Sri Lanka Telecom Industry

phil.froelich · January 19th, 2007, 12:45 PM

Hey guyz this thread is all about the large telecommunications industry in Sri Lanka; Fixed-Line and Mobile... Bharti Airtel from India more info below...

Indian Visitor
18 January 2007 18:07:57
Sri Lanka picks India's Bharti for fifth mobile operator

January 18, 2007 (LBO) – India's Bharti Airtel Ltd has been tentatively picked to take up a slot as Sri Lanka's fifth mobile phone operator, the island's telecom watchdog said Thursday.

"We have issued an offer letter to Bharti, who have a month to make a 4 milllion dollar payment to collect the license," Telecommunications Regulatory Commission Director General, Kanchana Ratwatte told LBO.

Bharti has also promised to invest 100 million dollars within the first year of operation, Ratwatte said adding that the Indian operator plans to rollout the network by the end of this year, offering second and third generation (2G and 3G) services.

Bharti Mittal, Bharti's Chairman said the Sri Lankan operations, will be the first international foray for the company and is in line with the group's plans to expand into the South Asian region.

"The South Asian region offers tremendous growth opportunities and Sri Lanka is a very promising market for telecom services," he said adding that "Bharti Airtel with its extensive experience and unique business model will strive to offer world-class services at affordable rates to the people of Sri Lanka."

Telecom, is one of the fastest growth sectors in this South Asian island of 19.5 million people and the Central Bank estimates that 4.5 million users have mobile phones as at end 2006.

Dialog Telekoma, a unit of Telekom Malaysia, dominates the landscape with over 3-million subscribers on its network, followed by Mobitel, Celltel Lanka Ltd and Hutchinson.

Add info about fixed-line Telco Companies and more below...

sjinadasa · January 19th, 2007, 12:59 PM

So how good is Airtel in India ? Hopefully this won't be another Hutch. BTW I've hated their ads on Sat TV

phil.froelich · January 21st, 2007, 04:01 AM

Airtel seems good as they will invest 100 million USD in one year so i think if they really try their best they could become numebr 2. in the Mobile Phone Industry after dialog...

Beginer · January 21st, 2007, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phil.froelich

Airtel seems good as they will invest 100 million USD in one year so i think if they really try their best they could become numebr 2. in the Mobile Phone Industry after dialog...

Hi I did y studies in India, so i kno bout Airtel. its the #1 provider in India. its reli gonna kick ass here. lol. no wonder dialog is diversifying, it bought over CBN sat http://www.cbnsat.com/ recently.

Fusionist · January 21st, 2007, 07:31 AM

yes from what I hear Airtel seems to be the preferred network in India so it can't be that bad.

phil.froelich · January 22nd, 2007, 03:43 PM

Yeah, but Dialog is to established plus Telekom Malaysia would just help Dialog if they needed more7new services, why dont they venture into fixed-line too, but i still think Airtel will be No.2 in SL Mofo Industry...

nitzomoe · January 22nd, 2007, 05:19 PM

fixed line is the old telecom tech, eventually with 4G plus wireless we'll see many of the landline services along with television and cellular coming together in one spectrum format called UMB.

Anniyan · January 22nd, 2007, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjinadasa

So how good is Airtel in India ? Hopefully this won't be another Hutch. BTW I've hated their ads on Sat TV

Did you hate Airtel Ad??

I have always admired Airtel’s advertising campaigns.

my fav ad: http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...q=airtel&hl=en

sjinadasa · January 23rd, 2007, 02:28 PM

Ooh.. I was wrong, Airtel ads are interesting (even though i don't understand a word in the ad that are on currently). I hated the Hutch Ads with the dog..

phil.froelich · January 23rd, 2007, 03:20 PM

Yeah, Hutch is not good at all in SL only 8% of Market share lousy connection etc.

nitzomoe · January 25th, 2007, 09:26 PM

but they're the cheapest. i got scammed thinking of only the price and the moment i left colombo no coverage whatsoever.

phil.froelich · January 26th, 2007, 10:44 AM

Really, no coverage at all? Did you get a permanent connection or temporary...

PCK · January 26th, 2007, 11:52 AM

hey guys celltell is no mre celltell...its tigo!!!!! odd name....

PCK · January 26th, 2007, 12:09 PM

Celltel marks expansion with Tigo
Walter Liyanarachchi

LAUNCH: Present moves in the administration to reach a consensus among parties will pave the way for the business sector to look ahead to a bright future, CEO, Celltel Lanka Dumindra Ratnayake said at the launch of Tigo coinciding with the major expansion of the GSM network in 2006 undertaken by Celltel.

