Prices Reduced by up to 95%
Batelco, the Kingdom's leading Telecommunications Company, has exciting news for customers who use 123call Cards to make IDD (International Direct Dial) calls. Prices have been slashed by up to 95% to over 200 international destinations!
This is a permanent offer to 212 destinations, including key destinations such as India, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Syria, Canada, USA, UK and more. Calls made with 123call Cards are charged per second with no hidden charges. Additionally, the call rates are exactly the same whether the customer calls from a land line or mobile, and furthermore there is no difference in rates for calls made to land lines or mobiles.
"The reduced prices are applicable for all calls made using 123call Cards and will provide a fantastic benefit for our customers who have family, friends and loved ones overseas," said Batelco Group Board Secretary and Company Spokesman Ahmed Al Janahi.
"123 calls have never been cheaper, so whatever you have to say, you can say it with a smile with these unbeatable low prices. For example, you can talk for 2 hours to someone in the USA and more than 1 hour to someone in Jordan with a BD 3 123call Card!!"
"As virtually everyone in Bahrain has friends or family overseas, the big discounts on calls made using Batelco's range of calling cards is aimed at adding a great value alternative for international calls," added Mr. Al Janahi.
Pick up a 123call Card today and experience top quality connections at the best rates. The cards are available in three denominations, 900 fils, BD3 and BD5 from Batelco Retail Outlets, authorised resellers and cold stores. For the list of countries included visit Batelco website at www.batelco.com/123call_tariff.asp or collect a flyer from any Batelco Retail Outlet.
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About Batelco
Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco) is the leading integrated communications' provider in the Kingdom of Bahrain and a significant force among the regions key telecommunications players.
Batelco serves both the corporate and consumer markets in the most liberalised and competitive environment in the Middle East, and remains committed to delivering cutting-edge telecommunications to its customers in Bahrain and the MENA region. The Company's management and staff are driven by an enthusiasm for delivering the best customer experience based on innovation, affordability and reliability of products and services.
Batelco offers complete, end-to-end telecommunications solutions for its residential, business and government customers. The comprehensive solutions portfolio covers mobile services, international roaming, Broadband Internet, satellite services, WiFi, and MPLS IP-VPN based network services utilising our Next Generation all IP Network providing Datacoms services over fixed and wireless platforms in addition to managed services including systems integration and management.
Batelco has invested US$1.4 billion in Bahrain's telecom infrastructure since 1981, including significant investment in NGN (Next Generation Networks) infrastructure which has reinforced the Kingdom's position as a leading communications hub. The Company's shares are listed on the Bahrain Stock Exchange with a total capitalization of approx US$ 3.2 billion as of April 2008.
With an ongoing strategy to grow overseas, the Batelco Group incorporates joint venture operations in Jordan, Kuwait, Yemen, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
This press release has been issued by Batelco Corporate Affairs department.
For further information, please contact:
Batelco Group Board Secretary & Company Spokesman Ahmed Al Janahi
TEL: +973 1788 4411,
e-mail: gbs@btc.com.bh
© Press Release 2008
