Zain Bahrain recently announced that it has enhanced both its 4G and 5G network experiences with superior speeds and coverage by sunsetting its 3G network. With this Zain Bahrain has become the first telecom company in the Middle East and North Africa to successfully improve the network experience by discontinuing its 3G network.
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First in the Region to off 3G
Zain said this milestone transition is part of its broader network upgrades, achieved through the utilisation of the latest technologies and the repurposing of spectrum to enhance the efficiency of 4G and 5G standards. This move positions Zain Bahrain as the first operator in the Middle East and North Africa to make such a strategic shift.
Webinar Participation
Zain also announced its recent participation in a webinar titled "Lessons Learned from a Successful 3G Sunset," during which it shared its experience of delivering more advanced network services by successfully repurposing its 3G spectrum. The discussion revolved around six key strategies from their 3G transition journey.
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Zain Bahrain stated, "Our customers are now benefiting from enhanced 4G and 5G coverage and faster data speeds. Re-purposing our 3G spectrum delivered upgrades to both 4G and 5G upgrades, empowering us to offer more innovative services and a better connectivity experience to our customers. We are grateful to our partner Ookla for their support during this journey."
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Maintains 2G Network
While Zain Bahrain has significantly improved its 4G and 5G network experiences, the telecom company said it will maintain its 2G network to support legacy Internet of Things (IoT) devices and customers with older handsets.
