Batelco has a 26.9% shareholding in Sabafon, the largest GSM mobile operator in Yemen with over 2.5 million mobile subscribers and offering national coverage with over 650 base stations across Yemen. SabaFon started its operations in 2001 with the vision to establish a strong, dynamic and flexible organization to serve and benefit the people of Yemen with the latest available GSM products and services. The company provides high quality and innovative mobile services and delivers value to all Yemeni customers.