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January 4, 2024

Samsung Sri Lanka commends the recent initiative undertaken by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), a significant move toward ensuring the authenticity of mobile phones in the Sri Lankan market. The regulatory body’s commitment to mobile phone authentication aligns with Samsung’s dedication to providing its customers with quality products and ensuring a secure and authorized mobile experience.

TRCSL’s Deputy Director, Menaka Pathirana, has called upon the public to take an active role in verifying the registration status of their mobile phones before making a purchase. This initiative aims to empower consumers and enable them to make informed decisions when choosing a mobile device.

Samsung, a leading global technology company, fully supports TRCSL’s endeavor to enhance consumer protection in the mobile phone market. Mr.Thushara Rathnaweera, Head of Mobile Experience (Samsung Sri Lanka), expressed the company’s endorsement of the initiative, stating, “We applaud TRCSL’s commitment to ensuring the authenticity of mobile devices in the market. Samsung shares the vision of providing consumers with reliable and secure products, and we are fully aligned with TRCSL’s efforts to empower consumers through mobile authentication.”

As part of the initiative, individuals are encouraged to check the registration status of their mobile phones with TRCSL by sending a simple SMS to 1909. The format for the message is “IMEI <Space> (The 15-digit IMEI number of the new phone).” Upon sending the SMS, consumers will receive an immediate response confirming the authorization status by TRCSL.

For Samsung customers, this initiative reinforces the importance of prioritizing TRCSL-approved devices. To facilitate easy identification of authorized devices, Samsung encourages consumers to look for the “Authorized Partner” sticker on their devices. This sticker serves as a visible marker of TRCSL approval, providing customers with assurance and peace of mind regarding the authenticity of their Samsung mobile devices.

Mr.Rathnaweera further emphasized Samsung’s commitment to delivering quality products in alignment with TRCSL’s vision for consumer protection. He stated, “At Samsung, we prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of our customers. By endorsing TRCSL’s initiative, we aim to contribute to a mobile market that is not only technologically advanced but also trustworthy and secure.”

To assist consumers in checking the registration status of their mobile phones, Pathirana provided a straightforward method. Individuals can send an SMS with the format “IMEI <Space> (The 15-digit IMEI number of the phone)” to 1909. This quick and accessible process empowers consumers to verify the authenticity of their mobile devices, promoting transparency in the market.

As Sri Lanka’s No.1 smartphone brand, Samsung has an extensive network of national distributors, including island-wide authorized dealers of John Keells Office Automation and Softlogic Mobile Distribution. These authorized partners, easily identified by the Samsung logo outside their shops, provide genuine warranty and exclusive benefits.

Samsung’s commitment to offering TRC-approved products is evident through its distribution channels, including authorized partners such as Softlogic Retail, Singer, Singhagiri, and Damro, as well as network partners Dialog and Mobitel.

Mr. Thushara Rathnaweera, Head of Mobile Experience (Samsung Sri Lanka,) emphasized the exclusive deals and privileges offered by Samsung’s partners. He stated, “Our partners offer exclusive deals and privileges to Samsung customers, and we believe that our consumers should get the best deal out of their purchase. Our extensive line of partners offers great benefits for our consumers, and we would advise them to purchase from our partners to get the optimum Samsung experience.”

In addition to the brand’s recognition as the ‘People’s Youth Choice Brand of the Year’ for four consecutive years, Samsung Sri Lanka ensures a seamless experience for users with interactive diagnostics and optimization through the Samsung Members app. The brand’s helpline further provides troubleshooting support, reflecting Samsung’s commitment to customer satisfaction.

Always at the service of its customers, Samsung Sri Lanka invites users to enjoy peace of mind by choosing a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. With a focus on providing the best user experience, Samsung remains dedicated to delivering top-notch products and support services in Sri Lanka.

In conclusion, Samsung Sri Lanka applauds TRCSL’s initiative to ensure the authenticity of mobile phones in the market. By actively supporting this effort, Samsung reaffirms its commitment to consumer protection, quality assurance, and the delivery of secure and reliable products. As the mobile industry evolves, initiatives like these play a crucial role in fostering a consumer-centric environment where individuals can confidently embrace the latest technological advancements with trust and peace of mind.

May 4, 2023

Samsung, Sri Lanka’s No. 1 smartphone brand, reiterates that its partners Softlogic, John Keells Automation, Singer, Singhagiri, Damro, Daraz, Dialog and Mobitel offer exclusive Samsung genuine warranty with the purchase of TRCSL-approved Samsung devices.

