Batelco has signed an agreement with the Capital Municipal Council to deploy the communications technologies in Bahrain, starting with the rollout of WiFi hotspots in key locations. Under the agreement, Batelco will install WiFi hotspots in a number of locations throughout the Capital Governorate to serve the public. This will include Al Fateh Corniche, National Museum, National Theatre, Bab Al Bahrain, Manama Suq and Adliya Block 338 with additional locations to be planned in the future.

The WiFi service will be available to the public free of charge for a limited duration each day in the most popular locations.