Batelco - Bahrain

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Batelco (Bahrain) uses 1 GSM band, 1 UMTS band, 1 LTE band, and 1 5G NR band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Batelco (Bahrain). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.batelco.com/

Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates

Batelco Bahrain offers a comprehensive mobile network service that includes various plans and features to cater to different user needs. Here are some key points about their mobile network:

Postpaid Monthly Mobile Broadband Plans

  • Threshold (4G) Plans: These plans offer different data thresholds, including 200 GB, 300 GB, 500 GB, and 250 GB, with additional data options like 50 GB extra or unlimited data for three months. The plans also include a 4G MiFi device and a contract duration of 12 months.
  • Threshold (5G) Plans: These plans provide higher data thresholds, including 1.5 TB and 2.5 TB, with additional features like unlimited data for three months. The plans include a 5G router and a contract duration of 12 months.

Postpaid Mobile Broadband Vouchers

  • Data Vouchers: Users can purchase data vouchers via SMS to add data to their plans. Options include 100 GB, 250 GB, 500 GB, and 1 TB of data.
  • Netflix Streaming: A specific voucher for unlimited Netflix streaming is available.

Prepaid Monthly Mobile Broadband Starter Packs

  • Data 4G LTE: A prepaid starter pack offering 100 GB of data, with activation and deactivation options via SMS or USSD.

Prepaid Mobile Broadband Data Addons

  • Validity-Based Addons: Users can purchase addons with different validity periods, including 3 days and 30 days, with varying data thresholds.

2G Network Phasing Out

  • The 2G network will be phased out by November 30, 2021, and users are advised to upgrade their devices and SIM cards to 3G, 4G, or 5G networks for better performance and future compatibility.

Network Performance

  • Batelco's mobile network has been recognized for its performance in various reports. For example, in the Opensignal report for November 2022, Batelco was noted for its strong performance in gaming and video experiences, particularly on 5G networks.

Overall, Batelco Bahrain offers a robust and evolving mobile network service that supports both postpaid and prepaid users, with a focus on high-speed data and advanced technologies like 5G.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Batelco Bahrain uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. The E-GSM band ranges from 880 MHz to 960 MHz, with the uplink frequency range from 880 MHz to 915 MHz and the downlink range from 925 MHz to 960 MHz. This band is primarily used in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Batelco Bahrain uses the UMTS frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). This band is used for UMTS services.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

Batelco Bahrain uses the LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) frequency band. It was deployed in February 2013, when Batelco launched its 4G LTE service in Bahrain, introducing services on this frequency band.

5G NR

Name Interface Description
N78 (3500 MHz) 5G NR

Batelco Bahrain uses the 5G NR frequency band N78 (3500 MHz). This frequency band was added to Batelco Bahrain's network on August 5, 2024.

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