After more than a year of market investigation the launch of Tigo represents another step in the process of Tigo connecting people in ways that enable them to communicate how and when they want, and ultimately to deliver the convenience in

LAUNCH:Tigo CEO Dumindra Ratnayaka and Commercial Director Aniljith Singh at the launch of the Tigo brand.

Picture by Sumanachandra Ariyawansa

communication that people seek, Ratnayake said.

“The current mobile users and also people who are not using mobiles will be able to gain accessibility to the new introduction to Tigo which now covers all corners of the island”, he said.

“The Tigo experience can be enjoyed with the Tigo Power Sim, for only Rs. 450, that allows one touch connection to the GPRS services through its menu, allowing customers to enter the exciting world of Value Added Services like tones, wallpapers, animations with the latest content and service features.

Two new tariff packages are available targeting both economy and high users, namely the “no validity 2 minute incoming free package and Rs. 600 validity, incoming totally free package”.

Celltell’s existing customers can continue enjoying current services, and can use Tigo cards for reloading and\or can change to the attractive new Tigo tarif packages, by dialling a short code, Ratnayake said.

“In doing so we are determined to be not just a part of your communication activities, instead, Tigo’s ultimate ambition is to become as much a part of the Sri Lankan lifestyle - as we have become in many different and diverse communities around the world.

So in many ways today represents the “start of a new beginning” for the Sri Lankan mobile market, and we extend an invitation to all of you here today and to the wider community of Sri Lanka to,” he said.
http://www.dailynews.lk/

PCK · January 26th, 2007, 12:12 PM

Sri Lanka goes WiMax with Dialog Broadband
announcement: Dialog Broadband Networks (DBN) announced the provision of WiMAX (World Interoperability for Microwave Access) Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) services to selected customers in Hambantota, Matara, Galle, Kurunegala, Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa.

The company aims to roll-out coverage to other districts over the next few months.

Chief Operating Officer of Dialog Broadband Networks Upali Gajanaike paid tribute to the vision and direction of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) with respect to the facilitation of the country's first WiMAX implementation, "the progressive technology adoption policies of the TRCSL has once again resulted in a key milestone for Sri Lanka.

Following close on the launch of the region's first 3G service, the launch of pilot WiMAX services in collaboration with several commercial entities, gives Sri Lanka a head start in the delivery of Broadband Wireless Access Services".

Describing the benefits of Broadband Wireless Access using WiMAX

technology, Chief Technology Officer of Dialog Broadband Networks Vajira Jayasinghe, had this to say "WiMAX provides Broadband Internet access across the footprint of the wireless network, enabling anywhere-anytime access to high speed broadband".

www.dailynews.lk

great news coming from dialog!! and what happened to SLT's WIMAX??? hear they wre fixing it up and all?? u guys heard anything???

sjinadasa · January 26th, 2007, 12:35 PM

I thought it was just rumor, but wow, weird name. I also see that they are not very concerned about the environment, due to their stupid poster campaign. Almost all the places that were recently cleared of posters now have that stupid looking blue posters pasted in 2 long parallel lines.

Beginer · January 26th, 2007, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anniyan

Did you hate Airtel Ad??

I have always admired Airtel’s advertising campaigns.

my fav ad: http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...q=airtel&hl=en

yeah i infact love both.. the indian ads are amazin..

Beginer · January 26th, 2007, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjinadasa

I thought it was just rumor, but wow, weird name. I also see that they are not very concerned about the environment, due to their stupid poster campaign. Almost all the places that were recently cleared of posters now have that stupid looking blue posters pasted in 2 long parallel lines.

agreed 100%, i cant belive them being so stupid... u change your trading name, and its quite understood u gotta make a difference in all aspects... not jus changing their moto to revolutionary cellular service or some bulshit like dat.... and comin up wit some sick posters like dat.. neways celltel is dead now.. dun think anyone would go for it nemore.. poor bastards..

phil.froelich · January 26th, 2007, 04:14 PM

Ya, Celltel gave their lead away and i dont think they will ever be where they were 10 Years ago...

nitzomoe · January 27th, 2007, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PCK

Sri Lanka goes WiMax with Dialog Broadband
announcement: Dialog Broadband Networks (DBN) announced the provision of WiMAX (World Interoperability for Microwave Access) Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) services to selected customers in Hambantota, Matara, Galle, Kurunegala, Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa.

The company aims to roll-out coverage to other districts over the next few months.

