Category: Technology

A number of services will be made mandatory under the technology neutral licence and could be issued by mid 2004. rn rnInterested firms could have to bid only for license through a single round simple open auction process. rn rnThe two licences could cover the North-East and the deep South regions selected on the parameters […]

Sri Lanka Telecom has traded in its Rs. 138 million interest free loan given to Mobitel, for an equity stake in the cellular operation.SLTs Board of Directors also approved Rs. 500 million in fresh capital infusion into the cellular operator, increasing its investment in the subsidiary by Rs. 638 million or 63.8 million fresh shares […]

A new army is being raised to fight a war off the battle field. Soldiers on hire, ready to fight for any side.Building on the limitation of Sri Lankas archaic labour laws and the cyclical needs of Information Communication Technology firms, an offshoot of Media Solutions – TechSys has built a database of over 1600 […]

Telecom operator Suntel has posted a 451 percent growth in net profits for the first six months of this year, largely aided by a gradual drop in interest rates.The countrys second wireless operator said its net profits topped Rs.193 mn as against Rs. 35 mn reported in 2002.rn rnBut revenues dipped 2.7 percent to Rs. […]

Dialog GSM will double its network capacity in the Western Province by the year end when its 1800 GHz network is fully deployed. The network being installed at a cost of US$ 10 million, will give Dialog the urgently needed capacity to service its over 500,000 strong customer base in Colombo and make room for […]

The telecom industry is buzzing of an impending marriage between Sri Lanka Telecom and Lanka Bell, the third private fixed operator.Industry analysts expect a memorandum of understanding to be signed within the next few weeks, but sources close to both telecom operators refrained from commenting over the possibility of such a move.rn rnTalks of a […]

The telecom watchdog TRC gave Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) permission to fully own a mobile services provider under condition that all transactions are done at arms length.rn rnIndustry players say that this is not the case.rn rnCross subsidies are already being given by SLT in terms of interest free loans and long periods to settle […]

IBM says upto 80 per cent of IT related expenses were on maintenance and repairs after the initial purchase, leaving only a 20 per cent of spend on hardware and software. However, IBM say PC manufactures pay not enough attention to repairs and maintenance when designing a new computer.rn rnA range of PCs that take […]

Telecom watchdog – the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (TRC) – is getting advice on identifying and handling dominant players, which is key to effective competition in the industry.Singapore based Spectrum Strategy Consultants have been picked to help the TRC formulate a set of guidelines for the purpose also expected to help in regulating anti competitive behavior.rn […]

In line with the national numbering plan, Sri Lanka Telecoms Colombo Metro subscriber base whose numbers begin with 3,4,5,6,7,8 and 9.The six digit phone numbers within the Colombo Metro switching areas will add the number two before the present number.rn rnThe change will be effective from August 16.rn rnThe transformation is the next phase of […]

Celltel subscribers who bank with Sampath Bank can virtually carry their bank in their pockets, through an innovative SMS-based facility launched this week.Cell Banking SMS is an advanced, secure mobile communications link provided to all Celltel GSM users jointly by Celltel and Sampath Bank, to provide an instant real-time transaction facility that can be activated […]

Rising IT superstar, Millennium IT is heading for a US$ 5 mn net profit this year, after clinching top clients for its innovative line of products.The firm is hoping to make its Nasdaq debut by 2006, but is also keen to list on the Bombay Stock Exchange.rn rnMillennium Information Technologies (MIT) designs and develops capital […]