Batelco, Bahrain's leading Internet services provider, is slashing the monthly rental rates of its Single Fixed IP address service for Business and Education Broadband customers by 80% from 1st January, 2007.
Broadband business customers will now pay only BD20 as a monthly rental instead of the current BD100, a saving of BD80, while Education Broadband customers will pay only BD10 per month instead of the current BD50, a saving of BD40. In addition, Business and Education Broadband customers can now register for a new Fixed IP Address service for only BD10 once-off activation fee instead of the previous BD60.
Batelco realises the importance of Internet online hosted services and that the demand for fixed IP addresses has increased enormously for businesses and education providers. Fixed IP enables business & Education customers to host their online services and applications such as websites, mail domains and Virtual Private Networks( VPNs).
"The reduced prices are aimed at encouraging business development and supports Batelco's commitment to offer the best quality broadband and its related services at the best value for money," said Batelco Corporate Affairs General Manager Ahmed Al Janahi.
"Batelco will continue monitoring customers' requirements and regularly upgrade its Internet related products and services in order to exceed customers' expectations and demands, " he added.
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About Batelco
Batelco is proud to be celebrating its 25th Anniversary as Bahrain's leading Telecommunication Company. Serving both the corporate and consumer markets in the most liberalised and competitive market in the Middle East, Batelco is committed to delivering cutting-edge telecommunications to its customers in Bahrain and MENA. Batelco is driven by an enthusiasm for delivering the best customer experience based on innovation, affordability and reliability of products and services.
With significant operations in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Egypt, the Batelco Group provides voice and data services over fixed, wireless, and internet platforms, systems integration and enterprise solutions to Government and Corporate clients.
Batelco's specialised services cover the full spectrum of telecommunications solutions for residential and business customers and spans a comprehensive array of mobile services, international roaming, high speed Internet connections, WiFi, MPLS IP-VPN network provisioning and management, Datacoms services and high-tech, reliable fixed line services. Batelco is currently migrating to an all IP network as part of its 'Broadband Bahrain' national project. This major investment reflects Batelco's commitment for excellence which has reinforced Bahrain's position as a leading communication hub. The Company's shares are listed on the Bahrain Stock Exchange. In September 2006, Batelco had a total capitalization of approx US$ 3.3 billion.
This press release has been issued by Batelco's Corporate Affairs department.
For further information, please contact:
Batelco Corporate Affairs General Manager Ahmed Al Janahi
TEL: +973 1788 4337,
e-mail: cf@btc.com.bh
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