Category: Technology

Hutchison will add over 212 new base stations to increase coverage and add some 500,000 more lines to its line capacity.Hutchison will add over 212 new base stations to increase coverage and add some 500,000 more lines to its line capacity. Investment for the expansion was not disclosed, but official said the deal was being […]

Top regional telcos are showing a keen interest in acquiring a controlling stake in Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) have been joined by two local conglomerates but government is unlikely to make any decision on a sale till elections are over.Top regional telcos are showing a keen interest in acquiring a controlling stake in Sri Lanka […]

Sri Lanka Telecom on Monday said it had automated its procurement system and put it online to speed up delivery from its suppliers.Sri Lanka Telecom on Monday said it had automated its procurement system and put it online to speed up delivery from its suppliers. Local and foreign suppliers will register and access all detail […]

Sri Lanka’s telecom watchdog that is still debating the definition of unserved and underserved areas is facing a new challenge – defining the coverage of cellular service providers.Sri Lanka’s telecom watchdog that is still debating the definition of unserved and underserved areas is facing a new challenge – defining the coverage of cellular service providers. […]

The arrival of CDMA is expected to add fuel to Sri Lanka’s already hot telecommunications sector, as operators and subscribers hope the technology will offer them sorely needed cheaper and faster landline connections.The arrival of CDMA is expected to add fuel to Sri Lanka’s already hot telecommunications sector, as operators and subscribers hope the technology […]

Sri Lanka Telecom says it will need at least six months to deploy its low cost wireless technology, though it’s already feeling the heat from rival networks.Sri Lanka Telecom says it will need at least six months to deploy its low cost wireless technology, though it’s already feeling the heat from rival networks. SLT secured […]

Dialog Telekom on Monday reported a Rs.3.44 bn net profit for the fist half of 2005 – pushing its bottom line up 76.6% over 2004. Dialog Telekom on Monday reported a Rs. 3.44 bn net profit for the fist half of 2005 – pushing its bottom line up 76.6% over 2004. The bottom line increase […]

Telco giant Sri Lanka Telecom on Monday secured a licence to expand its network using low cost wireless technology.Telco giant Sri Lanka Telecom on Monday secured a licence to expand its network using low cost wireless technology. “We got our CDMA licence this afternoon and a formal announcement will come tomorrow,” a top SLT official […]

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) says its planned fiber-optic submarine cable connecting India will be ready by March next year and will open many new revenue opportunities for the company.Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) says its planned fiber-optic submarine cable connecting India will be ready by March next year and will open many new revenue opportunities for […]

Singapore Telecom’s local venture on Wednesday rolled out retail internet solutions, building up for potential growth in Sri Lanka’s IT market.Singapore Telecom’s local venture on Wednesday rolled out retail internet solutions, building up for potential growth in Sri Lanka’s IT market. LankaCom however says regulatory and a lack of access to fixed line operators infrastructure […]

The proposed caller party pays (CPP) interconnection regime continues to receive negative feedback as the regulator hears public opinion on the issue this week.The proposed caller party pays (CPP) interconnection regime continues to receive negative feedback as the regulator hears public opinion on the issue this week. A series of three public hearing will end […]

Incumbent fixed line operator Sri Lanka Telecom says it could be issued with a CDMA wilress services license as early as Thursday. Incumbent fixed line operator Sri Lanka Telecom says it could be issued with a CDMA wilress services license as early as Thursday. Telecom Chairman Anil Obeyesekere told reporters in Colombo on Tuesday that […]