This country report and accompanying data annex provide a comprehensive overview of Sri Lanka's telecoms market, including KPIs and data on subscribers, penetration, revenue and ARPU. Credit risk Charts and tables Additional subscription required. Postpaid mobile phone contracts Again, similar to many other countries, if you think you will be using your phone a lot or want a more expensive model, opting for a monthly paid contract may be a better option. The level of broadband access has been of particular concern. Despite signs of an enthusiastic user market, coverage and accessibility have continued to be limited and the sophistication of the available services generally low.

They have guided our strategic investments, building a cohesive technology strategy and steering us towards the future. As of , the country had and 12 mobile and fixed line connections respectively per inhabitants; higher than 99 and 8 respectively recorded for developing countries, according to data compiled by International Telecommunication Union ITU. Next Daily Stock Market Update However, mobile subscriptions have continued to grow rapidly, rising by a further Now owned by SLT, Mobitel was the first operator to introduce 2.

The market is now moving from 4G towards 5G mobile services. The year Saw the completion of the expansion of our fibre optic core network to the Northern Peninsula, via the A9 main route.. Also proposed was a shift in the burden of a reoccurring telecoms levy from consumers to operators. Along with the plethora of unique broadband services being offered by the company, its success lies in its heavy investment in network modernization and capacity improvement. However, the mobile broadband market is still at an early stage of development with penetration well below most other developed Asian countries. Social media is gaining ground as one of the vital modes of communication globally and Sri Lanka too.

Now owned by SLT, Mobitel was the first operator to introduce 2. Leading News from Sri Lanka We have identified WTTx to be the fastest way to cater to this demand. Out of the loan proceeds, USD A brave new world of Digital Marketing. The telecommunications market for voice, broadband and TV is highly competitive in both fixed and wireless segments.