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April 26, 2024

Recognized for its exceptional commitment to sustainable business practices, Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT) secured the esteemed ‘Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2023’ in the ‘Other’ category at a recent gala event. The award was granted following a rigorous evaluation process, during which SLT competed against 33 leading corporations.

The annual awards are organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, Sri Lanka’s premier business chamber, to felicitate organizations committed to sustainability across various sectors.

Sustainability has always been a core pillar of SLT-MOBITEL’s corporate strategy. The recognition reaffirms SLT-MOBITEL’s position as a champion of sustainable development in Sri Lanka amidst continuous efforts to minimize its environmental footprint. The award also highlights SLT-MOBITEL’s strength in uplifting communities, ensuring ethical governance, and driving economic progress through innovative products and services while creating long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible business conduct.

The ‘Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award’ celebrates organizations that have implemented comprehensive sustainability initiatives spanning Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) aspects.

The Chamber evaluated companies across stringent criteria, including environmental stewardship, customer and community relations, corporate governance, financial performance, economic contributions, and special sustainable development projects.

Shortlisted companies then underwent rigorous interviews with an elite panel of international and United Nations representatives.

SLT-MOBITEL’s senior leadership team, including Mr.Janaka Abeysinghe (Chief Executive Officer); Mr.Prabhath Dahanayake ( Chief Marketing Officer); Dr. Chandana Wijayanama ( Chief People Officer), Mr.Anuruddha Suriyarachchi (GM – Marketing Services) and several other senior officials attended the glittering awards ceremony.

As Sri Lanka’s leading digital services provider, SLT-MOBITEL will continue to raise the bar for corporate sustainability, paving the way for a more prosperous and environmentally conscious future for the nation.

November 13, 2023

The National ICT Solution Provider, SLT-MOBITEL’s Education Arm, known as the SLT Training Centre (SLTTC), recently held its 4th Annual Graduation ceremony at the BMICH Main Conference Hall. This prestigious event was a momentous occasion to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of SLTTC graduates who successfully completed the BEng (Hons) Degree Programme conferred by the University of Hertfordshire, UK, as well as the BTEC HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering and the Pearson BTEC HND Computing awarded by Pearson, UK.

The Graduation Ceremony also marked a milestone for SLTTC as its students have achieved global qualifications demonstrating the institute’s commitment to education and skill development for the nation.

Gracing the ceremony was Guest of Honour, Professor Daniel McCluskey, Dean, School of Physics, Engineering, and Computer Science, University of Hertfordshire, UK (www.herts.ac.uk). Also in attendance was Janaka Abeysinghe, CEO SLT, University of Hertfordshire Delegates, Pearson BTEC delegate’s senior officers from SLT-MOBITEL, parents and well-wishers.

Addressing the audience, Guest of Honour, Professor Daniel McCluskey, Dean, School of Physics, Engineering, and Computer Science, University of Hertfordshire, UK, said “This day marks a special occasion, a day of celebration, as we recognize the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our graduates. The education you have gained is not merely knowledge, but it empowers you as individuals to innovate, create, and transform the world as you depart your time at SLTTC and embark on the next phase of your journey, I encourage you to embrace new challenges and meet them with strength and courage. All of us on this platform have great confidence in your abilities. We applaud your persistence, talent, achievements, and aspirations.

“SLT-MOBITEL proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of our graduates at the SLT Training Centre Graduation Ceremony. Today, as these students step into the professional world armed with internationally recognized qualifications, they carry the potential to drive our nation’s economic growth. Their expertise comes at a crucial time when our country seeks skills to fuel progress and infrastructure development. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all graduates and diploma holders and wish them every success in their future pursuits as they contribute to our nation’s advancement,” stated Janaka Abeysinghe, CEO SLT.

A total of 28 students received the BEng (Hons) degree from the University of Hertfordshire. The Best Student Award was presented to Nipuni Sandalika Weearasinghe Felicitated for receiving BEng Honours Electrical and Electronic Engineering, with 1^st class honours.

22 students received the Pearson BTEC HND in Electrical and Electronics qualitification and the Gold Medal for the best academic performance was awarded to Binura Deshan Gunathunga. Additionally, 37 students received their Pearson BTEC HND in Computing certification and the Gold Medal for the Best Academic Performance was presented to Siva Kumar Kavindya Dilshani Ranaweera.

