Bahrain

17 May 2013 Viva’s interconnection rates regulated
14 May 2013 Batelco’s profits fall 17% in Q1
23 Apr 2013 Viva 4G launch is imminent
22 Apr 2013 Zain Bahrain launches 4G network
15 Apr 2013 Zain Bahrain IPO by end-December, confirms TRA
15 Apr 2013 Batelco offers 100Mbps home fibre broadband
11 Apr 2013 2Connect attempts to sue TRA over LTE auction exclusion
9 Apr 2013 Zain Bahrain must carry out belated 15% IPO
8 Apr 2013 RCOM to sell 80% stake in submarine unit
4 Apr 2013 Batelco completes purchase of CWC’s Monaco & Islands division
27 Mar 2013 TRA appeals against 4G court ruling
26 Mar 2013 Batelco confirms Ericsson sole LTE vendor, revs up 4G for Grand Prix
22 Mar 2013 Bahrain 4G auction suspended in wake of Menatelecom court action
21 Mar 2013 Menatelecom enters court over 4G exclusion
21 Mar 2013 Iran, GCC states agree multi-band mobile spillover pact
18 Mar 2013 Menatelecom not allowed to bid in 4G auction
15 Mar 2013 Batelco in talks to acquire a stake in Globalcom
15 Mar 2013 21 March new deadline for multi-band auction documentation
14 Mar 2013 TRA to revise spectrum auction timetable
12 Mar 2013 Batelco pleased with regulatory leeway on international wholesale services
1 Mar 2013 Batelco signs three-year network services support agreement with Ericsson
28 Feb 2013 Batelco launches commercial LTE-1800 services
25 Feb 2013 Bahrain confirms no new entrants in 4G auction
19 Feb 2013 Batelco, Ericsson seek expanded partnership
29 Jan 2013 TRA issues 2600MHz, 2100MHz, 1800MHz, 900MHz invitation
24 Jan 2013 Batelco denies India rumours
23 Jan 2013 Batelco’s overseas revenues reach 41% of total
22 Jan 2013 Menatelecom schedules TD-LTE launch in June/July
16 Jan 2013 Zain bundles OSN’s pay-TV channels
15 Jan 2013 Batelco shareholders approve Monaco & Islands acquisition from CWC
14 Jan 2013 4G tender deadlines approaching
7 Jan 2013 Menatelecom signs LTE MoU with Huawei
6 Dec 2012 Menatelecom investing in nationwide LTE rollout
20 Nov 2012 TRA speeds up release of 2.5GHz-2.6GHz bands
1 Nov 2012 Batelco gets reduced penalty for restricting international cable access
24 Oct 2012 Batelco reports 9M results; revenues down 7%
24 Sep 2012 Batelco slashes business broadband/IP rates
18 Sep 2012 Batelco and CWC discussing GBP614m sale of Monaco & Islands business
10 Sep 2012 Consultancy appointed for 4G auction
3 Sep 2012 Batelco introduces SaaS cloud service
31 Aug 2012 TRA allocates SMP to Viva in mobile interconnection market
30 Jul 2012 Batelco’s net profit, EBITDA, revenues fall
12 Jul 2012 Three-year telecoms plan approved
3 Jul 2012 Newcomer Greenisis selects 3Roam for IP backhaul
25 Jun 2012 Batelco launches 42Mbps upgrade, unlimited mobile broadband packages
19 Jun 2012 Batelco’s wholesale charges brought down
6 Jun 2012 GBI connects with Batelco
15 May 2012 Batelco scraps tower lease plan in favour of infrastructure sharing
15 May 2012 TRA reduces raft of Batelco’s wholesale charges
27 Apr 2012 Batelco’s profits shrink 8%
10 Apr 2012 Batelco eyes acquisitions to offset domestic declines
28 Mar 2012 TRA clarifies LTE plan, government yet to decide on new foreign entrants
22 Mar 2012 TRA announces 2600MHz, other spectrum auctions
2 Mar 2012 TRA invites expressions of interest in unallocated 1900MHz-2170MHz
1 Mar 2012 Zain Bahrain deploys ip.access femtocell
20 Feb 2012 GBI cable ready for service
