{"id":90296,"date":"2025-01-29T17:16:43","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T13:16:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techxmedia.com\/en\/?p=90296"},"modified":"2025-04-18T02:08:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T22:08:36","slug":"ericsson-batelco-expand-4g-5g-network-in-bahrain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techxmedia.com\/en\/ericsson-batelco-expand-4g-5g-network-in-bahrain\/","title":{"rendered":"Ericsson & Batelco Expand 4G, 5G Network in Bahrain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Batelco, a subsidiary of the Beyon Group, have announced the expansion of Batelco\u2019s mobile broadband network to enhance 4G and 5G capabilities across Bahrain. This initiative aims to strengthen network coverage and capacity, ensuring an improved connectivity experience for both consumers and enterprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the expansion, Batelco has deployed Ericsson\u2019s latest radio access network (RAN) technology, including Massive MIMO antennas, while upgrading its Core network infrastructure with the latest network function virtualization infrastructure (NFVI) release. These enhancements are designed to accommodate the growing demand for voice and data traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The integration of energy-efficient solutions such as dual-mode triple band radios and Interleaved AIR 3218 allows Batelco to optimize tower space usage and reduce energy consumption by up to 20%, all while boosting network performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, Batelco has modernized Ericsson Mediation to a cloud-native platform, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting emerging applications like IoT and 5G Standalone. The upgraded mediation system enables improved resource utilization and accelerates the development of data pipelines, ensuring faster time-to-market for innovative digital services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Commenting on the expansion, Rashed Mohamed, Chief Technology Officer at Batelco, stated:
“This network expansion underscores our commitment to delivering cutting-edge digital services and superior user experiences. Our collaboration with Ericsson strengthens our network infrastructure, empowering us to seamlessly meet Bahrain\u2019s growing connectivity demands.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nicolas Blixell, Vice President and Head of Gulf Council Countries at Ericsson Middle East and Africa, added:
“This milestone in our partnership with Batelco reinforces our dedication to advancing Bahrain\u2019s digital infrastructure. By deploying our state-of-the-art technology, we are enhancing connectivity experiences for both consumers and enterprises in the Kingdom.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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This expansion marks another step in the long-standing collaboration between Batelco and Ericsson, reaffirming their shared commitment to driving innovation in Bahrain\u2019s telecommunications sector. Through advanced digital services, both companies continue to deliver future-ready connectivity solutions that cater to the evolving needs of businesses and individuals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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