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January 22, 2024

A resurgent Sri Lanka needs rapid digital transformation to realize its full potential in the year 2024 and beyond. Embracing digital innovations is not just a choice – it’s a necessity. It is the key that unlocks a world of possibilities, where we can shape the future of our people through the right connectivity and data services. As Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing mobile broadband network, HUTCH Sri Lanka is equipped with an advanced 4G and 5G-ready network that spreads across the country to help transform Sri Lanka towards the goal of a digitally thriving economy.

Depicting HUTCH Sri Lanka’s vastly expanded network, and the direction as a digital catalyst enabling endless possibilities for all Sri Lankans, a new and novel campaign has been unveiled. Renowned and globally acclaimed legendary cricketer Kumar Sangakkara also comes on board as a brand partner in this journey of a shared vision.

Commenting on HUTCH’s journey, Saumitra Gupta, the CEO of HUTCH Sri Lanka, said: “Steering HUTCH towards a digital future fuels our passion for an inclusive growth of Sri Lanka. We tirelessly strive to empower communities and unlock a world of enriching experiences. With HUTCH, there will always be an option, creating new possibilities and opportunities.”

HUTCH Sri Lanka is a member of the multinational conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings Limited, a Fortune Global 500 corporation. The telecom arm of CK Hutchison Holdings stands as a global giant operating in 11 countries spanning across Europe, Asia, and Australia serving over 175 million subscribers. The group has already launched 5G services in 7 countries reflecting commitment to technology and innovations.

April 18, 2022

Mattel plays an essential role in the development of broadband in Mauritania through its 4G and fiber optic infrastructures deployed in the main cities of the country

DAKAR, Senegal, April 12, 2022/APO Group/ —

Tunisie Telecom, BSA telecommunication and COMATEL announce the signing, on March 14, of an exclusive agreement with the company TELECEL Group (www.TelecelGroup.com) for the sale of 100% of the shares of the company Mauritano-Tunisienne des Télécommunications (Mattel).

Mattel is the first mobile operator in Mauritania to have launched the GSM service. Since its creation on May 11, 2000, the result of cooperation between Mauritanian and Tunisian economic operators, Mattel has always relied on the quality of its network, the professionalism of its staff, the leadership of its management team and proximity to its customers.

Mattel is a major player in the ICT sector and digital transformation in the country. As such, Mattel plays an essential role in the development of broadband in Mauritania through its 4G and fiber optic infrastructures deployed in the main cities of the country.

Mattel holds nearly 33% market share and in 21 years of existence, Mattel has constantly modernized its network thanks to the latest generation of technical equipment and the knowhow of its engineers.

Mattel offers its services throughout the country with a network of more than 120 agencies spread throughout the national territory.

Telecel is mobile operator present in Africa since 1986. The Group is experiencing strong growth on the continent. It has completed four transactions since 2018. The company plans to invest more than $700 million over the next 3 years, mainly in mobile operator acquisitions, fiber optic infrastructure construction and infrastructure. Thanks to its activities, Telecel Global Services, Telecel Play and Africa Startup initiative Program have become major players in the digital economy in Africa.

Mattel Shareholders have declared that “After a competitive process, we are pleased to announce that Telecel Group has been selected for the sale transaction of Mattel’s shares. We are satisfied with the interactions with Telecel group and remain confident for the rest of the process.”

January 5, 2022

Equipped with its new and improved, faster, robust and much more powerful 4G network, Airtel Lanka is heightening the seasonal spirit this year-end with its latest campaign, inviting all inactive Airtel users to have a first-hand experience of its new 4G network without any charges.

“This new year we wanted to let everyone in on what they’re missing, with our justifiably highly anticipated 4G network. What better can anyone wish for this New Year than a network experience that will never fail them! We invite everyone to try out Airtel’s new 4G network, and wish you all compliments of the season!” commented Airtel Lanka CEO/Managing Director Ashish Chandra.

The offer enables eligible users – those who used to have an Airtel connection – with a first-hand experience of Airtel’s value-driven 4G network and Freedom Packs. They can simply put their old Airtel Sim in a handset, dial ‘123’ and avail themselves to attractive discounted offers, including up to seven days of free calls and 4G data.

