Batelco has selected Ericsson for 5G deployment in its home market of Bahrain. The deal includes Ericsson’s 5G New Radio (NR), mobile transport, and core. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Rafiah Ibrahim, Head of Market Area Middle East & Africa at Ericsson says: “Today, we are partnering with Batelco for a 5G commercial deployment in Bahrain. 5G promises to accelerate the digitization of industries, offering service providers with new opportunities and enabling them to launch the most advanced technologies while improving the end-user experience with higher data speeds and lower latency.”