To broaden ICT horizons to revolutionize the lifestyles of the people in Sri Lanka

19^th September, Jaffna: Sri Lanka Telecom, the nation’s number one integrated communications service provider and the leading broadband & backbone infrastructure services provider, today launched its ultra high speed Broadband Network under its nation-wide network modernisation project “i-Sri Lanka”. This is the largest ICT project in Jaffna alongside the opening of the SLT Regional Telecommunication Office and Maintenance Centre in Jaffna.

Sky Network Private Limited, a BOI approved Company belonging to the Sri Lanka Telecom Group, is proud to introduce WiMAX 16e, popularly known as 4G technology, to Sri Lanka. It is marketed under the brand name Skymax, which is inspired by Sky Network, the provider, and WiMAX, the technology. Furthermore, the name suggests maximum functionality and efficiency, both of which are now within the reach of the discerning customer.

Sri Lanka Telecom and Mobitel, the nation’s leading Integrated communication services providers join hands with the Ministry of Telecommunication and Information Technology to support the Disaster Management Centre to help victims hit by heavy rains and subsequent floods that have occurred in the northern and eastern parts of our country, especially in Kalkudai and Ampara areas. Sri Lanka Telecom and Mobitel believe that it is a responsibility of the company to support the government in its disaster relief efforts to help people stranded in flood affected areas.

• SLT Group PBT up by 327% to Rs. 5.96 Bn
• PAT increases by 407% to Rs.

SLT adjudged as the best Fixed line & CDMA telecom service provider of the year at People’s Awards 2011.

Sri Lanka Telecom, the nation’s only truly integrated telecommunication service provider was adjudged as the “People’s Fixed line / CDMA Telecom Service provider of the Year” at the SLIM-Nielsen People’s Awards 2011 held last week at the Water’s Edge, Battaramulla.

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), the integrated telecommunication solutions provider announced its role as the Strategic Partner of the 2011 CIMA Business Leaders’ Summit. Mr. Greg Young, Chief Executive Officer of SLT handed over the sponsorship cheque to Mr. Bradley Emerson, Regional Director - South Asia & Middle East, CIMA, at an official ceremony held at the SLT premises recently.

Sri Lanka Telecom  sponsored Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair, on its visit to Sri Lanka. With the vision of sharing knowledge, help and hope with the people of the world, the ship carried on board approximately 6000 different titles on a wide variety of subjects including parenting and relationships, leadership, travel, spiritual as well as a profusion of books for children of all ages. Most of these books were obtained from UK and US and were sold at amazingly affordable prices providing valuable knowledge and insight for all.

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), the national telecom service provider, in collaboration with the Asia Foundation, conducted a book distribution programme at the Viharamahadevi Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo 08 to commemorate Children’s Day. The books were distributed to children studying in years 1 to 11, and covered a diverse range of subjects such as English Language, Geography, Science, History, Mathematics, General Knowledge, Sports, story books etc.

Speaking at the forum Mr. Lalith De Silva, Group CEO of SLT said, “Operators have a tremendous responsibility in delivering robust and reliable infrastructure, robust systems and maintain superior service levels. As a leading communication service provider in the country SLT group have clearly understood our duty as well the great opportunity to develop ICT infrastructure to enable digital government, e-commerce and digital entertainment”.

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), the pioneering integrated telecommunication service provider entered into an agreement with The Housing Development Finance Corporation Bank (HDFC),  to facilitate bill payments at the customer’s own doorstep through mobile collection teams to increase convenience for customers.