raft of additional services in 105 countries through agreements with 254 mobile operators.

"We are delighted to provide our customers with this addition to our comprehensive roaming service," says Ahmed Al Janahi, Head of Corporate Affairs at Batelco. "Batelco spares no effort in helping to ensure that our customers' lives are easier and more convenient at both organisational and individual levels. Signing further roaming agreements with additional mobile operators comes in line with the company's long-term policy of keeping all its mobile customers in touch while they travel around throughout the world."

"The people, government and businesses of Jordan and Bahrain share close relationships, making Jordan a popular destination for those who are holidaying, visiting relatives, seeking medical expertise or doing business. Now, whether they are in the Jordan for business or pleasure, Batelco Mobile users can stay in better contact with the important people in their lives via their own mobile phones."