10 Feb 2012 Batelco launches pre-paid 'broadband for all'
8 Feb 2012 Batelco ‘reviews sustainability’ of Indian unit following licence cancellations
31 Jan 2012 Verizon extends ‘Private IP’ service to Africa, Middle East
24 Jan 2012 Batelco’s group subscribers up 20% annually
23 Jan 2012 Batelco and Ericsson demonstrate LTE HD video services
16 Jan 2012 Batelco users go faster upstream
11 Jan 2012 Viva full LTE launch by April
3 Jan 2012 Viva Bahrain launches LTE for complex users; Batelco’s 4G trial successful
8 Dec 2011 Regulator revises Batelco's wholesale rates
5 Dec 2011 Batelco looks at selling towers to raise over USD200m acquisition capital
21 Nov 2011 Viva Bahrain completes nationwide DC-HSPA+ rollout
27 Oct 2011 Batelco’s revenues fall 4%
11 Oct 2011 Fixed line portability now available
26 Sep 2011 Mena Telecom awards Huawei managed services deal
19 Sep 2011 Batelco launches IPTV in new development areas
22 Jul 2011 Bahrain fixed number portability commences October
21 Jul 2011 Batelco’s first-half profits fall 17%
21 Jun 2011 MNP to begin on 17 July
24 May 2011 Viva Bahrain launches DC-HSPA+ network
6 May 2011 Batelco issued with final order to launch LLU this month
21 Apr 2011 Batelco's 1Q results down due to domestic difficulties
13 Apr 2011 2Connect wins reprieve
12 Apr 2011 Zain Bahrain upgrades WiMAX network
4 Apr 2011 2Connect’s CEO, customers angry at disconnection
24 Mar 2011 Interest solicited for GSM-1800 spectrum, to be used for future 4G
22 Mar 2011 2Connect disconnected by regulator? Company claims still plugged in
27 Jan 2011 Batelco’s Bahrain pain explains no-gain
24 Jan 2011 Mena says hello again Moto
13 Dec 2010 Batelco signs group-wide 2G/3G wireless equipment contract with ZTE
25 Nov 2010 Mena Telecom signs up 56,000 WiMAX subscribers
2 Nov 2010 MNP set for introduction by May 2011, fixed two months later
21 Oct 2010 Batelco’s 3Q net profit drops 24%; group’s mobile users more than doubled
3 Sep 2010 Last chance for Bahrain’s shyest SIM owners to reveal themselves
1 Sep 2010 400,000 unregistered mobile SIMs cut off, report says
17 Aug 2010 Unclaimed SIMs face disconnection next month
22 Jul 2010 Batelco’s profit falls 20% on tough competition and STel start-up costs
7 Jul 2010 Utility’s fibre to be used for national broadband network
5 Jul 2010 Batelco chief says market has reached saturation point
16 Jun 2010 Mena Telecom expands WiMAX network with Motorola
14 Jun 2010 Batelco and Ericsson sign 'LTE-readiness' contract
26 May 2010 Viva Bahrain launches BlackBerry
24 May 2010 Viva Bahrain launches mobile TV
6 May 2010 Batelco to expand HSPA+ network capabilities
22 Apr 2010 Batelco’s first-quarter net income drops 7% y-o-y
1 Apr 2010 Zain Bahrain demonstrates voice over LTE
10 Mar 2010 Viva offers free HSPA+ internet until June
8 Mar 2010 Batelco agrees to build landing station for GBI Cable System
4 Mar 2010 Viva Bahrain launches commercial services
4 Mar 2010 Batelco launching 21Mbps HSPA+
1 Feb 2010 Mena Telecom introduces pre-paid WiMAX option
29 Jan 2010 Batelco’s annual sales up 8%, profit climbs 1%
25 Jan 2010 Saudi Telecom names Bahraini venture ‘Viva’; still no launch date
16 Dec 2009 Batelco raises DSL speeds to 16Mbps
14 Dec 2009 Mena reaches 33,000 WiMAX users
11 Dec 2009 Whole rainbow of spectrum to be released by TRA
