SLT named official communications provider for poll

SRI LANKA Telecom, the nations premier telecommunications provider, has been named the official communications service provider for the Presidential Election 2005, by the Elections Commissioner, Dayananda Dissanayake.

SLT will provide over 450 fixed telephone lines in district counting centers all over the island including Jaffna, Batticaloa, Ampara and Trincomalee which will facilitate convenient accessibility and connectivity during polling.

Chief Operation Officer, SLT, G. S. P. Rodrigo, said that two counting centers in Colombo will be provided with PABX services and the Election Secretariat in Rajagiriya will be connected with telephone, data and internet facilities.

In addition, SLT will provide data services for all media organisations covering the Presidential Elections.

Chief Marketing Officer, SLT, Kapila Chandrasena, said that SLTs extensive coverage and proven reliability and quality in service will enable the Elections Commission to be fully geared to meet the demands of the communication required during this critical period throughout the country.

SLT has also provided these services to the Commissioner in past elections as well.