Chief Operating Officer of Dialog Broadband Networks Upali Gajanaike paid tribute to the vision and direction of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) with respect to the facilitation of the country's first WiMAX implementation, "the progressive technology adoption policies of the TRCSL has once again resulted in a key milestone for Sri Lanka.

Following close on the launch of the region's first 3G service, the launch of pilot WiMAX services in collaboration with several commercial entities, gives Sri Lanka a head start in the delivery of Broadband Wireless Access Services".

Describing the benefits of Broadband Wireless Access using WiMAX

technology, Chief Technology Officer of Dialog Broadband Networks Vajira Jayasinghe, had this to say "WiMAX provides Broadband Internet access across the footprint of the wireless network, enabling anywhere-anytime access to high speed broadband".

www.dailynews.lk

great news coming from dialog!! and what happened to SLT's WIMAX??? hear they wre fixing it up and all?? u guys heard anything???

Sri lanka is leading the way in something finally!

January 23rd, 2007, 02:28 PM	#9
sjinadasa SL Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colombo Posts: 980 Likes (Received): 11	Ooh.. I was wrong, Airtel ads are interesting (even though i don't understand a word in the ad that are on currently). I hated the Hutch Ads with the dog.. Last edited by sjinadasa; January 23rd, 2007 at 02:41 PM.

January 26th, 2007, 11:52 AM	#13
PCK Street Soldier!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Colombo Posts: 529 Likes (Received): 1	hey guys celltell is no mre celltell...its tigo!!!!! odd name.... __________________ You Ain't Famous Until My Mother Has Heard Of You...

January 26th, 2007, 12:09 PM	#14
PCK Street Soldier!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Colombo Posts: 529 Likes (Received): 1	Celltel marks expansion with Tigo Walter Liyanarachchi LAUNCH: Present moves in the administration to reach a consensus among parties will pave the way for the business sector to look ahead to a bright future, CEO, Celltel Lanka Dumindra Ratnayake said at the launch of Tigo coinciding with the major expansion of the GSM network in 2006 undertaken by Celltel. After more than a year of market investigation the launch of Tigo represents another step in the process of Tigo connecting people in ways that enable them to communicate how and when they want, and ultimately to deliver the convenience in LAUNCH:Tigo CEO Dumindra Ratnayaka and Commercial Director Aniljith Singh at the launch of the Tigo brand. Picture by Sumanachandra Ariyawansa communication that people seek, Ratnayake said. “The current mobile users and also people who are not using mobiles will be able to gain accessibility to the new introduction to Tigo which now covers all corners of the island”, he said. “The Tigo experience can be enjoyed with the Tigo Power Sim, for only Rs. 450, that allows one touch connection to the GPRS services through its menu, allowing customers to enter the exciting world of Value Added Services like tones, wallpapers, animations with the latest content and service features. Two new tariff packages are available targeting both economy and high users, namely the “no validity 2 minute incoming free package and Rs. 600 validity, incoming totally free package”. Celltell’s existing customers can continue enjoying current services, and can use Tigo cards for reloading and\or can change to the attractive new Tigo tarif packages, by dialling a short code, Ratnayake said. “In doing so we are determined to be not just a part of your communication activities, instead, Tigo’s ultimate ambition is to become as much a part of the Sri Lankan lifestyle - as we have become in many different and diverse communities around the world. So in many ways today represents the “start of a new beginning” for the Sri Lankan mobile market, and we extend an invitation to all of you here today and to the wider community of Sri Lanka to,” he said. http://www.dailynews.lk/ __________________ You Ain't Famous Until My Mother Has Heard Of You...

January 26th, 2007, 12:12 PM	#15
PCK Street Soldier!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Colombo Posts: 529 Likes (Received): 1	Sri Lanka goes WiMax with Dialog Broadband announcement: Dialog Broadband Networks (DBN) announced the provision of WiMAX (World Interoperability for Microwave Access) Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) services to selected customers in Hambantota, Matara, Galle, Kurunegala, Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa. The company aims to roll-out coverage to other districts over the next few months. Chief Operating Officer of Dialog Broadband Networks Upali Gajanaike paid tribute to the vision and direction of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) with respect to the facilitation of the country's first WiMAX implementation, "the progressive technology adoption policies of the TRCSL has once again resulted in a key milestone for Sri Lanka. Following close on the launch of the region's first 3G service, the launch of pilot WiMAX services in collaboration with several commercial entities, gives Sri Lanka a head start in the delivery of Broadband Wireless Access Services". Describing the benefits of Broadband Wireless Access using WiMAX technology, Chief Technology Officer of Dialog Broadband Networks Vajira Jayasinghe, had this to say "WiMAX provides Broadband Internet access across the footprint of the wireless network, enabling anywhere-anytime access to high speed broadband". www.dailynews.lk great news coming from dialog!! and what happened to SLT's WIMAX??? hear they wre fixing it up and all?? u guys heard anything??? __________________ You Ain't Famous Until My Mother Has Heard Of You...

