Category: Technology

Consultants contracted to draw up a national interconnection framework will present a draft copy of the policy in the first week in December. In October 2002 the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) picked an Australian based law firm operating out of Hong Kong, to map out a fresh route to interconnect between operators.rn rnSenior industry officials […]

Adapting digital technology to connect a small back village in Sri Lanka, a pilot project has just kicked off in Udagama to provide access to internet based information in Sinhala to some 575 families. The project will use the VillagePDA – entirely home grown, low cost Internet enabled devices developed by Media Solutions in Sri […]

The government unveiled a road map to wire the countries population for economic and social advancement.The Information communications technology plan is trying to put everything from the land registry to filing tax returns, online.rn rnGovernment says it has donor commitment to implement the e-Sri Lanka project over a five-year period.rn rnCritics say the countries telecommunications […]

Cisco Systems Inc., Thursday announced plans to expand its presence in Sri Lanka through active participation in the countrys strategy to leverage ICT.With Sri Lankas networking growth above the regional average of 10 per cent, Ciscos President for South Asia, Manoj Chugh says the trend could improve with the ICT strategy.rn rnChugh added that with […]

The UNF government on Wednesday launched its ambitious strategy to develop Sri Lankas Information Communication and Technology (ICT) sector by 2006. rnThe eSri Lanka road map will act as the blueprint that will guide all stakeholders towards transforming the country into an IT hub. rn rnFive broad areas for development have been identified including implementation […]

Payphone operator Tritel Services (Pvt) Ltd., is offering its telephone cards to the HSBCs 100,000 credit card customers.HSBCs credit card customers can look forward to the exclusive offer of a bonus of Rs. 200 call minutes on first time activation for charges above Rs.500 and a bonus offer of Rs. 300 call minutes on first […]

Nearly two-dozen institutional investors have been lined up in Hong Kong and Singapore for presentations on the SLT IPO.rn rnSri Lanka Telecom is counting on foreign investors to grab a significant part of its IPO expected to generate up to Rs. 4 bn, if a full 15% stake is sold. rn rnOnce listed SLT will […]

Sri Lanka Telecom on Monday pushed back its IPO debut to November 28, while finalising the issue price at Rs. 15.00.The Colombo Stock Exchange (SEC) informed stockbrokers on Monday that the prospectus would come out on November 15, while the opening the subscription list on November 28.rn rnThe CSE also approved SLTs application to list […]

The long overdue national communications policy got cabinet approval earlier in the week, with plans now afoot to hasten its rollout.Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Communication, Kumar Abeyasinghe told Lanka Business Online that the policy was approved by cabinet and was now looking at implementing it as soon as possible.rn rnMeanwhile, stringent laws strengthened […]

Investing US$ 70 million over the next two years to put in place a 2.5 G GSM core network, Mobitel intends to expand its coverage into the all major cities including the north and east.rn rnGoing according to schedule, a fully functional 2.5G GSM network is expected by mid 2003.rn rnOfficials say the selected 2.5G […]

Foreseeing the opportunities Sri Lanka would miss with every postponed day, policy makers are pitting the final touches to rollout the national Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Policy before end November. Previously scheduled to follow the National Communication Policy, industry officials say delays in getting the piece of legislation off the ground prompted them to […]

Sri Lankas first quoted tech firm has stepped up its distribution network as it speeds ahead to become a local health portal.A Rs. 70 mn joint venture between Millennium Information Technologies and Ayojana Fund Management, eChannelling Ltd, allows patients to channell doctors at Colombos top private hospitals through the Internet.rn rnAs an e-commerce start-up, eChannelling […]