SLT launches Sisu-Connect

Sri Lanka Telecom with the Ministry of Education (MoE) and Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology launched Sisu-Connect, an architected virtual telephone platform to bridge the child-parent communication gap that occurs when children are away from their parents.

The Sisu-Connect communication service was launched at the Ministry of Education. Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technology, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya and the Minister of Education Bandula Gunawardena were also present.

SLT Sisu-Connect virtual telephone service for students has been designed as one of the Corporate Responsibility initiatives of the Company for 2014 to protect the country's future generation when they are physically away from their parents.

The SLT team has put in a great effort to implement this communication system for children and parents.

Unlike a child using any other communication device, SLT's Sisu-Connect telephone system creates a better environment for students to connect with their parents or guardians in a secure and easy to access manner.

SLT has begun installing the telephone units inside school premises or education institutes selected by the MoE under the first phase of Sisu-Connect program.

The company plans to expand this system to other schools and educational institutes around the country soon under the guidance of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology.

The special feature of Sisu-Connect telephone platform is that students do not need cash to operate the telephone. It is a cash-less telephone service. A unique and simple PIN number is given to students upon registering for the service after which they can access the Sisu-Connect IVR system.

Upon the pressing of a single key which has been pre-assigned at the time of registering, the child can dial any fixed or mobile numbers that has already been assigned by the parent or guardian.

Up to four numbers can be programmed including fixed and mobile phones of father, mother, home, office and school van driver.