SLT-MOBITEL Drives National Digital Transformation with Record Resilience 📈

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Sri Lanka’s national ICT provider, SLT-MOBITEL, has announced a strategic shift toward a 24/7 operational model following a decisive turnaround in profitability for FY 2025. • Financial & Strategic Foundation: Building on strong FY 2025 results, the group achieved a return to profitability through disciplined cost management and steady growth in fixed and mobile segments, enabling increased investment in national ICT/BPM infrastructure. • Industry Firsts: Launched a pioneering 24/7 operational model via 14 Outside Plant Maintenance Centres (OPMCs) in key regions including Colombo, Kandy, and Jaffna to ensure uninterrupted connectivity for enterprise and home users. • Infrastructure & Connectivity: • Publicly rolled out 5G technology, positioning Sri Lanka as a regional innovation leader. • Upgraded government and enterprise entities with a state-of-the-art optical fiber network. • Provided unlimited fiber internet to secondary schools to drive digital inclusion in education. • Sector Diversification: • SMEs: Introduced 'SmartChat Mega,' an AI-driven solution for small businesses. • FinTech: Launched 'Ceylon Remit' to streamline inward foreign exchange. • Cloud & Security: Secured global certifications in Cloud Security and Privacy, bolstering the reliability of the national digital backbone. • Recognition: Named Sri Lanka’s Best Mobile Network by Ookla® (H2 2025) and recipient of over 25 awards for ESG and innovation.

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