26 Nov 2009 Batelco fined for FALCON obstruction
9 Nov 2009 Batelco to hang up on dial-up in January 2010
3 Nov 2009 Mena Telecom takes WiMAX to new areas, boosts speeds to 15Mbps
29 Oct 2009 Batelco 9M net profit up 1.5%
13 Oct 2009 LLU testing going ahead with four operators
12 Oct 2009 Batelco launches Middle East VoIP IDD service
6 Oct 2009 NSN implements software upgrades for Zain Bahrain’s pathway to LTE
15 Sep 2009 Batelco fined by TRA
2 Sep 2009 Batelco launches discounted 10Mbps ADSL for businesses, schools
26 Aug 2009 STC Bahrain launch expected by end of year
12 Aug 2009 Zain Bahrain joins fast lane
23 Jul 2009 Batelco’s 1H revenues up 7.9%
14 Jul 2009 Number portability by year-end
1 Jul 2009 Lightspeed quick to take advantage of faster DSL
16 Jun 2009 Batelco finally takes its cap off
3 Jun 2009 Bahraini telecoms services sales reach USD800m
28 May 2009 Batelco ups HSDPA limit to 14.4Mbps
18 May 2009 Mena Telecom says WiMAX ‘a big success’, but how big?
24 Apr 2009 Profits fall 4% at Batelco
30 Mar 2009 Local loop unbundling this year for Bahrain
11 Mar 2009 Batelco plotting African acquisition
17 Feb 2009 TRA relaunches GSM-1800 'guard band' frequency licence auction
6 Feb 2009 Pre-paid users given last chance to register
4 Feb 2009 BT and 2Connect form alliance
2 Feb 2009 Qtel to delist from Bahrain exchange, considers further share sale
23 Jan 2009 STC wins Bahrain’s third mobile licence
22 Jan 2009 Batelco’s profits up 2.7% on 10.1% sales increase
16 Jan 2009 Batelco completes NGN
13 Jan 2009 STC sole bidder for third mobile licence
9 Jan 2009 Mobily and 2Connect team up for Bahrain’s third mobile licence
26 Nov 2008 Mobile auction put back to next year
24 Nov 2008 Mena Telecom launches nationwide WiMAX network
5 Nov 2008 Mobile auction delayed; newspaper points to Batelco ownership negotiations
24 Oct 2008 TRA offers additional GSM-1800 spectrum
23 Oct 2008 Batelco profit up 32%
9 Oct 2008 Batelco launches new VoIP IDD service
30 Sep 2008 Tata and Batelco link up
25 Sep 2008 Batelco lets customers answer for free
18 Sep 2008 Mena Telecom WiMAX launch: ‘soon’ upgraded to ‘very soon’
17 Sep 2008 Bahrain publishes mobile tender documents
21 Aug 2008 LLU in Bahrain
31 Jul 2008 Horne blows telecoms trumpet
25 Jul 2008 Batelco’s profits down 15.1%
24 Jul 2008 US consultant appointed for third mobile licence auction
2 Jul 2008 Wholesale price drops expected to benefit end-users, says regulator
23 Jun 2008 Mena opens WiMAX hub
18 Jun 2008 TRA extends deadline for choosing mobile licensing advisor
6 Jun 2008 TRA releases final statement
22 May 2008 USD4 billion burning a hole in Batelco’s pocket
22 May 2008 TRA consults on third mobile licence
21 May 2008 Government to reduce Batelco stake
24 Apr 2008 Batelco tops 700,000 domestic mobile users, 3.3m group-wide
14 Apr 2008 Batelco’s NGN is on target
4 Apr 2008 Bahrain to license third cellco this year?
1 Apr 2008 Batelco not happy despite reduced punishment
6 Mar 2008 Batelco in hot water over premature advertising
29 Feb 2008 Horne blows trumpet on new mobile licence, number portability
25 Feb 2008 State to give up majority of shares in Batelco over three years
4 Feb 2008 Cabinet approves new telecoms plan
1 Feb 2008 Batelco annual revenues, profits up 25%, 13.6%
28 Jan 2008 Batelco signs up 38,000 3.5G users in first month
