The initiative will also see Batelco support development programmes for new use cases that highlight the potential of 5G for consumers and enterprises
Bahrain will see accelerated development of next-generation 5G technologies and innovations as Batelco has partnered with Ericsson. The partnership, which is in line with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s digital economy vision, is part of Batelco’s efforts to enhance its network capabilities to achieve future goals for 5G technology.
The move will also see the telco support development programmes for new use cases that highlight the potential of 5G for consumers and enterprises. Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) will also be a key area of focus for Batelco and Ericsson as they enable extended coverage and longer battery lives for ultra-low complexity devices.
“As part of our continuous support for Bahrain’s 2030 Vision, Batelco always offers the latest and best-in-class technologies to its customers. “In addition to the strong coverage that 5G from Ericsson provides, this MoU aims to explore ways to implement 5G technologies and reap the advanced benefits for different industries in Bahrain, through providing examples of innovative use cases. By providing technical support to major industries in the Kingdom, we look forward to contributing to the further prosperity of these industries,” said Mikkel Vinter, Chief Executive Officer, Batelco.
Through this collaboration, Batelco will strengthen its enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) capabilities and meet the rapid growth in data traffic that comes with automation and emerging Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) applications in the country. It will also aid Batelco in offering immersive media and cloud gaming experiences.
The MoU is also set to lay the foundation for 5G millimetre wave (mmWave) introduction which, through its higher bandwidth, higher data rates and extended range capabilities, offers great potential for Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), gaming, and industrial applications.