Empowering individuals with skills and knowledge they need to excel in career pathways and make a positive impact on society, SLT Training Centre also conducts a wide range of programmes including the Pearson BTEC International Level 3 foundation and the Pearson BTEC HND in Digital Technologies. Students are invited to enrol in course such as the Certificate in Applied Information Technology (CAIT), Certificate in Telecommunication Technician (NVQ 3 or 4), Optical Fibre Courses, Network Security Courses, CCNA Courses, RPL programmes to explore the field technology and receive training opportunities.

More information on SLT Training Centre programmes can be obtained at 0112956633 or via www.slt.lk/training.

August 22, 2023

SLT-MOBITEL eTeleshop, https://eteleshop.slt.lk/, has received an award under the category ‘Best E-Commerce website’ at the BestWeb.LK 2023 awards held at the Monarch Imperial Hotel recently.

The award highlights the website’s commitment to excellence, user experience, and innovation in the digital space. Importantly, it marks the third successful year of SLT-MOBITEL eTeleshop’s website as a standalone site.

The BestWeb.LK competition, organized by LK Domain Registry, is acknowledged as Sri Lanka’s premier web design competition, aiming to elevate the quality, technology used, user-friendliness, and security of local websites. Celebrating its 13^th year, the competition follows stringent judging criteria, including technology and design, content, user interactivity, mobile optimization, traffic, and community purpose. Penalties are applied for violations and bad practices, ensuring only the finest websites are recognized.

With a focus on quality, reliability, and excellent customer service, eTeleshop has become the go-to destination for a seamless and rewarding online shopping experience for telecommunication equipment and personal electronics. Celebrating the achievement, SLT-MOBITEL eTeleshop remains motivated to offer an ever-expanding range of high-quality products and an unparalleled online shopping experience for customers, continuing to elevate the tech and e-commerce space.

eteleshop.slt.lk, is one of the oldest e-commerce sites in Sri Lanka with over 18 years of operation. Until 2019, the site was operated as a part of the SLT corporate site and introduced as a standalone e-commerce site from 2019 onwards.

During the last four (04) years, the site has transformed its purpose of operation as a ‘telecommunication equipment and personal electronics store’ with an impressive 50,000 monthly active user base. The site has been serving SLT-MOBITEL customers and the general public with a range of products such as Wi-Fi devices, telephone instruments, power backups, powerline devices, internet security products, and many more.

Additionally, the site is operated as a multi-vendor store, which facilitates vendors managing their stores via eTeleshop. The site is equipped with all standard e-commerce features and facilities on par with industry standards. All eTeleshop products are available with a warranty period and renowned SLT-MOBITEL after-sales customer support.

SLT-MOBITEL eTeleshop has had a remarkable journey over the past three years since it was established as a standalone website. This achievement of a merit award at BestWeb.LK 2023 showcases the dedication of the team behind eTeleshop to delivering an unmatched online shopping experience to valued customers.

For more information on SLT-MOBITEL eTeleshop website, please visit: https://eteleshop.slt.lk/

August 17, 2023

17^th August 2023, Colombo: Mount Lotus Eye and ENT Hospitals, one of the newest hospitals of its kind in Sri Lanka, has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering the most advanced eye care technology in the country by unveiling Sri Lanka’s first Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) technology for glaucoma treatment.

Glaucoma is a common eye condition where the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, becomes damaged. It’s usually caused by fluid building up in the front part of the eye, which increases pressure inside the eye. Glaucoma can lead to loss of vision if it’s not diagnosed and treated early. This revolutionary laser treatment transforms glaucoma treatment in Sri Lanka by helping the management of it by effectively controlling the internal pressure of the eye through a single procedure, significantly reducing the need for daily medication in glaucoma patients. This cutting-edge treatment approach aligns with the recommendations of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in the UK, which identifies SLT as the primary therapy for individuals newly diagnosed with chronic open-angle glaucoma.

The installation of the first ZEISS SLT at Mount Lotus Hospital is a significant milestone in its journey to offer the general public the most advanced technology in the field of ophthalmology in Sri Lanka. The technology benefits and empowers ophthalmologists and glaucoma specialists. It helps streamline the entire treatment process by enabling a comprehensive review of patient data prior to examination and treatment, facilitating SLT procedures, and providing centralized access to diagnostic data and laser treatment reports. ZEISS is an internationally leading German technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. The technology was installed by DIMO Healthcare, the authorized local agent for ZEISS and the healthcare arm of leading diversified conglomerate DIMO.

