** 50 percent Increase over Existing Maximum Download Speeds **

As part of its commitment to continuously enhance its networks in order to provide customers with unrivalled services and solutions, Batelco, Bahrain leading mobile services provider, is delighted to announce the enhancement of its 4G LTE network speed from up to 100 Mbps to up to 150 Mbps.

This enhancement is part of Batelco ongoing efforts to provide a better experience and the latest technologies and innovations in the telecoms industry to its valued customers.

Batelco was the first telecom provider to launch 4G LTE networks in the country, which started operation in early 2013 with up to 100 Mbps download speed.

“We have always committed ourselves to provide our customers with state of the art technologies and innovative services. Our 4G LTE network enhancement, is a part of a series of rollouts that has been deployed as a result of our ongoing commitment and investment in the Kingdom’s infrastructure,” said Batelco General Manager Consumer Division Muna Al Hashemi.

“We understand the needs and requirements of our customers in all sectors. Based on this knowledge, we offer variety of packages and solutions to ensure delivery of an exceptional experience,” added Mrs. Al Hashemi.

4G LTE Mobile Broadband is available to all our postpaid & prepaid mobile customers who can now enjoy a maximum of 150Mbps download speed over any compatible device, that will ensure instant access without waiting, streaming without buffering and an enhanced online gaming experience, in addition to super fast download and also upload speeds. Batelco 4G LTE is the perfect solution to satisfy the requirements of customers using bandwidth-intensive applications and will transform their digital lifestyles tremendously.

The new speed will be available to all new customers while Batelco existing 4G/LTE customers will be upgraded automatically.

To avail of the much-hyped 4G LTE service, a 4G LTE device with a new Sim card is required. Visit your nearest Batelco Shop today to subscribe or upgrade to Batelco 4G LTE packages for postpaid and prepaid. A range of 4G LTE packages, plans and devices that support the150 Mbps speed such as 4G LTE Onet, 4G LTE MiFi, 4G LTE Home router and the latest Smartphones.