9 Jan 2008 Kingdom to decide if three’s a crowd next month
4 Jan 2008 Batelco launches O-net Mobile Broadband
13 Dec 2007 Batelco to launch 3G on 16 December
8 Nov 2007 New Bahraini telco launched by Saudi group
25 Oct 2007 Batelco profit up 10.7%, flat in domestic market
19 Oct 2007 Batelco gears up for final phase of NGN rollout
10 Oct 2007 Correction: no third cellco for Bahrain this year
8 Oct 2007 Batelco invests USD13.5m in 3.5G launch
5 Oct 2007 Kingdom to crown third mobile licensee?
1 Oct 2007 Wireless Kingdom: Zain Bahrain begins WiMAX reign
27 Sep 2007 Mena man moots mobile moves
17 Sep 2007 Mena’s WiMAX network ready by January
11 Sep 2007 Zain Bahrain’s WiMAX network ready for launch at end of month
29 Aug 2007 TRA publishes review, proposes mobile tariff deregulation
29 Aug 2007 2Connect to connect the nation
28 Aug 2007 MTC to move base to Bahrain
20 Aug 2007 Bahrain reviews number portability
25 Jul 2007 Batelco announces regional investments; warns of over-regulation
25 Jul 2007 Mena showcases WiMAX
18 Jul 2007 Batelco 2Q profit rises 13.6% to USD73m
28 Jun 2007 2Connect throws down gauntlet to Batelco
14 Jun 2007 Batelco to accept regulator’s wholesale pricing framework
13 Jun 2007 Batelco drops prices for business broadband clients
11 Jun 2007 MTC-Vodafone to launch WiMAX in September
30 May 2007 Mena Telecom nears WiMAX launch
23 May 2007 TRA issues competition warning to Batelco
23 May 2007 Batelco: ‘no comment’ on sale buzz
19 Apr 2007 Batelco reports strong start to 2007
17 Apr 2007 Jordan Telecom buys majority stake in Lightspeed
11 Apr 2007 MTC-Vodafone upgrades location-based applications
11 Apr 2007 Batelco secures USD485 million loan
12 Mar 2007 Three-year telecoms draft action plan released
24 Jan 2007 Batelco’s revenues up 11%, invests USD105 million in networks
23 Jan 2007 MTC-Vodafone launches VoIP calling card
22 Jan 2007 C&W completes Batelco stake sale
9 Jan 2007 MTC-Vodafone and Mena pay BHD10 million for fixed wireless licences
2 Jan 2007 Batelco slashes broadband prices
18 Dec 2006 Business as usual after WiMAX auction defeat, says Batelco
14 Dec 2006 Mena Telecom and MTC-Vodafone win fixed wireless concessions
7 Dec 2006 Cable & Wireless sells Batelco stake
4 Dec 2006 Eleven bids for fixed-wireless licences
1 Dec 2006 Kalaam extends global reach
28 Nov 2006 Batelco expands satellite IP services
23 Nov 2006 Etisalat and Batelco hatch corporate VPN plan
13 Nov 2006 Batelco to bid for new licence
6 Nov 2006 Ericsson to supply Batelco's HSDPA network in
31 Oct 2006 Jordan Telecom to buy half of Lightspeed
20 Oct 2006 Batelco’s nine-month profits up 8.3%
17 Oct 2006 Response to cheaper broadband exceeds Batelco’s expectations
11 Oct 2006 Batelco and Cisco forge new partnership
14 Sep 2006 Batelco gets clearance for budget DSL package
30 Aug 2006 Two fixed-wireless licences up for grabs
22 Aug 2006 Advisory groups to improve competitive environment
16 Aug 2006 Batelco reduces business internet rates, rolls out IP video calling
3 Aug 2006 MTC Bahrain deploys HSDPA nationwide
18 Jul 2006 Batelco aiming to make broadband affordable
13 Jul 2006 Batelco’s six-month profits up 11%
10 Jul 2006 TRA to use auctions for FWA licences
6 Jul 2006 Bahraini regulator consulting on new cellular licences
28 Jun 2006 Bahrain publishes spectrum policy, considers 3G licensing plan
19 Jun 2006 Batelco ordered to stop cheap offer
