Bahraini Spirit
January 18th, 2005, 11:53 PM
Hi ,good news for the telecommunications sector in Bahrain,enjoy:
MTC-Vodafone (Bahrain) has expanded its 3G wireless network to cover the whole of Bahrain and give more customers the chance to enjoy and experience a new era in mobile communications.
The company claimed that Bahrain is now the only country in the world which enjoys nation-wide commercial coverage of 3G service.
MTC-Vodafone (Bahrain) has operated a 3G network in three main areas in the kingdom since December 2003. Now the entire island supports 3G mobile communication services, including high quality voice and video mobile communication and data transmission.
With the expansion, MTC-Vodafone (Bahrain) will be able to introduce to all mobile users in Bahrain a new lifestyle, by offering advanced mobile services like high-speed Internet access, e-mail with attached files, image and video downloading, and video streaming, officials said.
The expanded 3G service was unveiled during a press conference, held at the Gulf Hotel. The event also marked the first anniversary of the launch of MTC-Vodafone's service in the kingdom.
Dr Saad Al-Barrak, chief executive officer of MTC-Vodafone, said the company had enjoyed a successful year with the launch of MTC-Vodafone (Bahrain), Atheer in Iraq (which covers the south border in Iraq along with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia) and the management contract of the Lebanese mobile operator MTC Touch, formally known as Libancell.
Dr Al-Barrak said the company has achieved a revenue of $1.1 billion for the year 2004, compared to $863 million in 2003. The number of customers also increased from 1.7 million to 3.192 million, a 190 per cent increase. Bahrain accounted for 106,000 customers, Kuwait 1.262 million and Jordan 1.139 million.
The company has invested BD120 million in Bahrain and created jobs for 320 Bahrainis, he said.
"Our vision is to strengthen the position of MTC Group as a global player in the telecom sector and achieve our first three-year goal of obtaining a customer base of more than five million by the end of 2005," said AI-Barrak.
MTC-Vodafone (Bahrain) chief operating officer Khalid Al Farkh said: "We had a good first year and we are proud of our achievements. In less than one year, we have exceeded the 100,000 customer base and it is our aim to continue delighting our customers."
Ismael Fikree, chief technology officer at MTC-Vodafone (Bahrain), delivered a presentation introducing the media to the `technology' face of the company.
He said to enjoy the company's 3G services, customers need only use a 3G mobile phone. "We've integrated our technology with Nokia, Siemens, ITS and Cisco, and as a world-class mobile services provider, it is crucial that we work with other world leaders", said Fikree.
"Our technology business partners help us develop our objectives and business in the long term. We are really thankful for their continuous efforts and unprecedented achievements," added Fikree.
MTC-Vodafone (Bahrain) has expanded its 3G wireless network to cover the whole of Bahrain and give more customers the chance to enjoy and experience a new era in mobile communications.
The company claimed that Bahrain is now the only country in the world which enjoys nation-wide commercial coverage of 3G service.
MTC-Vodafone (Bahrain) has operated a 3G network in three main areas in the kingdom since December 2003. Now the entire island supports 3G mobile communication services, including high quality voice and video mobile communication and data transmission.
With the expansion, MTC-Vodafone (Bahrain) will be able to introduce to all mobile users in Bahrain a new lifestyle, by offering advanced mobile services like high-speed Internet access, e-mail with attached files, image and video downloading, and video streaming, officials said.
The expanded 3G service was unveiled during a press conference, held at the Gulf Hotel. The event also marked the first anniversary of the launch of MTC-Vodafone's service in the kingdom.
Dr Saad Al-Barrak, chief executive officer of MTC-Vodafone, said the company had enjoyed a successful year with the launch of MTC-Vodafone (Bahrain), Atheer in Iraq (which covers the south border in Iraq along with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia) and the management contract of the Lebanese mobile operator MTC Touch, formally known as Libancell.
Dr Al-Barrak said the company has achieved a revenue of $1.1 billion for the year 2004, compared to $863 million in 2003. The number of customers also increased from 1.7 million to 3.192 million, a 190 per cent increase. Bahrain accounted for 106,000 customers, Kuwait 1.262 million and Jordan 1.139 million.
The company has invested BD120 million in Bahrain and created jobs for 320 Bahrainis, he said.
"Our vision is to strengthen the position of MTC Group as a global player in the telecom sector and achieve our first three-year goal of obtaining a customer base of more than five million by the end of 2005," said AI-Barrak.
MTC-Vodafone (Bahrain) chief operating officer Khalid Al Farkh said: "We had a good first year and we are proud of our achievements. In less than one year, we have exceeded the 100,000 customer base and it is our aim to continue delighting our customers."
Ismael Fikree, chief technology officer at MTC-Vodafone (Bahrain), delivered a presentation introducing the media to the `technology' face of the company.
He said to enjoy the company's 3G services, customers need only use a 3G mobile phone. "We've integrated our technology with Nokia, Siemens, ITS and Cisco, and as a world-class mobile services provider, it is crucial that we work with other world leaders", said Fikree.
"Our technology business partners help us develop our objectives and business in the long term. We are really thankful for their continuous efforts and unprecedented achievements," added Fikree.