SLT empowers Twenty20

Sri Lanka Telecom, has provided internet through Ethernet connectivity, high speed Wi-Fi access and optical fibre connectivity to all venues in the ICC World Twenty20 Championship 2012 through 'SLT Intelligent Solutions'.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Championship commenced on September 26 at the Galle International Cricket Stadium.

The CEO SLT, Greg Young said, “We are very proud to be the telecommunications providers for the Twenty20 world Cup which is being played in Sri Lanka.

The fast paced action of the T20 is being showcased to the world with fast paced communication using state-of-the-art communication methods via high speed Wi-Fi connectivity.

“With the development of the Mahinda Rajapakse International Cricket Stadium, Sooriyawewa, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium and the refurbishment of the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, SLT invested heavily to extend its Metro Ethernet connectivity powered by ultra speed optical fibre cables to all venues,” he said.

“The requirement and demand for telecommunication services were significantly higher this time, therefore SLT has taken additional measures such as enabling the Galle international Cricket Stadium with Metro Ethernet capability, extending optical fibre connectivity within the venues to cater to a greater scope and expanding Wi-Fi reach with the latest infrastructure to cover a larger area,” Young said.

This connectivity empowers ICC officials and media personnel who cover the event, with second by second updates. SLT maintenance teams are operating on 24 x 7 basis during the period of the tournament.