Our Legacy & History

VIVA connected Bahrain

A Rich Heritage in Telecoms

VIVA connected Bahrain!

Our story started in 2010, but we didn’t use our current name until almost ten years later. Under the VIVA brand, we revolutionized the telecoms market in the country, and as stc Bahrain quickly became a market leader in business connectivity in GCC. 

Years of transforming GCC telecoms

2009

We secured Bahrain's third mobile network operating license, introducing a revolutionary concept to the Kingdom of Bahrain

2010

We grow to become the provider of choice for International Transit in Bahrain, and begin to provide a wide range of Wholesale services supplemented by our fiber roll-out in the country

2011

We undergo a significant HSPA+ network upgrade to become the first operator in Bahrain to provide subscribers with a speed of up to 42 Mbps

2012

In a pioneering move, stc Bahrain, one of the first adopters on a global scale, starts to successfully test 4G/LTE services

2013

The focus starts to now includes the global market, with the introduction of multiple Advanced Wholesale services, such as WSIDD and Roaming Add-ons. Within the GCC, our technological presence is established with a multitude of physical and virtual Wholesale services

2014

stc Bahrain customers officially enjoy top tier 4G/LTE solutions, with stc Bahrain steering way ahead of the global competition

2016-2018

As a mature unit within stc Bahrain, Wholesale becomes a global powerhouse by expanding its partner base to serve over 400 national and international players with a wide range of Wholesale solutions

2019

With a growing partner base, we adopt a customer-centric strategy and establish our digital identity, ensuring we are ready to support digital-natives

2022

We are ready to meet the increasing demands for content and efficiency by enhancing our infrastructure through enacting new cables, datacenters, and introducing a CDN play

2023

With a forward-looking vision, we start experimenting in emerging adjacencies like Web3, Blockchain, and NFTs to prepare for the future of technology

2024

As one of our boldest moves yet, we officially launch the first of its kind Web3 Launchpad, capturing the Web3 opportunity and elevating the region's digital innovation to new heights

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Trusted Business Partner Since 2010

We have been connecting local and global businesses for over 13 years now. Our strong network and worldwide coverage enable local companies to launch branches worldwide in almost no time and scale without limits.

Our solutions are trusted by global companies. Put your name on the list of our success stories.

There's nowhere we can't take you

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We are connected from pole to pole. Access our interactive coverage map to see more.

8 PoPs

13 Submarine Cables

3 Terrestial Cables

Our Wholesale Telecoms Commitment

Comprehensive stc Wholesale Solutions


From traditional telco stc services to the latest wholesale telcoms solutions. We're a well-established player as well as an eager tech pioneer. Our portfolio comprises voice, data, and connectivity solutions meeting businesses' comprehensive unified communications needs. 

Today's users average 7 hours of screen time every day. They consume massive amounts of data working, gaming, or streaming on various internet services. Offer them a seamless experience with our Content Delivery Network and cloud gaming solutions. 

Ready to step up your data and smart contracts game? We're the first provider in the MENA region to build a blockchain infrastructure that will take your business to a new level.

 

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Flexible Services for Clients

Your connectivity needs evolve as you grow: from an expanding geographic footprint to scalable capacity during spikes in demand. We offer enterprise solutions that are fully scalable and flexible. Our dedicated account teams understand your business and customize your services so you get exactly what you need. Our expert engineers ensure smooth integration with your existing infrastructure.

Why Choose stc Wholesale

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Unparalleled Industry Expertise

When you partner with us, you get access to the know-how of our industry experts. They are all tech enthusiasts with years of experience. Anytime you meet any of them, they fill you in on the latest trends as they attend tens of training sessions every year, always to catch the key trends and developments. 

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Reliable Advanced Network Infrastructure

With our carrier-grade network, you can ensure your clients receive the highest quality of service. With two terrestrial dark fiber and four submarine fiber optic systems, our network is no. 1 in MENA in ICT readiness and offers the fastest data throughput in the Kingdom. 

We constantly expand and enhance our 5G high-speed network capabilities to help you answer your customers' growing demands. Connect with the future with stc Bahrain Wholesale today. Become a partner. 

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