13 Jun 2006 Bahrain broadband gets cheaper
22 May 2006 MTC-Vodafone beats regional rivals to launch HSDPA
11 May 2006 Batelco upgrades broadband packages
9 May 2006 Bahraini international callers get new CPS option
8 May 2006 Batelco should be barred from fixed-wireless auction, says panel
3 May 2006 MTC-Vodafone Bahrain interconnects with newcomer Kalaam
24 Apr 2006 C&W looks for buyer for Batelco stake
18 Apr 2006 Batelco starts the year strong
28 Mar 2006 Batelco launches data centre
22 Mar 2006 Batelco upgrades UAE internet link
3 Mar 2006 MTC to upgrade to HSDPA in Bahrain
23 Feb 2006 C&W looks to exit Batelco
15 Feb 2006 First alternative telco to launch in second quarter
13 Feb 2006 MTC-Vodafone to expand capacity to 400,000
7 Feb 2006 Bahrain mulls new licensing plan
2 Feb 2006 Batelco contracts Ericsson for softswitch upgrade
31 Jan 2006 Batelco to offer cheaper broadband
25 Jan 2006 Batelco given two months to publish wholesale offer
24 Jan 2006 Batelco earmarks diverse investments on back of climbing profits
24 Jan 2006 MTC-Vodafone gives customers MORE
18 Jan 2006 Batelco rewards frequent foreign phoning
3 Jan 2006 Batelco selects Ericsson to expand, improve GSM network
22 Dec 2005 Batelco to halve ADSL rates for business users
28 Nov 2005 Batelco to launch second-based IDD billing
24 Nov 2005 Regulators invite comments on future spectrum policy
23 Nov 2005 Batelco to invest BHD40 million
25 Oct 2005 Batelco contracts Logica for SMS improvements
21 Sep 2005 BCN launches fixed line services
13 Sep 2005 Batelco, Bharti sign GPRS/MMS roaming agreement
17 Aug 2005 TRA to issue temporary Wi-Fi licences
15 Jul 2005 Batelco signs roaming agreements
20 Jun 2005 Batelco to launch triple play
7 Jun 2005 Batelco offers cheap calls to Saudi and Syria
16 May 2005 Batelco signs roaming agreement with Hutch
3 May 2005 TRA issues new regulation
25 Apr 2005 Batelco profits up 16%
11 Apr 2005 B-Online initiative launched for SMEs
24 Mar 2005 MTC-Vodafone launches 3G roaming
2 Mar 2005 Batelco signs roaming agreement in Jordan
23 Feb 2005 Mobile revenues grow to USD280 million in 2004
15 Feb 2005 Strong subscriber growth bolsters MTC profits
15 Feb 2005 TRA issues draft law to open up networks
19 Jan 2005 MTC Vodafone to provide Middle East’s first nationwide 3G services
13 Dec 2004 MTC-Vodafone set for 3G launch
8 Dec 2004 MTC-Vodafone upgrades with Cisco
3 Dec 2004 Batelco looks to Iran’s business market
29 Nov 2004 Batelco signs new roaming agreement
18 Oct 2004 Batelco reports rising profits for first nine months of 2004
18 Oct 2004 MTC-Vodafone to migrate users to 3G
29 Sep 2004 MTC-Vodafone selects Nokia for W-CDMA upgrade
28 Jul 2004 Batelco and FLAG sign infrastructure deal
27 Jul 2004 Batelco opts for Ericsson EDGE solution
9 Jul 2004 MTC-Vodafone introduces MMS roaming
28 Jun 2004 TRA to offer new fixed line licences
24 Jun 2004 Qwest to launch VoIP
18 Mar 2004 Regulator approves two licence bids
12 Jan 2004 Government outlines gradual liberalisation strategy
30 Oct 2003 MTC-Vodafone selects Nokia affiliate for network expansion
2 Sep 2003 Batelco keen for Iraqi licence
2 Sep 2003 Batelco keen for Iraqi licence
22 Jul 2003 MTC-Vodafone plans 3G launch in early 2004
19 Jun 2003 MTC-Vodafone invests in Bahrain launch
31 Mar 2003 Shortlist published for new mobile licensee