The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) announces the publication of it’s 2017 4th quarter report on Broadband Quality of Service on its website.
Among other highlights in the report, Wired Residential Download Speeds average at 7.09 Mbps based on ADSL packages that are supposed to reach a speed of 8 Mbps , while High Speed Residential packages varied at a 9.92 Mbps Average for the Fiber optics package that is supposed to reach a speed of 8 Mbps, 22.94 Mbps Average for the package that is supposed to reach a speed of 25 Mbps and 89.15 Mbps Average for the package that is supposed to reach a speed of 100 Mbps.
Consumer’s experience degraded quality of service indoor compared to open areas, due to the nature of penetration of mobile signals inside buildings.
“It’s critical to keep customers updated by regularly publishing these quality of service reports, as they provide insights that give the end user a more transparent view of what to expect in their areas of residence before choosing which service best suits them.” Says TRA Director of Technical & Operations and Acting Director of Cybersecurity, Eng. Mohamed Alnoaimi. “We appreciate mobile operators continued efforts in improving the customer experience through enhancements and upgrades of the mobile networks. It is highly recommended that consumers read the report before choosing a service provider.” He continued.
To view the full report, visit www.tra.bh.