Batelco Expands Mobile Network in Bahrain in Collaboration with Ericsson

January 29, 2025

Manama, Bahrain: Batelco, part of the Beyon Group and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) have announced the expansion of Batelco’s mobile broadband network with a focus on enhancing 5G and 4G capabilities by strengthening network coverage and capacity across Bahrain. This expansion highlights the commitment of both companies to providing advanced digital services to consumers and enterprises, ensuring a boosted connectivity user experience.

As part of this expansion, Batelco has deployed Ericsson’s latest radio access network (RAN) products and modernized its Ericsson Core, incorporating capacity expansions to meet the growth in both voice and data traffic.
By integrating Ericsson’s innovative and energy-efficient solutions Batelco can reduce the overall space required and load on its towers with up to 20 percent energy savings, while enhancing overall network performance.
Batelco has also modernized its Ericsson Mediation platform to the latest cloud-native technology, which is designed to improve operational efficiency and meet the increasing data demands of consumers. The enhanced mediation capabilities support various applications, including Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G Standalone use cases, providing the flexibility and scalability needed for reliable and future-ready network services.
Batelco Chief Technology Officer Rashed Mohamed said: “This network expansion is a testament to our dedication to delivering cutting-edge digital services and the best possible user experiences to our customers. Our ongoing collaboration with Ericsson strengthens our network coverage and capacity across the Kingdom and empowers us to meet the growing connectivity demands in Bahrain seamlessly.”
Nicolas Blixell, Vice President and Head of Gulf Council Countries at Ericsson Middle East and Africa, says: “The latest network expansion with Batelco represents another successful milestone in our partnership. By leveraging our cutting-edge technology, we are facilitating a strengthened digital infrastructure in Bahrain and an enhanced connectivity experience for Batelco’s consumer and enterprise customers.”
This expansion reflects the long-standing partnership between Batelco and Ericsson, demonstrating their joint commitment to introducing the latest telecommunications technologies in Bahrain. By prioritizing advanced digital services, both companies aim to deliver exceptional connectivity solutions that meet the evolving needs of consumers and enterprises in the Kingdom.