Dr. Saman P. Basnayake – The General Manager of Mount Lotus Eye and ENT Hospitals stated, “Once again, Mount Lotus Hospital has raised the bar when it comes to providing Sri Lankans with the most advanced eye care technology available in the world. We are proud to launch the Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) technology and elevate the standard of glaucoma treatment not only in the hospital but the whole of Sri Lanka. Patients who undergo this procedure can move away from the use of eye drops for glaucoma which will drastically improve their quality of life.”

Mount Lotus Eye and ENT Hospitals is a specialized hospital dedicated to delivering world-class Eye and ENT medical solutions to local and international patients. Located at No.102, Galle Road, Mount Lavinia, the hospital is fully-equipped with modern medical technologies and highly-acclaimed, skilled professionals to provide medical and surgical solutions for any kind of Eye and ENT impairment. The hospital’s well-trained specialists have several years of medical experience and are backed by a professional, friendly support team who are knowledgeable in taking excellent care of patients. By using state-of-the-art equipment, the hospital is able to carry out a wide range of Eye and ENT services that will provide patients with highest quality care in Sri Lanka. The hospital has built a reputation for working to uplift the lives of all Sri Lankans. Since its inception, it has already conducted several free health camps enabling patients from the areas around the hospital to access world-class healthcare conveniently.

May 30, 2023

Convenient and automatic monthly settlement of bills now possible for six widely-used utility companies in Sri Lanka

Credit card holders of Commercial Bank of Ceylon can now automate paying their monthly bills of Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) and Lanka Electricity Company (LECO) and enjoy uninterrupted services, following the addition of these two utility companies to the Bank’s Automatic Bill Settlement facility.

Prior to the addition of SLT and LECO bills the Bank’s credit card customers could automate their payments to four of the most subscribed utility service providers in the country – Dialog, Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Mobitel and the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB).

The addition of SLT and LECO to the Automatic Bill Settlement facility further enhances the versatility of the service provided to customers and the convenience offered by Commercial Bank to its cardholders. The extension of this hassle-free facility to include more service providers enables customers to conveniently manage all their utility payments through a single Commercial Bank Card at any given time and helps them to adopt digital payment habits, the Bank said.

To avail of this hassle-free bill payment facility, ComBank credit card holders simply have to enter their credit card details via the Bank’s website, accept terms and conditions and register a designated card, just once, the Bank said. They can complete this seamless online registration process without having to visit a branch. After successful registration for the service, each utility or any other entity will present the customer’s monthly bill amount to the bank and bank will authorise the payment on behalf of the credit card holder and send the receipt of payment to the customer via e-mail or SMS.

Commercial Bank Card holders can register their Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay and LankaPay/JCB Credit Cards to use the Automatic Bill Settlement facility. The Bank has been offering this facility for the settlement of bills to other entities since 2017. Besides ensuring that bills are settled on time without any involvement from the customer, the Automatic Bill Settlement facility prevents accumulation of arrears due to unpaid bills, saves customers from delinquency fees and prevents disconnection of utility services due to delayed payments. Furthermore, customers can earn Max Loyalty Rewards points that can be redeemed later on at many reputed merchant outlets island-wide.

Commercial Bank cards are the market leader in Sri Lanka with a market share of over 23%. The Bank offers a variety of credit cards in the Silver, Gold and Platinum tiers as well as in the premium segment. The cards are equipped with ‘Tap ’n Go’ NFC technology and are backed by a strong NFC Point-of-Sale (POS) network. ComBank Cards provide an exciting array of promotions and offers across all categories in addition to the Max Loyalty Rewards scheme for selected card categories covering both credit and debit cards.

Sri Lanka’s first 100% carbon neutral bank, the first Sri Lankan bank to be listed among the Top 1000 Banks of the World and the only Sri Lankan bank to be so listed for 12 years consecutively, Commercial Bank operates a network of 270 branches and 950 automated machines in Sri Lanka. Commercial Bank is the largest lender to Sri Lanka’s SME sector and is a leader in digital innovation in the country’s Banking sector. The Bank’s overseas operations encompass Bangladesh, where the Bank operates 20 outlets; Myanmar, where it has a Microfinance company in Nay Pyi Taw; and the Maldives, where the Bank has a fully-fledged Tier I Bank with a majority stake.

December 6, 2022

SLT-MOBITEL, the National Information & Communication Technology Solutions Provider’s Training Centre (SLTTC), the training arm of the SLT group signed a landmark agreement with the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) the National Body for Marketing in Sri Lanka, recently with aim to develop the nation’s sales workforce.

