Fixed broadband prices drop 47% in Bahrain
Prices of fixed broadband in Bahrain decreased significantly by up to 47% between 2019 and 2020, according to the 2020 Arab Telecommunications Retail Price Benchmarking Report published by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Bahrain.
This decrease is attributable to the TRA’s role in enhancing competition by working on a number of strategic projects, among the most significant is the Batelco separation, contributing to the creation of the National Broadband Network (BNET).
The report evaluates prices of telecommunications services in the Arab countries in comparison with the prices of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries. According to the findings of the report, fixed and mobile broadband prices in Bahrain are shown the lowest among GCC and Arab countries. With regard to mobile services, telecom operators in Bahrain offer competitive prices at the GCC and Arab levels, specifically in high-usage packages.
Source Credit: Trade Arabia