Airtel Lanka pledges to the guaranteed performance of its refined 4G network and Freedom Packs, enabling up to 4X faster internet speed, 50 percent better indoor coverage and a colossal savings of up to 80% in value, when compared to conventional reloads. Airtel’s 4G network is built on a triple layer network, which gives it a solid combination of coverage and capacity to deliver a superior experience with drastically improved coverage with stronger signal penetration.

Over the last year, Airtel Lanka accelerated its efforts towards refining and strengthening its 4G network covering the entire country, to meet and exceed customer expectations for a greatly consistent and easily accessible mobile internet experience. Now, Airtel’s 4G network and value-centric Freedom Packs have continuously performed well to win the trust and support of users from all walks of life. The company believes that every Sri Lankan deserves affordable access to the best network, and Airtel Lanka commits not to disappoint its ever-growing user base.

October 21, 2020

High speed Airtel 4G will operate in the efficient 850 Mhz band and deliver a differentiated network experience through superior indoor coverage

October 21^st, 2020: Airtel Lanka today said that it has been allotted 4G spectrum by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) and will soon launch its high speed mobile broadband services across the country. Airtel 4G will operate in the efficient 850 Mhz band, which has higher signal propagation. This will translate into a superior 4G network expeience for customers with wider network avaialbaility and most importantly better indoor coverage.

Customers can also look forward to unlocking best-in-class digital experience over Airtel 4G with a wide range of applications across entertainment and self-care from Airtel’s global portfolio.

According to Airtel Lanka Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Ashish Chandra, “We are thankful to the Government of Sri Lanka and the TRCSL for allotting us the 4G spectrum. We look forward to delighting customers across Sri Lanka with world-class 4G services. The 850 MHz band will enable us to deliver a truly differentiated high speed network experience to our customers with superior indoor coverage, which is a must in today’s scenario of work from home and online education.”

About Bharti Airtel Lanka

Bharti Airtel Lanka (Airtel Lanka) commenced commercial operations of services in Sri Lanka on January 12th, 2009, and was the fastest operator to reach 1 million customers in the country. With its network footprint panned out across the nation and capturing strategic ranking positions in various areas in less than three years of operations, Airtel has emerged as Sri Lanka’s fastest expanding network, thus ensuring coverage across the whole island. Registered under the Board of Investment in Sri Lanka, Airtel provides digital mobile services which include voice and data services. To learn more, visit www.airtel.lk

June 19, 2020

Hutch Telecommunications, Sri Lanka’s preferred choice for mobile broadband services has enhanced its popular cliQ app enabling all its 078 & 072 subscribers to enjoy unlimited Internet experience on its nationwide Bigger and Better 4G network.

072 subscribers have been enjoying cliQ 3G since 2017 and post the take-over of Etisalat Sri Lanka last year by Hutch and the deployment of a new nationwide 4G network, the new cliQ app has now been optimised to offer Cliq 4G to both 078 and 072 subscribers.

cliQ is a mobile application with which users can conveniently purchase Time-based Internet packages and enjoy an unlimited internet experience on their smartphones. It provides unlimited mobile Internet access in Time blocks instead of fixed data quotas which means users will have peace of mind and not have to constantly worry about suddenly running out of data or even wonder where all the data has disappeared to.

The App is available on Google Playstore, Apple App Store and Huawei AppGallery.

The new Hutch cliQ will enable users to seamlessly and conveniently go online on either their 3G or 4G smartphones by purchasing a choice of 3G or 4G network cliQ plans starting from 30 minutes up to 30 Days for both Pre-paid and Post-paid customers.

“With the new enhancement of cliQ to 4G , we are able to deliver further on our promise of even more accessible and convenient mobile data experience to Sri Lankan consumers to complement their digital lifestyles and needs,” AGM Data, VAS & Digital Yarthav Mathiaparanam noted.

HUTCH Enabling Digital Vision Of The Country For Inclusive Growth Of All Sri Lankans.

Telecel Group Announces the Acquisition of Mattel Mauritania

Airtel invites inactive users to experience its new powerful 4G network absolutely free

Airtel to introduce world class 4G services using superior spectrum

Hutch cliQ now on 4G !