batelco-teleport-med by octal on Flickr Nightime shot of Batelco Teleport in Bahrain. Various Gulf countries had inmarsat A-standard earth stations for international voice/data connectivity. Fiber has since repolaced satellite for the majority of communications needs. Photo taken using the roof of a Mini as tripod, from the road nearby. Photo taken by a younger, sweeter Octal on May 28, 2006

batelco-teleport-med by octal on Flickr

Nightime shot of Batelco Teleport in Bahrain. Various Gulf countries had inmarsat A-standard earth stations for international voice/data connectivity. Fiber has since repolaced satellite for the majority of communications needs.

Photo taken using the roof of a Mini as tripod, from the road nearby.

Photo taken by a younger, sweeter Octal on May 28, 2006