After a series of investments in undersea cables, Bahrain’s leading telecommunications operator Batelco, which now boasts a single seamless network of over 1,400 km connecting the Gulf region with the Middle East and the rest of the world, is a wavelength service provider. Announced the start of Bwave. It will deliver high-speed connectivity with 400G capacity and expand its current service proposition by four times.
In May 2023, Batelco’s parent company Bjorn announced it would invest more than $250 million in digital infrastructure to accelerate Bahrain’s digital transformation and support the growth of the country’s digital economy. Batelco is also investing in Al Khaleej, a regional submarine cable that runs from Bahrain to other countries in the region, including Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. The wholly-owned submarine cable is designed to enhance regional data exchange, diversify routes and strengthen the region’s international connectivity.
Bwave is designed to meet the needs of exponentially increasing data demand, and to enable this, Batelco is collaborating with technology provider Ciena to enhance the solution’s capabilities and help wholesale providers, Internet Deliver high-speed connectivity and high capacity to customers, including service providers. , hyperscalers, enterprises, data center operators, enterprises, content providers.
Batelco has successfully increased its data capacity by 400% through investments in new technology, and the expansion will significantly increase bandwidth, providing users with faster speeds, smoother streaming, improved productivity and overall They said they can now enjoy an improved online experience. The carrier said customers could benefit from multi-terabit connectivity at cost-effective pricing.
“We are pleased to be at Capacity Europe to announce our newest service, Bwave, which runs on Batelco’s Gulf network, BGN. “By expanding our capabilities in BGN and leveraging our strong partnership with Ciena, we have become the first provider in Bahrain to offer 400G capacity in our Bwave services.” said Hani Askar, Head of Business.
“Batelco is committed to staying at the forefront of technological advancements and meeting the evolving needs of our customers. This move will enhance connectivity, provide a best-in-class customer experience, and empower individuals and businesses. It reflects the company’s strategic plan to empower people and help them thrive in an increasingly connected world.
“This announcement builds on recent investments in the region’s Sea-Me-We-6 and Al Khaleej submarine cables, and the advanced Beyond Data Oasis data centre, which will accelerate Bahrain’s digital transformation and the country’s It will help foster the growth of the digital economy.”