Bahrain airport first in Mideast to operate with eLTE technology – ZAWYA

  • Date: 12-Feb-2020
  • Source: Zawya
  • Sector:Technology
  • Country:Bahrain
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Bahrain airport first in Mideast to operate with eLTE technology – ZAWYA

MANAMA: Bahrain International Airport ( BIA )'s new passenger terminal building will become the first airport in the Middle East to operate with Enterprise LTE (eLTE) technology as its mission critical system, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) has announced.. The new eLTE system provided by Batelco will improve BIA's emergency management services and operations at the new terminal and the airport at large, while affording several benefits such as last-mile data connectivity, fast emergency CCTV deployment and HD voice and video dispatching capabilities over smart handheld devices.. In line with the agreement, Batelco will also provide high-speed connectivity that enables the use of voice, data and Wi-Fi services at the airport.. "We are delighted to be working with Bahrain Airport Company to provide eLTE for the new passenger terminal building, and in doing so, achieving another first for Bahrain in the region," Mr Mounir said.. We are also very pleased to enhance the travel experience of passengers by delivering high-speed connectivity for voice and data..