Category: Technology

Lanka Internet Services Ltd could become Sri Lanka’s eighth telecom service provider, operating an islandwide network under its existing enhanced voice license.Lanka Internet Services Ltd could become Sri Lanka’s eighth telecom service provider, operating an islandwide network under its existing enhanced voice license. The internet solutions and international calling card operator’s management and a team […]

The ICT Agency on Friday said it has suspended its regional telecom network licensing process as per Tuesday’s court injunction taken out by the seven network operators.The ICT Agency on Friday said it has suspended its regional telecom network licensing process as per Tuesday’s court injunction taken out by the seven network operators. Network operators […]

Sri Lanka’s seven telecom operators took a Supreme Court injunction against the ICT Agency on Tuesday, halting a rural telecom network licensing process.Sri Lanka’s seven telecom operators took a Supreme Court injunction against the ICT Agency on Tuesday, halting a rural telecom network licensing process. The ICT Agency is currently taking in applications to pre-qualify […]

A long overdue spectrum reallocation process got the government’s nod, with telco operators Suntel, Lanka Bell and Mobitel to be relocated on the frequency table.A long overdue spectrum reallocation process got the government’s nod, with telco operators Suntel, Lanka Bell and Mobitel to be relocated on the frequency table. The reallocation within the 800 MHz […]

Sri Lanka has slipped to the 71 spot (from 66 last year) in the World Economic Forum’s Global Information Technology Report.Sri Lanka has slipped to the 71 spot (from 66 last year) in the World Economic Forum’s Global Information Technology Report. The report ranks nations on how good they are at exploiting global IT developments […]

TELEKOM Malaysia Bhd has confirmed that it intends to list its Sri Lankan subsidiary, MTN Networks (Pte) Ltd or Dialog GSM, on the Colombo Stock Exchange. TELEKOM Malaysia Bhd has confirmed that it intends to list its Sri Lankan subsidiary, MTN Networks (Pte) Ltd or Dialog GSM, on the Colombo Stock Exchange. In a statement […]

TELEKOM Malaysia Bhd has confirmed that it intends to list its Sri Lankan subsidiary, MTN Networks (Pte) Ltd or Dialog GSM, on the Colombo Stock Exchange. TELEKOM Malaysia Bhd has confirmed that it intends to list its Sri Lankan subsidiary, MTN Networks (Pte) Ltd or Dialog GSM, on the Colombo Stock Exchange. In a statement […]

The World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) says cyber squatters are increasingly encroaching dot coms and country code domains, all over the world.The World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) says cyber squatters are increasingly encroaching dot coms and country code domains, all over the world. According to WIPO cyber squatting, or the illegal use of names or […]

eServices Lanka, the automated cargo clearance service, is looking to tie up with trade groups to coax more traffic online. eServices Lanka, the automated cargo clearance service, is looking to tie up with trade groups to coax more traffic online. “We are open to agreements with parties to increase clearance volumes,” said Sameera Samarakkody, Business […]

Sri Lanka Telecom’s group net profits fell 43 percent for the year ended Dec.31, 2004, dragged down by tsunami related costs and a new levy on international calls. Sri Lanka Telecom’s group net profits fell 43 percent for the year ended Dec. 31, 2004, dragged down by tsunami related costs and a new levy on […]

Sri Lanka can give India a run in the battle for global outsourcing space, with local IT workers staying longer in a single job than their Indian counterparts.Sri Lanka can give India a run in the battle for global outsourcing space, with local IT workers staying longer in a single job than their Indian counterparts. […]

Telecom regulator Aruna Amarasekera was injured and rushed off to hospital on Monday, after an unknown person threw a brick into his office.Telecom regulator Aruna Amarasekera was injured and rushed off to hospital on Monday, after an unknown person threw a brick into his office. The skirmish took place around 1.30 pm, when someone half […]