Communications Network Ready for 2013 Event
Manama, Bahrain: Batelco, as the official telecommunications partner of Bahrain International Circuit, is delighted once again to be providing its world-class communications services for the 2013 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. As part of this year's provisioning Batelco recently implemented 4G LTE at the circuit, making it the first International Racing Circuit in the Middle East to offer permanent 4G LTE technology.
Batelco's communication network at the BIC facilitates world-class connectivity for the teams, corporate guests and visitors to the show and also ensures that the international media representatives covering the event can be in touch with their publishing houses around the world, 24/7.
Batelco provides dedicated high speed internet to the BIC which can be used by the teams and Media Centre. The provision of ISDN connectivity for the BIC's PABX, caters for all voice and data calls both locally and internationally.
Batelco also provides International Private Leased Circuits which may be used by the teams to transfer data back to their home-base after each day of testing or racing. Batelco is proud to be providing the majority of the Private Leased Circuits required by the BIC this year. Furthermore, Batelco's Internet over ADSL ensures that all the teams, media, sponsors and guests in the Corporate Lounges have world class connectivity if required.
Furthermore, Batelco will have a network technical team in place at the BIC throughout the weekend in case any support is required and additionally, Batelco NOC (Network Operations Centre) personnel will be monitoring the networks around the clock in order to immediately resolve any communication disruptions.
"We are delighted to have the opportunity to showcase our delivery of first class products and services including superfast 4G LTE for participants and guests at the 2013 Grand Prix," said Batelco Group General Manager Media Relations Ahmed Al-Janahi.
"We are very proud of our roles as official partner and also official telecommunications partner of the BIC and take our dual role very seriously," he said.
"We are focused on demonstrating to the world that the Kingdom is at the forefront of technological innovation when it comes to business and customer telecom solutions," Mr. Al Janahi added.
Furthermore, tickets for the 2013 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix can be purchased at all Batelco Retail Shops, including at its counters located within five BBK branches. Batelco's Retail Shops at the main shopping malls open daily from 10am to 10pm. For locations and opening times of all Batelco Shops, visit Batelco.com to find the details under Customer Service/ Retail Shops.
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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 16 geographies, namely Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Maldives, Diego Garcia, St. Helena, Ascension Islands, Falklands, Monaco and Afghanistan.
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