Mobitel turns 20
Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel celebrates twenty years this month.
Commencing operations in 1993, Mobitel was one of the foremost mobile
service providers in Sri Lanka, beginning operations using first
generation cellular technology, Advanced Mobile Phone System (AMPS)/Time
division multiple access (TDMA).
Nimal Welgama |
Nimal Welgama |
"The company is in the process of upgrading its network. The current
stage of expansion is slated to add 1,800 new base stations islandwide,
aiming at 100 percent population coverage. With the development and
transformation that Mobitel is undergoing, it is poised to assume a lead
role in bringing cutting edge mobile technology that would help shape
the next phase of ICT technological development in Sri Lanka," a
spokesman for the compnay said.
The Chairman of Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel, Nimal Welgama said, "The
philosophy of Mobitel is 'We Care. Always'. As such the company has
continued to deliver upon this promise by being customer centric for the
past twenty years. Our subscriber base spans from businessmen to farmers
in the farthest corners of the island."
"The service Mobitel offers stands testament to the numerous awards
we have won over the years, for the strength of our brand, for our
engineering excellence."
"Mobitel has expanded its customer care infrastructure to the
Northern and Southern regions of the country by opening contact centres
in Sooriyaweva and Mullaitivu. This resulted in creating new ICT-based
employment opportunities for youth. The company also set up an IT
Development Centre in Kegalle," Welgama said.
Mobitel with the Ministry of Telecommunication and Information
Technology offered Upahara value-added internet service. The new 'Upahara
Internet' offers free HSPA mobile broadband dongles to all existing
Upahara voice customers who are state sector employees.
The company recorded an net profit surpassing the Rs.1 b in Q3, 2012.
Mobitel's CEO, Lalith de Silva said, "Twenty years ago, Sri Lanka
witnessed the formation of a world-class corporate personality. Today,
built upon a brand promise of 'We Care, Always', Mobitel strives to
uplift livelihoods, create new opportunities and develop Sri Lanka's ICT
landscape."
"With investments counting over $ 500 m, Mobitel continues to stay
deeply committed towards creating memorable customer experiences through
a range of innovative products and services," he said.
"While celebrating our 20th anniversary, we at Sri Lanka Telecom
Mobitel look towards the future with optimism and courage, to be the
driving force of the ICT industry contributing, towards Sri Lanka
becoming the 'Wonder of Asia'," he said. |
