"We work hand in hand with the BIC to address their needs and as a result we have once again scaled our operations to cope with the expected increase in visitors this year," said Batelco Head of Corporate Affairs Ahmed Al Janahi.
"Batelco's infrastructure and services at the circuit are ready for action and supported with back up equipment should it be required."
"The necessary task force is also fully prepared to implement and ensure the smooth operation of this communication network. This will ensure reliable mobile technology, data services and Internet services, providing the essential links for the media and the public," added Mr. Al Janahi.
To check the efficiency of equipment and services for the Bahrain Gulf Air Grand Prix, Batelco recently tested a range of their services in the presence of a small group of VIP invitees at the BIC.
Batelco's technical team tested WiFi, FreeData that uses EDGE technology to connect to the Internet, GSM coverage and Batelco Mobile Office (BMO) utilising GPRS technology to receive emails on mobile phones.
"We were delighted to be provided with the opportunity to ensure that all our services are up to world class standards to cope with the demands from the thousands of visitors and international media that are expected to attend the Bahrain Gulf Air Grand Prix," continued Mr. Al Janahi.
Batelco, an official and proud sponsor of the BIC, is delighted to support the Bahrain Gulf Air Grand Prix and the wide range of motor sports events that take place during the year at the circuit.
"The Formula One event is an ideal opportunity to promote the Kingdom of Bahrain and show the world that Batelco is capable of providing world class communications for this world class event," concluded Mr Al Janahi.
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Batelco has pulled out all the stops to ensure round the clock reliability of its telecommunication products and services at the Bahrain International Circuit for the Bahrain Gulf Air Grand Prix.
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This press release has been issued by Batelco's Corporate Affairs department. For further information, please contact:Ahmed Al Janahi, Head of Corporate Affairs at Batelco
TEL: +973 1788 4337, e-mail: cf@btc.com.bh
About Batelco
Batelco (Bahrain Telecommunications Company) is the Kingdom's leading provider of national and international telecommunications services, internet and broadband products & services and networked IT services.
In Bahrain, Batelco serves more than 600,000 business and residential customers while the company's Joint Ventures in Jordan, Kuwait and Egypt serve the needs of an increasing body of customers in the MENA region.
Batelco operates 16 Call Centres, located throughout the Kingdom, featuring state-of-the-art product displays and a full range of retail services to give customers a one-stop-shop for all their communications needs.
In 2005, Batelco poured BD5 million into the community through a raft of charitable donations and sponsorships.
By acting as the digital backbone of Bahrain, Batelco contributes significantly to the local economy and is a major player in putting Bahrain on the world map.
For nearly 150 years, Batelco and its predecessors have been the Kingdom's first choice telecommunications provider and can boast a long list of 'firsts':-
1916 - Wireless link established
1930 - Bahrain's first telephone exchange opened
1969 - First in the region to enter the age of satellite communication
1973 - IDD becomes available
1992 - Fully digital switching network completed
1995 - GSM launched and INET Internet service introduced
Batelco's continuing objective is to lead in customer experience by offering a reliable service and new technologies as they become available at competitive prices.
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