It has been proven that buying a TRCSL smartphone is the best way to go when owning your smartphone. Approval must be obtained from Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) to import/ bring any kind of mobile phones/ devices to Sri Lanka which are connected to the Cellular Networks inserting a SIM, thus making this requirement a legality.

It provides consumers with a large amount of perks and advantages. buying a Samsung device through authorised sellers is the way to get your hands on a product with Genuine Manufacture warranty, which is authentic and TRCSL certified.

When purchasing from a Samsung authorized seller is distinctively important in several ways. When you order through a store, you can check out the various price categories and settle for one that is best suited to your budget.

Consumers always need to make sure to look for the TRCSL Sticker on their phone box when they buy a Samsung smartphone and make sure that it is original with the genuine warranty to get the best out of their device.

When a consumer purchases a TRCSL certified smartphone, they can ensure that they don’t miss out on Samsung’s one-year company warranty. And if they want to know if their smartphone is TRCSL certified, all they have to do is send an SMS to 1909 saying “IMEI (Space) IMEI Number” and they will get a message verifying their device.

“Our partners offer exclusive deals and privileges to Samsung customers and we believe that our consumers should get the best deal out of their purchase. Our extensive line of partners offers great benefits for our consumers and we would advise them to purchase from our partners to get the optimum Samsung experience,” said Mr SangHwa Song, Managing Director, Samsung Sri Lanka.

As Sri Lanka’s leading smartphone brand, Samsung has a portfolio of national distributors including island-wide authorised dealers of John Keells Office Automation and Softlogic Mobile Distribution, which can easily be identified by the Samsung logo placed outside the shop. The genuine warranty will also be provided through authorised partners – Softlogic Retail, Singer, Singhagiri and Damro, and Network Partners Dialog and Mobitel and through the online portals; Samsung E-Store, Daraz.lk, and MySoftlogic.lk. To add to the brand’s value further Samsung Sri Lanka provides TRC approved products only.

Always at your Service, wherever, whenever. Enjoy peace of mind when you choose to buy a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. The interactive diagnostics and optimization on the Samsung Members app make it easy to tune up the performance of your devices, while our helpline lets you troubleshoot problems when you need the extra support.

In Sri Lanka, Samsung has been recognized as the ‘People’s Youth Choice Brand of the Year’ for four consecutive years by Slim Sri Lanka’s review of the country’s most valuable brands. As Sri Lanka’s No.1 smartphone brand, Samsung’s customer base in the country spans across all age groups, particularly the Gen Z and Millennial segments.

March 30, 2023

To this day, it has been proven that buying a TRCSL smartphone is the best way to go when owning your smartphone. Approval must be obtained from the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) to import/ bring any kind of mobile phone/device to Sri Lanka which is connected to the Cellular Networks inserting a SIM, thus making this requirement a legality.

It provides consumers with a large number of perks and advantages. Buying a Samsung device directly through Samsung Sri Lanka or authorized sellers is the way to get your hands on a product that is genuine, authentic and TRCSL certified.

Purchasing from a Samsung-authorized seller is distinctively important in several ways. When you order through a store, you can check out the various price categories and settle for one that is best suited to your budget.

Consumers always need to make sure to look for the TRCSL Sticker on their phone box when they buy a Samsung smartphone and make sure that it is original, to get the best out of their device.

When a consumer purchases a TRCSL-certified smartphone, they can ensure that they don’t miss out on Samsung’s one-year company warranty. And if they want to know if their smartphone is TRCSL certified, all they have to do is send an SMS to 1909 saying “IMEI (Space) IMEI Number” and they will get a message verifying their device.

“We ensure to enlighten our customers with the fact that only our authorized dealers sell TRCSL-approved Samsung devices, especially because it comes with our warranty and it ensures that the quality of the smartphone, as well as the legal aspects of purchasing it, are covered in one go. This is why we ask our consumers to visit our stores and check for the “Authorized Samsung Dealer” sign before purchasing any Samsung product,” said Mr Sang Hwa Song, Managing Director, Samsung Sri Lanka.

Remember to buy a TRCSL-certified Samsung mobile, so that consumers don’t have to miss out on our one-year company warranty and can get the best out of their device!

In Sri Lanka, Samsung has been recognized as the ‘Most Loved Electronics Brand’ for three consecutive years by Brand Finance Lanka’s review of the country’s most valuable brands. As Sri Lanka’s No.1 smartphone brand, Samsung’s customer base in the country spans all age groups, particularly the Gen Z and Millennial segments.

