Etisalat to expand further

Indunil HEWAGE

Etisalat is to expand its operations in the country by expanding 2G and 3G and 3.75 networks by injecting substantial amount of money. The company will also be looking at going for 4G network following the telecommunication regulator's approval to provide an unmatched and speedy internet service for the local consumers.

Speaking to Daily News Business, Etisalat Lanka (Pvt) Ltd CEO Dumindra Ratnayaka said, "we see there is heavy competition in the telecommunication industry in Sri Lanka. There is also a huge penetration in the voice area. Having understood the potential in the voice area, we are continuously expanding our 2G presence in the country. Telecommunication providers also have to expand their services aggressively towards non-voice area."

"Though mobile penetration in the country is over 100 percent, internet penetration accounts for eight percent. As a responsible telecommunication provider in the country we are committed to take internet services to the rural area with much efforts," Ratnayaka said.