Based on the agreement, SLIM will deliver the proposed National Diploma of Sales Management (NDSM) programme at SLTTC. The nine-months-long curriculum includes different modules such as Digital and Social Selling; Strategic Sales Management and -Sales Forecasting; Planning and Budgeting; Managing People and Performance etc., thus developing much-needed skill sets of the sales workforce.

The agreement was signed between Janaka Abeysinghe, CEO/SLT and Nuwan Gamage, President/ SLIM institute. Janaka Silva, GM/ Talent Development, Asiri Indika, DGM/ Talent Development Centre from SLT-MOBITEL, Sanath Senanayake, CEO/Executive Director, Mihirinie Fonseka, DGM Business Development, Asanga Seneviratne, Manager Corporate Sales from SLIM institute were also present at the occasion.

The SLTTC was initially established to develop the company’s human resource through training activities. However, currently in recognition of its programme excellence, the centre offers multiple qualifications and certificates catering to a wide group including professionals, employees of private and public sector institutes and the general public.

Today, the centre imparts valuable knowledge and vast practical experience gathered over many years and takes pride in building Sri Lanka’s knowledge economy. Through affiliation with reputed qualifying bodies, SLTTC offers courses such as the City & Guilds (UK) and Pearson (UK), technician certificates and HND diplomas especially in the fields of electrical, electronic and telecommunications.

SLTTC has been further recognized by the University of Hertfordshire through a franchise agreement with the centre, to deliver a three-year Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Degree programme. The University of Hertfordshire is among the top 1,000 universities in the world and, SLTTC holds the sole franchise for its BEng (Hons) Engineering Degree programmes in South Asia.

SLTTC also offers many Tertiary and Vocational training courses developed in-house in wide fields such as Outside Plant network, Data communication, IT, Management, etc. As a Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission, (TVEC) approved institute, the Centre ensures high quality training courses that not only offer theoretical knowledge but imparts necessary practical skills.

SLIM was incorporated by Act No. 41 of 1980 of the Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and has been promoting marketing excellence and elevating the status of marketing since 1970. The Institute functions as the South Asia Secretariat of the Asia Marketing Federation, which is member of the World Marketing Association. SLIM offers a number of diversified but focused marketing qualifications such as the Professional Certificate in Marketing, Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing and National Diploma in Sales Management. In addition, the institute offers customized training programmes for corporates, ranging from certificate level to diploma level qualifications.

November 14, 2022

While selling assets may be the easiest solution to ward off the national crisis Sri Lanka currently faces, another option lies in transforming loss-making SOEs (State Owned Enterprise) whose rich assets can be turned around to profitability driven and managed by clean, experienced corporate executives, said the SLT Group Chairman Rohan Fernando. He made these remarks while addressing the CMA National Management Accounting Conference 2022 in a session titled ‘State-Owned Enterprises – Are They Well-Managed or Mismanaged’.

“Our country faces key issues in several sectors. Currently privatizing state institutions that are running losses of up to billions of dollars is a key topic of conversation among the government, economists, think tanks and donors looking to reform the country’s economy,” Fernando said.

“If you take our Company (SLT Group) as an example, we did what we did by gaining the confidence of the trade unions and the staff on four fundamental principles namely ‘Zero Corruption’, ‘Maximize Efficiency’, ‘Minimize Waste’ and ‘Inclusiveness in Management. Yes, just these four principles brought to the fore which kept our staff content and at peace with no industrial disputes,” he elaborated.

Citing the overburdened transport sector of the country as an example Fernando said, “Railways holding multi-billion rupees worth of assets in fixed infrastructure and rolling stock but how often do we see trains running on these rails and at what speed? Do we need to sell or restructure with the participation of staff and credible investments? Food for thought. The shortage of public transport during peak hours, overcrowding, congestion, lack of planning and coordination, and fuel wastage are dilemmas that need urgent attention. This is just one worrisome institution which can be transformed from a national burden to a crown jewel.”

He elaborated further how Sri Lanka’s judicial process can also be improved by digital platforms to deliver justice without delay. Shedding insight, Fernando noted that citizens do not have access to appropriate legal redress and equitable relief due to the higher number of cases. Due to the lengthy time taken for resolution, the system is overburdened with physical documents and lack of integration between relevant institutions. Thus, a large number of citizens waste days in court and still come away with limited information relating to their cases.

Fernando added, “Our Agri-value chain faces issues, so do our overly burdened healthcare sector. We need to understand the challenges and address these issues. Critical sectors and services must be transformed into efficient, transparent, and profitable entities which in turn can transform people’s lives – this is the true system change the country needs. Currently, state welfare is offered to all citizens rich or poor which the government coffers cannot afford. Whereas the welfare offered should only be provided to the deserving who are at the bottom of the social strata through a digital platform identifying the poorest.”

