Internet connection has become a big part of our daily lives. We need it to work, communicate, and more. The good news is, half the world now is online!
And in the Middle East, Bahrain is one of the most Internet-connected countries. In fact, telecommunication companies here compete when it comes to offering the best Internet service. Selecting the best one is actually a bit of a challenge, since there’s quite a few to choose from.
Internet Providers in Bahrain
There are five internet providers in Bahrain, namely Batelco, Zain Bahrain, Viva, Menatelecom, and Kalaam Telecom (formerly Lightspeed).
Batelco is the leading digital solutions provider in Bahrain and they offer a variety of Superfast Fibre Packages that you can “double-up” for even faster connection. They even have the entire Kingdom hooked up with WiFi! So whether you’re a visitor or a resident in Bahrain, you can stay connected anytime, anywhere. Learn more here.
Zain Bahrain offers a personalized Internet experience with their 4G LTE personalized home broadband packages. The cool thing is, they have a promo where you can test-drive the broadband package of your choice, free of charge! Learn more here.
Viva offers lightning fast Internet connection with their 4G+ broadband plans that offer speeds up to 225 Mbps, bonus data with each plan, and a discounted device of your choice. Yes, please! Learn more here.
Menatelecom, powered by Viva Bahrain, also uses and offers 4G+ technology and promises unrivaled performance and better coverage. One thing to like about them is that they offer free downloads from 12am-12pm on most of their broadband plans. Learn more here.
Kalaam Telecom, formerly known as Lightspeed, offers HomeNet, which is a cost-effective home broadband service. Learn more about it here.
Bahrain takes Internet connection pretty seriously, and that is evident in the kinds of plans and packages each provider offers. And so, you can rest assured that whatever your Internet needs are, there is a provider that has you covered! Meanwhile, if it’s cellphone services that you need, check out our post about getting a mobile phone in Bahrain.