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Research and Markets: Bahrain - Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband and ForecastsJul 30, 2012 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/g4jzph/bahrain_telecoms) has announced the addition of the "Bahrain - Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband and Forecasts" report to their offering. Possessing one of the smallest markets in the Middle East, Bahrain's telecoms market is arguably one the most developed. Early to liberalise its market, it is one of the most open in the region, underpinned by a relatively well-developed regulatory environment. To further promote fair competition an active regulator has implemented a number of decisions to improve network access and interconnection to the incumbent's network. In contrast to other countries with high mobile penetration, the number of fixed lines in Bahrain is increasing due to infrastructure based competition by WiMAX operators, which make up approximately a quarter of total fixed lines. Like most of its counterparts in the Gulf region, incumbent operator Batelco has expanded internationally in search of new growth opportunities. Bahrain boasts high Internet penetration levels due to strong infrastructure-based competition; ADSL was once the dominant means of broadband access prior to widespread adoption of WiMAX and mobile broadband, but now accounts for only one in five broadband subscriptions. This figure is expected to fall further as mobile broadband penetration continues to grow. Three network operators compete in the mobile market, which is made up predominantly of prepaid users. Subscriber numbers continue to show strong growth despite a highly-penetrated market, indicating multiple SIM card ownership. Bahrain was one of the first to introduce LTE in the Middle East, with all three operators utilising HSPA or LTE networks to underpin future revenue growth through take up of mobile, content and application services. This report provides a comprehensive overview of trends and developments in Jordan's telecommunications market. The report analyses the mobile, Internet, broadband, digital TV and converging media sectors. Subjects include: - Market and industry analyses, trends and developments; - Facts, figures and statistics; - Industry and regulatory issues; - Infrastructure; - Major players, revenues, subscribers, ARPU - Internet, IPTV; - Mobile voice and data markets; - Broadband (FttH, DSL, cable TV, wireless); - Convergence and digital media; - Broadband subscriber forecasts to 2020. Companies Mentioned - 2Connect - Bahrain Broadband - Batelco - Kalaam Telecom - Lightspeed Communications - Mena Telecom - Noorsat - Viva Bahrain - Zain Bahrain For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/g4jzph/bahrain_telecoms CONTACT: Research and Markets, Laura Wood, Senior Manager. [email protected] Fax from USA: 646-607-1907 Fax from rest of the world: +353-1-481-1716 Sector: Telecommunications and Networks (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/categories.asp cat_id=20&campaign_id=g4jzph) ((M2 Communications disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected]. |