“Yes, we are beset with issues and challenges – when crises are in motion, turning them into opportunities often requires new ways of seeing, thinking, and responding. SLT epitomizes how it can be done. SLT is a prime example of seizing opportunities and being able to bring impactful change for the nation,” Fernando opined.

April 21, 2022

Colombo, 20 April 2022: The management of SLT-MOBITEL, categorically denies the recent speculations and reports of a possible sale of Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) assets.

The company states that these reports have not been clarified from the SLT Board of Directors or the Secretary to the Treasury, being the entity that holds 49.5% of its shares.

SLT reassures its shareholders, customers and employees that such a decision has not been considered and it is committed to continue operations as is.

November 2, 2021

Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT) initiated legal action yesterday (01.11.2021) against SJB Parliamentarian Manusha Nanayakkara in the Colombo District Court, requesting him to pay a sum of Rs. One Billion as damages, averring that irreparable loss and damage has been caused to SLT’s brand image and reputation by grossly unfounded and false statements.

Mr. Nanayakkara, on 03^rd September 2021 alleged SLT hosted National Medicines and Regulatory Authorities (NMRA) data storage, and wrongfully implied that SLT and Chairman of SLT intentionally destroyed NMRA’s data for ulterior motives.

Under the legal action, SLT seeks for a Judicial declaration that the statements made by Mr. Nanayakkara was made with the intention of causing mischief and defaming the company.

SLT states Mr. Nanayakkara has acted with express malice against the company, unlawfully and against SLT’s legal rights, in making the above statement, and that Mr. Nanayakkara has no lawful defense based on truthfulness, public benefit or privilege.

Prior to instituting legal action, SLT sent two Letters of Demand to Mr. Nanayakkara requesting to publish a correction and to remove his erroneous posting from digital platforms to which Mr. Nanayakkara did not adhere to, even though at the time of him making the statement it was public knowledge that NMRA data was not held by SLT prior or after the incident and it was held by another company.

Further Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has initiated an investigation based on the statement made by the company on this issue and the CID has recorded a statement from Mr. Nanayakkara.

May 14, 2021

Group Profit After Tax up 14.3% year-on-year to Rs. 2.1 Bn
Group Revenue recorded at Rs. 24.7 Bn, 11.4% year-on-year growth
Group Operating Cash Flow almost tripled to Rs. 12.2 Bn for the quarter
Capital expenditure investment of Rs. 5.6 Bn for the quarter
Direct and indirect taxes including levies totalling Rs. 3.7 Bn was paid to the Government of Sri Lanka (“Government”), 1Q 2021

Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT) Group released its financial results for the first quarter of 2021, with a remarkable 14.3% year-on-year growth in Profit After Tax (PAT) to Rs. 2.1 Bn.

The Group revenue went up to Rs. 24.7 Bn for the period with a 11.4% year-on-year growth, strongly underpinned by the growth in revenues of FTTH, 4G LTE, mobile broadband services, PEOTV services and carrier domestic services. International voice revenue reflected a de-growth while international revenues from global transit and global data soared compared to the same period last year.

The EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation) of the Group improved to Rs. 9.7 Bn, a 13.6% year-on-year growth, lifting the EBITDA margin up to 39.4% from 38.6% in the same period last year. The surge in revenue largely contributed to the EBITDA growth. The growing capital expenditure in order to align with the global technological trends pushed the Depreciation and Amortisation of the Group up to Rs. 6.3 Bn, a 18.0% year-on-year increase.

The Operating Profit of the Group stood at Rs. 3.4 Bn, reflecting a 6.3% year-on-year growth resulting from the increase in Group EBITDA which was partly offset by the elevated Depreciation and Amortisation for the period. Interest expenses and finance cost charged to the Profit or Loss Statement increased to Rs. 0.8 Bn for the period under review while the FOREX losses declined to Rs. 0.3 Bn. The Profit Before Tax (PBT) rose to Rs. 2.8 Bn, up by 9.3% over the same period last year.

The growth in EBITDA coupled with the effective collection strategies of the Group almost tripled the Operating Cash Flow of the Group to Rs. 12.2 Bn for the period under review. Further, the Group managed to reduce the Long-Term Borrowings to Rs. 44.9 Bn as at the reporting date.