January 19, 2022

Supporting Telecommunications Regulatory Commission’s (TRCSL) Gamata Sanniwedanaya initiative to create a digitally inclusive Sri Lanka, Airtel Lanka announced the completion of another tower in Welekumbura, Ratnapura. The newly commissioned 4G tower will for the first time enable true mobility, improved speeds, indoor coverage and latency. This will translate into an optimised, reliable 4G experience for a total population in the region of 33,737, leveraging on Airtel’s drastically improved, world-class 4G network coverage.

December 20, 2021

Team ‘Futurecasters’ representing 10 university talents among the 18 young Sri Lankan university talents who recently took part at the Huawei Seeds for the Future became winners of the Tech4Good project in their class group among the student teams from Singapore, Brunei and Sri Lanka. The team is also shortlisted to join the Global Tech4Good Competition organized by Huawei that is scheduled to be held in January, 2022. Tech4Good project also enabled students formed into teams to create solutions that would leverage technologies to address a social or economic issues affecting the global and each group worked with mentors to provide guidance on their projects.

Team ‘Futurecasters’ that included 10 young talents from University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, National School of Business Management, Sri Lanka International Buddhist Campus and Horizon College of Business and Technology became the winners and the other team of 8 young talents from Sri Lanka Team UOC were from University of Colombo. A total of 18 young Sri Lankan university students from 6 different universities pursuing careers in fields of Information Communication Technology (ICT), computer science, software engineering and networking successfully completed and graduated from Huawei Seeds for the Future 2021 ICT programme.

Newly launched, Tech4Good Group Project is a part of Huawei’s global CSR programme – Seeds for the Future and gives the challenge to student participants to examine how to use technology to address the World’s or their society’s most pressing social, health and environmental issues, while encouraging university students to increase their social entrepreneurship ability, problem-solving capabilities, and leadership skills through team work with participants from many different countries across the world.

The winning team of students from Sri Lanka – ‘Futurecasters’ presented a technological solution in terms of an application to one of the key health issues that today’s modern ICT employees and workforce face globally – to address the challenge of maintaining people to keep the appropriate sitting posture while sitting for a long time in front of computers.

The 2021 Huawei Seeds for the Future program consisted of training via live-streamed sessions as well as pre-recorded courses accessible on Huawei’s online platform. In addition to the sessions, students had the opportunity to take a virtual tour of Huawei’s state-of-the-art Exhibition Halls and engaged in hands-on, practical exercises with ICT training in latest technologies. Further students were also able to interact with and learn from top industry experts on a wide range of topics, from ICT Advanced Cloud Computing, 5G, IOT Technologies, Smart Homes, Smart Cities and to the Evolving Role of ICT in the Economy, Digital Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Personal Effectiveness and Cultural Awareness.

The graduation ceremony of Huawei Seeds for the Future took place on Monday, 13^th December 2021 and was held online with the representation of Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the People’s Republic of China Dr. Palitha Kohonna, Secretary to the Ministry of Education Prof. Kapila Perera Secretary Minister of Education and Huawei officials. The Graduation ceremony also showcased students’ talents including a performance of a Cultural Song.

Speaking at the Graduation Ceremony Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the People’s Republic of China, Dr. Palitha Kohonna said that “With Sri Lanka embracing digitalization to rapidly progress in its’ economy, the contribution made by Huawei is invaluable and that it will be consistent with the values and policies of the government of Sri Lanka to digitalize the economy”.

“I would like to congratulate the students as they embark on their exciting ICT careers in future and would like to thank Huawei for the magnanimous gesture for making this opportunity available to our youngsters in Sri Lanka” Ambassador added.

Meanwhile addressing the Huawei Seeds for the Future graduates, Secretary to the Ministry of Education Prof. Kapila Perera also congratulated students wishing a happy and a safe journey in their future careers adding that “I hope that you all will be greater assets to our economy and give back what you learn with best abilities to build our nation. Education is the most shinning jewellery that will make you excel with the power tool of Knowledge to secure your future in times of challenge, and in times of needs. For you all the youngsters, it will be the key to the door to a better life”.

“I also look forward to more strategic collaborations with Huawei as a way to continue nurturing our young Sri Lanka and providing them with the necessary skills and knowledge for them to compete in the digital world to be competitive” Secretary to the Ministry of Education Prof. Kapila Perera said adding that government is rapidly taking efforts to develop ICT infrastructure in education with the support of national telecom operator SLT and telecom regulator TRCSL through initiatives such as connecting over 10,000 schools with high speed connectivity to facilitate education in modern era for the benefit of future generations.

