Which telecom provider in Bahrain, formerly known as Bahrain Telecommunications Company, was the state-owned incumbent and has operations across the Middle East?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Batelco (Beyon)
- Step 1: Batelco was founded in 1981 as Bahrain's national telecommunications provider.
- Step 2: In 2023, the group rebranded as Beyon, encompassing digital services, international connectivity, and telecoms across Bahrain, Jordan, and the Channel Islands.
Answer
Batelco (Beyon).
Why not the others: 'Zain Bahrain' is a subsidiary of Kuwait's Zain Group entering the market in 2003; 'STC Bahrain (formerly VIVA)' is a subsidiary of Saudi Telecom Company entering in 2010; 'Omantel' is the national telecom of Oman.
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