Batelco to Phase Out Fixed SMS
Manama, Bahrain: Batelco, as part of its commitment to deliver the most up to date and in-demand services has announced the phase out of its Fixed SMS service for PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) Customers. The fixed SMS service available from landlines is no longer in demand due to the industry shift towards mobile communications and the growing use of social media channels.
Batelco’s Mobile SMS service, which is widely used, will continue to be available with a number of Batelco’s top value mobile packages including on-net texts messages as part of their great benefits.
The extensive line up of services and solutions from Batelco are designed and developed using the most up to date technologies to be on par with world leading providers. Thanks to Batelco’s superfast internet and highly reliable mobile services, both residential and business customers have access to numerous communication channels to meet all of their requirements.
The fixed SMS services for landlines will be phased out by mid-March 2017. If customers have any queries they may phone 196 for clarifications.
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This press release has been issued by Batelco Corporate Affairs department.
For further information, please contact Batelco Public Relations Office
Public.Relations@btc.com.bh / Fax +973 17611898
About Batelco
Batelco Group is headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain and listed on the Bahrain Bourse. Batelco has played a pivotal role in the country's development as a major communications hub and today is the leading integrated communications’ provider, continuing to lead and shape the local consumer market and the enterprise ICT market. Batelco has been growing overseas via investing in other market-leading fixed and wireless operators.
Batelco Group has evolved from being a regional Middle Eastern operation to become a major communications company with direct and indirect investments across 14 geographies, namely Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Maldives, Diego Garcia, St. Helena, Ascension Island and the Falkland Islands.
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