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January 19th, 2007, 12:45 PM	#1
phil.froelich Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colombo Posts: 1,789 Likes (Received): 0	Sri Lanka Telecom Industry Hey guyz this thread is all about the large telecommunications industry in Sri Lanka; Fixed-Line and Mobile... Bharti Airtel from India more info below... Indian Visitor 18 January 2007 18:07:57 Sri Lanka picks India's Bharti for fifth mobile operator January 18, 2007 (LBO) – India's Bharti Airtel Ltd has been tentatively picked to take up a slot as Sri Lanka's fifth mobile phone operator, the island's telecom watchdog said Thursday. "We have issued an offer letter to Bharti, who have a month to make a 4 milllion dollar payment to collect the license," Telecommunications Regulatory Commission Director General, Kanchana Ratwatte told LBO. Bharti has also promised to invest 100 million dollars within the first year of operation, Ratwatte said adding that the Indian operator plans to rollout the network by the end of this year, offering second and third generation (2G and 3G) services. Bharti Mittal, Bharti's Chairman said the Sri Lankan operations, will be the first international foray for the company and is in line with the group's plans to expand into the South Asian region. "The South Asian region offers tremendous growth opportunities and Sri Lanka is a very promising market for telecom services," he said adding that "Bharti Airtel with its extensive experience and unique business model will strive to offer world-class services at affordable rates to the people of Sri Lanka." Telecom, is one of the fastest growth sectors in this South Asian island of 19.5 million people and the Central Bank estimates that 4.5 million users have mobile phones as at end 2006. Dialog Telekoma, a unit of Telekom Malaysia, dominates the landscape with over 3-million subscribers on its network, followed by Mobitel, Celltel Lanka Ltd and Hutchinson. Add info about fixed-line Telco Companies and more below...

January 19th, 2007, 12:59 PM	#2
sjinadasa SL Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colombo Posts: 980 Likes (Received): 11	So how good is Airtel in India ? Hopefully this won't be another Hutch. BTW I've hated their ads on Sat TV

January 21st, 2007, 04:01 AM	#3
phil.froelich Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colombo Posts: 1,789 Likes (Received): 0	Airtel seems good as they will invest 100 million USD in one year so i think if they really try their best they could become numebr 2. in the Mobile Phone Industry after dialog...

January 21st, 2007, 07:31 AM	#5
Fusionist unBANNED Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,621 Likes (Received): 1	yes from what I hear Airtel seems to be the preferred network in India so it can't be that bad.

January 22nd, 2007, 03:43 PM	#6
phil.froelich Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colombo Posts: 1,789 Likes (Received): 0	Yeah, but Dialog is to established plus Telekom Malaysia would just help Dialog if they needed more7new services, why dont they venture into fixed-line too, but i still think Airtel will be No.2 in SL Mofo Industry...

January 22nd, 2007, 05:19 PM	#7
nitzomoe Scarebarian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 597 Likes (Received): 1	fixed line is the old telecom tech, eventually with 4G plus wireless we'll see many of the landline services along with television and cellular coming together in one spectrum format called UMB.

January 23rd, 2007, 03:20 PM	#10
phil.froelich Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colombo Posts: 1,789 Likes (Received): 0	Yeah, Hutch is not good at all in SL only 8% of Market share lousy connection etc.

January 25th, 2007, 09:26 PM	#11
nitzomoe Scarebarian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 597 Likes (Received): 1	but they're the cheapest. i got scammed thinking of only the price and the moment i left colombo no coverage whatsoever.

January 26th, 2007, 10:44 AM	#12
phil.froelich Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colombo Posts: 1,789 Likes (Received): 0	Really, no coverage at all? Did you get a permanent connection or temporary...

January 26th, 2007, 12:35 PM	#16
sjinadasa SL Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colombo Posts: 980 Likes (Received): 11	I thought it was just rumor, but wow, weird name. I also see that they are not very concerned about the environment, due to their stupid poster campaign. Almost all the places that were recently cleared of posters now have that stupid looking blue posters pasted in 2 long parallel lines.

January 26th, 2007, 04:14 PM	#19
phil.froelich Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colombo Posts: 1,789 Likes (Received): 0	Ya, Celltel gave their lead away and i dont think they will ever be where they were 10 Years ago...