Bahrain-based Batelco, a leading telecom group, has entered into a partnership agreement with Turk Telekom, which will allow the two organisations to access each other’s networks enabling them to extend their reach into newer markets.

Turk Telekom International is a leading telecommunication operator in Central and Eastern Europe, Turkey, Caucasus, the Middle East and Asia, providing a full range of Internet and data infrastructure, data center and wholesale voice services and solutions.

Global data connectivity has become a necessity for businesses as operations are increasingly digitised and data intensive. Accordingly, the availability of a resilient and reliable data connection can be considered as a crucial element required by these businesses.

Batelco chief global business officer Adel Al-Daylami and Turk Telekom International CEO Cengiz Oztelcan signed the agreement in the presence of officials from both organisations recently.

The partnership will further reinforce Batelco’s positioning, especially in the Middle Eastern and Eurasian regions, and will allow customers and carriers more access and reliability. Similarly, Turk Telekom International will be able to utilise Batelco’s presence to reach its customers in more locations.

“We are continuing with our expansion plans at a very rapid pace,” said Al-Daylami. “We are looking forward to the partnership with Turk Telekom International and are sure it will open new avenues of cooperation for both our organisations allowing us to provide services at outstanding value.

“Additionally, this partnership is likely to strengthen the Bahraini market as partnerships with well-established operators like Turk Telekom International help Batelco in being a driving force to capture investment opportunities for the Kingdom of Bahrain,” he added.

Oztelcan said: “The new partnership is another milestone in Turk Telekom International‘s history and it further boosts TTI’s geographical expansion into new markets.”

“It is our pleasure to partner with a leading company like Batelco which has been scoring tremendous successes in the area of reliable and sustainable connectivity. This partnership will allow both of us to provide world class connectivity through the joint networks,” Oztelcan added. – TradeArabia News Service