Integrated Service Digital Network (ISDN) provides a single line for your voice, video and data traffic.

The service
ISDN offers simultaneous exchange of voice, video and data on a single telephone line. It enables you to connect numerous computers to the Internet, improve your Local Area Network (LAN) and double the speed of your connection over a standard line. ISDN can also enhance your phone system with a range of switchboard functions that helps your business run more effectively.

ISDN is distinguishable by the speed of the connection and its simultaneous transmission capabilities. It offers exceptional flexibility, reliability and clarity. ISDN is an enabler for a number of innovative applications:

• File transfer at high speed
• Videoconferencing and image transfer
• Leased line back-up
• Information services connectivity, telecommuter and
  remote LAN access
• Telephony-connecting ISDN to PABX as direct lines

Batelco offers two forms of ISDN access:

• Basic Access Rate with two channels of 64kbps each
• Primary Access Rate with 30 channels of 64kbps each

Key benefits
	Speed: ISDN basic access speed is 64Kbps with the option to increase the capacity to suit your business needs.
	Remote access: Provide your staff that work away from the office, access to your internal networks. ISDN is also very effective for video conferencing applications.
	Quality: Since it is digital, the voice, video and data quality is extremely high with almost no overhearing or line noises.
	Flexibility: Multiple applications and pieces of equipment can be run on the same line simultaneously. This allows you to download information from the Web or a remote office and talk on the phone at the same time.
	Reliability: ISDN has increased capacity to deal with greater volumes of traffic. It also serves as a back up in the case of leased line failure. Its proven track record makes it a first choice for replacing dedicated data connections common among multinational organisations.
	Cost effective: Faster connections facilitate high-speed operations. Shorter download and transmission times help reduce costs.

Key features
	Customer Support: The professional team of customer support engineers ensures that your network connections perform at optimum levels without service outages. Helpdesk assistance is available from 7am to 7pm Saturday to Thursday.
	FTP: You can utilize fast file transfer protocol (FTP) to send any files to a remote computer on a dedicated ISDN line without having to use the Internet.
	LAN connectivity: Easily connect all of the computers you have on a Local Area Network (LAN) to the Internet. As this is a shared connection it means you need to have fewer individual lines that are solely dedicated for Internet use.
	Create a WAN: Combine two or more LANs to create a Wide Area Network (WAN) that will connect any number of your local sites together.

Contact us
For further information please contact us on +973 17 88 11 44 to speak to your account manager or visit www.batelco.com
PO Box 14, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.

Batelco is continuously developing its products and services for its customers. This document is for guidance only and does not form part of any contract. It is subject to change without notice.