Batelco recently announced that it has chosen Aptilo Networks to provide
carrier Wi-Fi for Bahrain Wi-Fi, a national network that promises to
change the communication services landscape throughout the Kingdom of Bahrain.
“Batelco’s effort to cover Bahrain with Wi-Fi
demonstrates the company’s commitment in developing relevant Smart City
solutions which help to maintain Bahrain’s leading position on the
international market,” Batelco Bahrain CEO Muna AlHashemi said.
Batelco will use the Aptilo Service Management Program (SMP)
to deliver the service. Nationwide Wi-Fi rollout began in important, highly
trafficked areas such as the Bahrain International Circuit, Seef Mall Muharraq
and the Juffair Restaurant area. Batelco will add additional locations as quickly as possible in 2016.
“Offering carrier Wi-Fi services is an important step
in making Bahrain one of the leading technology hubs of the region,” Christian
Jonsson, director of sales for Africa and the Middle East, Aptilo Networks, said.
“Batelco is on the forefront in delivering best-in-class technology and
services.”
Bahrain Wi-Fi will be available to all who have a
Wi-Fi-enabled device. Consumers will see a landing page where they will be
directed to payment options for continued used of the service.
