No IDD Calls
The government has decided to limit Sri Lanka Telecoms public offering to the local market, amidst speculations of an impending snap poll.Plans to issue …
Technology
TXT Cash
Cellular operator, Celltel Lanka has introduced a secure mobile wallet, which enables its customers to make payments through text messages.The first of the …
Bell broadband caf’e9
In a bid to get a competitive edge Lanka Bell has tied up with Harris Corporation of USA to bring in a High-end wireless broadband network. Forty data links …
SLT Indian connection
Sri Lanka Telecom tied up with Indian Telecommunications company Bharti Telesonic to channel overseas traffic between the two countries.The direct link from …
Matchmaking
The first phase saw the CEO of US based Washington Technology Partners Inc., Abhishek Jain scope out Sri Lankan companies best suited to support selected US IT …
Wind Chimes
The new communications act floating in parliament at present, will decide Lanka Bells future business strategy, CEO Joey Mendoza says. For now the company is …
Overseas Call
Sri Lanka Telecom plans to issue Luxembourg traded global depository receipts as part of its public offering to foreign investors. Top SLT officials said the …
Intel Inside
Leading chipmaker Intel is bullish about the local market for its products. The company says the high social indicators and low penetration of computers leaves …
Open Codes
Computer software giants world over, make money by selling proprietary products. However few software developers in emerging economies market proprietary …
Home Extensions
Despite a lack of hype, Lanka Cellular Services, a subsidiary of Hutchison Whampoa Limited will roll out three more GSM switches in Colombo, Kandy and Galle as …
Northern Link
Sri Lanka Telecom says it has completed the initial phase of developing the dilapidated telecommunications network in Jaffna.Project Hope, which was to provide …
Faster Clicks
Intel Corp Tuesday introduced its highest performing desktop microprocessor, the new versions of Pentium 4 chip.At speeds now up to 2.8 GHz, the new processors …
SLT to buy Telstra stake of Mobitel
Sri Lanka Telecom has agreed to buy out the foreign shareholder in its associate company, Mobitel for 9.6 million dollars.Australian telecom giant Telstra, …
Telecom: Super Regulator and new law firm
Economic Reforms Ministry is seeking a consultant to draft laws for a super regulator for telecom, cable and broadcast media.The call for Expressions of …
Lap One
The Science & Technology Ministry sent out calls on Friday for a consultant to lay the groundwork for a telecomm and ICT regulator.Under the procurement …
Inter-Connect
Sri Lanka Telecom on Friday sealed a deal to buy out Telstras 60 percent stake in cellular operator Mobitel.SLT currently owns 40 percent of Mobitel, which is …
Laser Eyes
The Mass Communications Ministry on Thursday announced plans to set up a super watchdog to regulate telecomm, cables and broadcasting industry.The new …
Boarding Fees
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission has picked an Australian based law firm to map out a fresh route to interconnect between operators.The TRC said …
Doing IT Right
Hewlett-Packard (HP) is sprucing up its position in Sri Lanka to pitch for state and other large ICT initiatives, with a number of proposals already handed in. …
INFOTEL next month
The organizers have also put together a scheme to recognize champions in the industry through an awards