Captain Over
I have been using Batelco's Speednet service (ADSL 256k) for over a year now and have had very few real problems.
The letter below appeared in todays Gulf Daily News and I totally agree with the sentiments.
Well done Batelco!
GUESS what? Bahrain is a small island with a small population! Getting phone and Internet connectivity here is expensive! As an IT professional I can attest to this. I don't understand why people cannot understand this. Batleco's head of corporate affairs Mr Harry James has been very understanding and clear in answering readers questions.
In the four years I have lived here I have seen Batelco constantly slash its long distance rates and improve its Internet service. They have offered home ADSL service at very reasonable (for this tiny market) rate.
Look at the facts: a 256K ADSL connection here cost $106 (BD40) a month. The same rate in the states costs between $50-$70. The states has 288 million people, Bahrain around 650,000! I think this is a pretty good deal for Bahrain residents.
Yes, competition might help but remember every company operating here still has to pay for its data to leave the island.
I don't work for Batelco and I am not Bahraini but please lay off Mr James and Batelco they really are doing an excellent job!
James Smythe