In its continuous efforts in revolutionizing the ICT sector, Sri Lanka
Telecom Mobitel – the country’s National Mobile Service provider
launched ‘Mobitel Upahara’ for state sector employees back in 2008.
Today, in a move to further empower employees of the state sector,
Mobitel along with the Ministry of Telecommunication & Information,
now offers a value added internet service.
In line with the Government’s vision as per the Mahinda Chinthana Idiri
Dakma programme to make Sri Lanka the Wonder of Asia, Mobitel has
already initiated many a project to uplift the ICT sector of Sri Lanka.
It is in line with these efforts that Mobitel has now introduced
‘Upahara Internet’ along with the Ministry of Telecommunication &
Information Technology – thereby envisioning to improve not only the
interaction and knowledge of those employed in the state sector but also
that of their children and their families.
Upahara Internet now offers dongles free-of-charge to all existing
Upahara customers who are state sector employees. The monthly rental on
this package, offered with an attractive data bundle is only Rs 299/=.”
Speaking at the launch of the product, Mobitel’s CEO, Mr. Lalith De
Silva emphasized that, “Mobitel has always dedicated itself towards
supporting the Government in its efforts to develop ICT in Sri Lanka. We
have already established several IT centres at grass-root levels,
emphasizing our efforts in taking ICT to even the most remote areas. We
have been successful at providing network coverage to many areas which
are not yet under the purview of any other mobile service company in the
country. While we work steadily towards building a knowledge-based
economy, we strongly believe that access to technology is a necessity
that should be experienced by each and every citizen of this nation.”
“We have always appreciated the state sector employees’ contribution for
their efforts in uplifting this country. We must value this service
they provide and we are willing to always support them towards their
further development,” he said, “Just as the Mobitel Upahara service
became an economic relief for these employees, this internet package
will definitely help them to further enhance their knowledge and also
encourage them to be more digitally savvy, which will undoubtedly help
them to be successful in their future efforts.”
Sharing his views on Mobitel’s revolutionary approach towards state
sector employees, the Minister of Telecommunication and Information
Technology, Hon. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya added; “At present, ICT has
become a necessary pre-requisite for the growth of industrial, services
and agricultural sectors. In accordance with His Excellency, President
Mahinda Rajapaksa’s vision to make this country the communication hub of
Asia, one of the government’s objectives is to empower the state
service by means of ICT. In making this vision a reality we have worked
closely with Mobitel - the National Mobile Service Provider. Thanks to
this initiative, with internet services being provided at such a
reasonable price, I believe state sector employees now have the
opportunity to further improve their knowledge and be empowered to face
the digital world.”
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