Batelco, in line with its dedication to offer world class communications and enable the Kingdom of Bahrain's future vision, released Bahrain WiFi at a special event held at the Bahrain International Circuit under the patronage of the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications H.E. Eng. Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed and in the existence of the Chairman Shaikh Hamad bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, were present on the occasion.

"This service will unquestionably raise communication standards in Bahrain to be on par with the ranks of smart and advanced international places that supply first class services to residents and tourists. The Kingdom of Bahrain has been and continues to be a leader and leader in all service areas and Batelco is really proud to play its part," said Batelco Bahrain CEO Eng. Muna Al Hashemi.

The launch of Bahrain-WiFi integrated with the rollout of Batelco's Superfast fiber network provides the most advanced digital platform for consumers and business in Bahrain. Batelco continues to invest in the relevant platforms to elevate communication standards as part of its drive to end up being the leading integrator of digital solutions in Bahrain and in doing so ensure seamless interactions options for its customers and in the case of Bahrain WiFi by Batelco, catering to the requirement of all residents and visitors to the Island.

The Nationwide WiFi rollout, which will make Bahrain as one home with internet access, has actually begun with a number of Hotspots consisting of The Bahrain International Circuit, Seef Mall Muharraq and the Juffair Restaurant area ready to go as part of this significant initiative. Over 50 places, dealing with all areas of Bahrain are presently WiFi prepared or in process, and will be launched during 2016.

In the very first significant step for the job, Batelco supplied WiFi throughout the Bahrain International Circuit for the 2016 Formula One weekend, making it the first global circuit to provide free public WiFi. Over the course of the three day event, around 70,000 visitors linked to the Bahrain WiFi network which provided complete coverage throughout the circuit with the public generating over one terabyte of WiFi traffic.

"Supporting Bahrain's vision to be a leading local communications center and aiding with bring in businesses and traveler to the Kingdom is high on Batelco's program. The provisioning of WiFi throughout the Bahrain International Circuit for the 2016 Formula One weekend was just the primary step, and we were delighted with its success. We anticipate extending the service to lots of other essential locations in the near future," Mrs. Al Hashemi stated.

"Batelco's effort to cover Bahrain with WiFi shows the Company's dedication in developing pertinent Smart City solutions which help to maintain Bahrain's leading position on the global market. Furthermore this effort reiterates the alignment of Batelco's objectives to those of the Kingdom of Bahrain and stresses its support for the local digitisation drive," she added.

Batelco's the majority of amazing innovation yet, Bahrain WiFi, will be offered to all, offering a most convenient service to Bahrain's population and visitors. Any WiFi allowed devices will have the ability to connect to the Bahrain WiFi Landing page and take advantage of a limited everyday complimentary allotment, following which they will be directed to the Bahrain WiFi website with easy payment choices to continue utilizing the service. Batelco's mobile clients will be instantly linked to the service whenever they go into one of the WiFi Hotspots.

Batelco has constantly ingrained development as central to its strategy and considering that the Company's creation has been linking people and places via the most approximately date telecoms services, to update their world and provide a first class client experience.