In line with the Economic Vision 2030, the Kingdom of Bahrain aims at becoming a "Smart Kingdom" and transforming the country to be a leading business and Information & Communication Technology (ICT) hub for internet content & application in the region.
Access to high-speed internet is available through fixed and wireless broadband lines that are accessible by all population and with conveniently affordable prices. The fixed broadband prices in Bahrain are lowest in the region.
Bahrain is the first Arab Gulf country to have a fully liberalized telecommunication market. Therefore, there are many telecom service providers in the Kingdom today, and the consumer in Bahrain has the option to choose an operator and has full freedom to switch between providers while keeping the exiting mobile number.
Everyone in Bahrain has access to mobile with subscription rate of 118% of the total population. Estimated internet users in Bahrain is 99% of total population, which is ranked 3rd globally. No. of mobile subscriptions reached 2.09 million lines, and fixed lines reached 225,797 lines and 2.16 million internet subscription.
Free of Charge Internet access via Wi-Fi networks is available in most of public areas in Bahrain at tourist attractions areas, hotels, public malls, and public facilities.
The Kingdom of Bahrain remains one of the most well-connected places globally. Not only does 5G technology enable better mobile broadband for consumers, it also supports industrial applications. The Kingdom of Bahrain has already achieved 100% 5G commercial network coverage. This accomplishment is an important milestone towards enhancing readiness for next generation ICT services such as the Internet of Things, and other emerging technologies.
The nationwide 5G coverage reflects the government of Bahrain efforts and vision to build a robust and widely accessible digital infrastructure in support of the growing digital economy in the Kingdom.
As part of Bahrain’s ongoing digital transformation, satellite internet is helping extend fast and reliable connectivity to areas where traditional broadband may be limited. This technology ensures that individuals and institutions across the Kingdom stay connected, regardless of location.
By transmitting data between satellites and ground receivers, satellite internet supports vital services like telecommunications, education, emergency response, and remote work. It also plays a role in powering smart city solutions and digital inclusion efforts.
Under the National Telecommunications Plan, and with support from the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), Bahrain is integrating satellite internet as a complement to fiber and mobile networks—boosting resilience and coverage nationwide. These alternatives also aim to enable alternative options to foster competition in delivering Internet services to end users and facilitate access to the latest technologies.
Benefits include wide-area access, rapid deployment, reliable backup for businesses and government systems, and support for online services in remote areas. The Kingdom is also exploring new solutions such as Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites that offer minimal latency to further enhance speed and performance.
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Content Last Updated: 14 Apr, 2025
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