Broadband Subscriptions in Bahrain Increased by 19% to Reach 2.3 Million in Q3 2016 | TRA in Bahrain
Consumer Behavior | Bahrain
Internet users in Bahrain estimated with 93% of all inhabitants there, based on the 2015 study. At the end of Q3 2016, there were nearly 2.3 million broadband subscriptions compared to 1.94 million at the end of the previous year 2015 (19% growth), representing a broadband penetration of 164%.
There were also about 2.8 million mobile subscribers in Bahrain at the end of Q3 2016, which increased by 12% compared to Q3 2015 and mobile penetration reached 200%.
Graph Shows the Top ICT Indicators in Bahrain.
TRA
Established in 2002, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is a Bahrain governmental institution of the Kingdom of Bahrain was established by Legislative Decree No. 48 of 2002 promulgating the Telecommunications Law.Since founding, TRA has focused on liberalizing and developing the telecoms sector by promoting an effective and fair competition between established operators and new entrants while protecting the interest of consumers. TRA main goal is to develop a roadmap of measures to promote Bahrain as a regional business and ICT hub, under the NTP4 umbrella.