Speaking at the event via online Vice President of Huawei Enterprise Business Group Indika De Zoysa further explained that ICT Sector in Sri Lanka has been identified as a top export industry projected to earn over US $ 3 billion annually by 2024, currently Sri Lanka’s Software and ICT exports earn nearly US $ 1.3 billion to US $ 1.5 billion annually and therefore there is ample opportunity for youth in Sri Lanka to join the ICT industry since the requirement is about 300,000 workforce.

“Therefore ICT companies like us at Huawei is committed to upskill the youth talent of Sri Lanka and during the recent two year period we have implemented several programmes with stakeholders such as Ministry of Education and State Ministry of Skills Development, Vocational Education, Research and Innovation to help the youth generation to acquire skills and necessary knowledge in the ICT sector so that they are competitive to meet the demand of the future job market” Vice President of Huawei Enterprise Business Group Indika De Zoysa added . He further thanked Ministry of Education for continuous support extended towards Huawei Seeds for the Future programme in Sri Lanka and congratulated the students.

To date with this year’s 18 students, a total of 74 Sri Lanka university talents have participated in Seeds for the Future, and now in its 6th year in Sri Lanka, with 2021 the programme is now an annual symbolic project in Sri Lanka’s ICT Sector and Education Sector, carried out under by Huawei in corporation with the Ministry of Education in Sri Lanka.

December 13, 2021

SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT, Telecommunications and Mobile Services Provider has facilitated the installation of the first rural 4G tower in Kurunegala District under the ‘Gamata Sanniwedanaya’ project which aims to empower Sri Lanka with 100% 4G LTE connectivity.

Located in the Hiruwalpola, Kurunegala, this tower was inaugurated as part of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka’s (TRCSL) ‘Gamata Sanniwedanaya’ project, aimed at ensuring all rural communities are equipped with the necessary connectivity infrastructure. SLT-MOBITEL is committed to drive adoption of broadband-based consumer and enterprise services by further expanding the broadband footprint, achieved by facilitating the TRCSL’s ‘Gamata Sanniwedanaya’ project which aims to provide superior connectivity to all Sri Lankans.

As the National ICT Solutions Provider, SLT-MOBITEL has taken innovative steps towards digital transformation and leading the nation to adopt new age technologies such as NB-IOT, 5G, AI, and Big Data among others as it works towards bridging the digital divide.

Showcasing network excellence, SLT-MOBITEL Mobile has been consecutively adjudged by Ookla, the global leader in internet speed testing, as the fastest mobile network in Sri Lanka in 2019, 2020 and in 1H of 2021.

As part of its central role in the digital transformation of Sri Lanka, to-date SLT-MOBITEL has fuelled investments of over USD 800 million in shaping Sri Lanka’s ICT landscape and has utilised LKR 1.5Bn in 5G related technologies which includes 5G testing, 5G trialling and public demonstrations.

July 6, 2021

Commissions first 4G Tower under the Gamata Sanniwedanaya Project in Panana

Colombo, July 05, 2021 – Extending its support towards bridging the digital divide, SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT, Telecommunications and Mobile Services Provider, facilitated the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka’s (TRCSL) ‘Gamata Sanniwedanaya’ Project by commissioning the first 4G tower in Panana, Weligepola on Monday, July 5, 2021.

Oshada Senanayake, Director General – TRCSL, Lalith Seneviratne, Group CEO – SLT-MOBITEL, Chandika Vitharana, Acting CEO – Mobitel (Pvt.) Ltd., members of the senior management from SLT-MOBITEL and government officials and other dignitaries graced the occasion.

This is the first 4G tower commissioned under the Gamata Sanniwedayana Project and it will further improve connectivity for the Sabaragamuba Province. A line up of other locations are being developed under the same initiative as SLT-MOBITEL continue with the planning efforts for the other districts under the same scheme with TRCSL leadership. Facilitating the infrastructure needs of both private and public sectors, SLT-MOBITEL’s partnership with TRCSL’s will bring to life the core vision of providing 100 percent 4G LTE connectivity to the nation by facilitating infrastructure requirements to address the digital connectivity challenges faced by rural communities. SLT-MOBITEL’s support to the project also drives forward the nation’s efforts towards a digital transformation.