The holding company of the Group recorded an impressive 13.5% increase in revenue over the same period last year reaching Rs. 14.2 Bn. The PAT of the company went up to Rs. 1.4 Bn, reflecting a 16.2% year-on-year growth.

The mobile arm of the SLT Group, Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd too improved revenue for the quarter by 8.1% year-on-year to Rs. 11.6 Bn. The PAT of Mobitel soared during the period to Rs. 1.5 Bn which is a 65.4% year-on-year growth resulting from the increased revenue and the effective cost management measures.

The Group paid a total amount of Rs. 3.7 Bn as direct and indirect taxes including levies to the Government in the first quarter of 2021.

SLT Group Chairman, Mr. Rohan Fernando announced:

“I am extremely proud of my management team and my staff for delivering yet another solid quarter. Our business continued to accelerate in the first quarter with a double-digit growth in revenues and profits and with a robust operating cash flow. Consolidation of our Group Sales and Marketing under the SLT-MOBITEL unified branding contributed immensely in achieving the success we report in the first quarter. While uncertainty related to Covid-19 remains, we will stay focused on driving growth, building on favourable market trends, improving operational performance and delivering value for all our stakeholders.”

SLT Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Lalith Seneviratne remarked:

“Our first quarter financial performance represents a promising start to the year 2021. We commenced the year 2021 with the brand unification of SLT-MOBITEL which is another milestone in SLT Group’s legacy. The strategic journey of the SLT Group towards digital transformation has proven imperative with the present pandemic situation which has also demonstrated the critical role technology plays in everyday life. The Group remains resilient amidst the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic owing to our robust business execution coupled with our attractive product portfolio.”

SLT Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kiththi Perera stated:

“We are successfully progressing with our accelerated fibre expansion programme with an aim to provide ultra-speed Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) connections across the country. This year is pivotal to SLT since in mid-2021, SLT together with its mobile arm Mobitel aims at expanding and upgrading the present 4G network in view of providing an enhanced broadband experience and also to launch a pre-commercial 5G service using 3.5 GHz. In addition, SLT plans to invest in expanding its global network including the upcoming SEA-ME-WE 06 submarine cable system to connect to the world at the speed of Terra Bits per second. The domestic and global network expansions will be complimented by multiple digital initiatives in our efforts to continually improve customer experience and service levels.”

SLT Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Priyantha Fernandez commented:

“During this Covid-19 pandemic situation, SLT has provided an uninterrupted service to the nation and offered innovative yet affordable data packages to facilitate the shift towards work-from-home and study-from-home arrangements. Further, SLT in collaboration with Cisco and Millennium I.T.E.S.P. (Pvt) Ltd launched its new managed SD-WAN services to accelerate digitisation of enterprise and government customers in Sri Lanka. In addition, SLT-MOBITEL extended the PEO TV Go services to our mobile customers too to enjoy their favourite TV programmes.”

Mobitel Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Chandika Vitharana added:

“As the world continues to go through a challenging era due to the ongoing pandemic, SLT-MOBITEL which provides an indispensable and critical service under the prevailing conditions was able to create value to all its stakeholders. As the National Mobile Service Provider, Mobitel, the mobile arm of the SLT Group is aggressively expanding the network to rural areas to ensure no one is left behind in these difficult and challenging times. Many initiatives were carried out during this period to make Broadband accessible to all. Affordable bundle device offers to help increase smartphone penetration, attractive application-based data plans, mobile and home broadband plans to facilitate work-from-home and learn-from-home conditions are a few of the initiatives devised to make Broadband affordable and accessible to all segments of the society according to their needs. While making broadband available to all, SLT-MOBITEL is committed to providing uninterrupted connectivity to the nation during these turbulent times.”

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SLT-MOBITEL crowned ‘Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Award 2023’

SLT-MOBITEL’s education arm, SLT Training Centre hosts Graduation Ceremony supporting students step into brighter future

SLT-MOBITEL eTeleshop excels at BestWeb.LK 2023

Mount Lotus Hospitals unveils Sri Lanka’s very first SLT (Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty) laser technology to revolutionize glaucoma treatment

ComBank adds SLT & LECO to its Automatic Bill Settlement facility for credit card holders

SLT Training Centre and SLIM sign landmark agreement to develop nation’s sales workforce

Group Chairman SLT proposes four fundamental policies to transform loss-making SOEs

SLT denies reports of Asset Sale

SLT files legal action against SJB Parliamentarian Manusha Nanayakkara over false and defamatory statements

SLT Group Revenue recorded at Rs. 24.7 Bn in Q1 2021, Net Profit improved by 14%