April 7, 2021

April 5, 2021: Working in partnership with the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), Airtel Lanka, added its support to ‘Gamata Sanniwedanaya’ to eliminate coverage ‘dark spots’ island-wide.

As the 1^st phase of the initiative, Gamata Sanniwedanaya aims to facilitate construction of 37 new signal towers in the Ratnapura district. The digitisation of rural communities will help keep anyone connected and productive in their daily lives, supporting seamless distance-learning and flexible working requirements.

Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony, TRCSL Director General Oshada Senanayake said: “The bold steps that we are taking today under the ‘Gamata Sanniwedanaya’ initiative will lay the foundation for Sri Lanka’s accelerated transformation into a vibrant, digitalised regional hub for tech, ICT and related services. This starts with bridging the digital divide for rural communities. By the end of 2020, this initiative will have covered 10 districts, and by 2022 we will have achieved 100% coverage island-wide. This will create immense growth potential across Sri Lanka for all her citizens.”

Part of a progressive national effort led by TRCSL to ensure seamless mobile and data connectivity island-wide, the ‘Gamata Sanniwedanaya’ initiative aims to bridge the digital gap by providing equal access to mobile connectivity for all Sri Lankans.

“Airtel’s mission is centred on enriching lives for all Sri Lankans. With digitalisation expanding to cover every facet of daily life at an exponential rate, it is essential and empowering to ensure that reliable mobile connectivity is available to all our citizens. We are therefore proud to partner with TRCSL on this vital and visionary initiative,” Airtel CEO/MD, Ashish Chandra said.

With Airtel’s purpose-built 4G network also coming into play in the near future, users will be able to experience drastically improved indoor coverage, with stronger signal penetration leaving almost no room for dead zones that can cause network interruptions. Faster speeds and a host of other digital services are also part of the package, proving ideal for online classes and anyone working from home.

February 19, 2021

Gamata Sanniwedanaya envisions provision of 100% 4G Broadband coverage across the nation

As the National ICT and Telecommunications Service Provider, SLT-MOBITEL recorded yet another historic milestone by facilitating the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka’s (TRCSL) ‘Gamata Sanniwedanaya’ Project which aims to empower rural areas with supreme connectivity solutions.

The ground-breaking ceremony of the project took place at the hilltop village of Ihalagalagama in Ratnapura. The ceremony was graced by a number of distinguished dignitaries from the TRCSL, SLT-MOBITEL and other relevant government authorities such as the Central Environment Authority, Urban Development Authority, the Imbulpe Divisional Secretariat, the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) – Ratnapura District Office and the Ceylon Electricity Board, Ratnapura.

The ‘Gamata Sanniwedanaya’ initiative champions the TRCSL’s prime objective of powering Sri Lanka with 100% 4G/Broadband coverage. Understanding this national vision, SLT-MOBITEL as the National Telecommunication Service Provider came forward to facilitate this project as it also falls in line with the company’s commitment to bridging the digital divide and leading the nation towards an info com and knowledge rich society.

Adding his comments about their stance with TRCSL, SLT-MOBITEL Group CEO, Mr. Lalith Seneviratne stated, “SLT-MOBITEL strives to maintain a strong commitment towards integrating our expertise in the info com and technology sphere and enable the development of the nation’s progress when it comes to telecom infrastructure and connectivity. As the National ICT and Telecommunication Service Provider, we commend the efforts taken by the Director General Oshada Senanayake and will continue to support TRCSL to lead Sri Lanka towards the next phase of digital revolution.”

Sharing his thoughts on the ground-breaking ceremony, TRCSL Director General, Mr. Oshada Senanayake acknowledged, “In line with our vision to digitally transform Sri Lanka with sustainable and cutting-edge connectivity infrastructure through the Gamata Sanniwedanaya project, we would like to extend our gratitude for the support we have had from telecom operators and all other stakeholders who are working in close collaboration to facilitate this national project. The initiative to establish island wide connectivity would define the success of Sri Lanka’s digital road map of envisioning a digital economy and a smart society.”

The ground-breaking ceremony included a number of segments where a token of appreciation was presented to TRCSL Director General, Mr. Oshada Senanayake by the SLT-MOBITEL Senior Management for his tireless efforts and relentless dedication in guiding the telecommunication sector to transform Sri Lanka with digitalisation.

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SLT-MOBITEL facilitates TRCSL’s ‘Gamata Sanniwedanaya’ Project at Ihalagalagama, Ratnapura