SLT-MOBITEL, Sri Lanka’s National ICT Solutions Provider, is combining innovation, resilience, and a people-first vision to amplify efforts at expanding the country’s digital transformation agenda. Building on strong FY 2025 financial results, the company is pioneering initiatives to elevate customer experiences, strengthen enterprises, and advance national digital inclusion, establishing SLT-MOBITEL’s role in driving Sri Lanka’s economic progress.
A decisive turnaround in profitability was achieved through disciplined cost management, operational efficiency, and steady growth for fixed and mobile businesses, strengthening the company’s financial foundation to fuel continued investment in national infrastructure.
SLT-MOBITEL’s success as a catalyst of national development is tangible and wide-reaching. Offering next-generation connectivity experience, SLT-MOBITEL made 5G publicly available in Sri Lanka, reinforcing its leadership in advancing national digital transformation and positioning the country at the forefront of innovation.
In March 2026, SLT-MOBITEL introduced the pioneering 24/7 operational model, demonstrating the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering uninterrupted connectivity and responsive fault resolution for Enterprise and Home customers, benefiting communities and businesses whose activities and livelihoods depend on seamless network infrastructure.
The model establishes an industry benchmark, unique to the market and unmatched by any competitor. The service also reaffirms SLT-MOBITEL’s reputation as a champion of reliability, service excellence, and stakeholder confidence. 14 Outside Plant Maintenance Centres (OPMCs), strategically located in Metro and other areas such as Kandy and Jaffna, and additional key regions, will operate on a full 24/7 basis, showcasing the country’s most extensive after-hours service network.
During an event highlighting SLT-MOBITEL’s wider achievements and strategic direction, the 24/7 model was presented as one of the company’s key milestones. The briefing was graced by Hon. Eng. Eranga Weeraratne, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Dr. Mothilal de Silva, Chairman, SLT Group, Riyaaz Rasheed, Chief Executive Officer, Imantha Wijekoon, Chief Operating Officer, and Sanjeewa Samaranayake, Chief Financial Officer, from SLT-MOBITEL.
Dr. Mothilal de Silva, Chairman, SLT Group, said, “Our strong financial results reflect the resilience of SLT-MOBITEL and the trust customers place in us. With the roll-out of the 24/7 OPMC operations, we are raising the bar for service reliability and strengthening customer confidence in our ability to deliver uninterrupted connectivity while simultaneously boosting Sri Lanka’s digital backbone through our support of national progress and economic growth.”
“As the country’s National ICT Solutions Provider, we recognize our pivotal role and responsibility in advancing national development through initiatives that put people at the centre,” said Riyaaz Rasheed, CEO, SLT-MOBITEL. “Our initiative to have a 24/7 operational model, an industry first, is more than a benchmark, it demonstrates our commitment to harnessing our financial strength and capabilities to shape a future defined by digital transformation, innovation, and inclusive growth across Sri Lanka.”
SLT-MOBITEL’s credibility has been further strengthened by multiple global certifications, including Cloud Security, Cloud Privacy, Environmental Management, Quality Management, and Information Security, raising the benchmark for Sri Lanka’s ICT sector. In addition to being the recipient of over 25 awards for ESG, reporting, and innovation, highlighting SLT-MOBITEL’s leadership in ICT, recognition from Ookla® during the second half of 2025 further identified the company as Sri Lanka’s Best Mobile Network.
Directly contributing to Sri Lanka’s social and economic development, SLT-MOBITEL has undertaken several projects, including upgrading enterprise and government entities with state-of-the-art optical fiber network, enabling faster, more reliable connectivity for critical operations. The company supports the Ministry of Digital Economy with a secure data centre and hosting solutions while also driving digital inclusion in education, offering unlimited fibre internet to secondary schools.
Complementing these efforts, SLT-MOBITEL has expanded its digital portfolio with SmartChat Mega, providing SMEs with customized AI-driven business solutions, boosting the national economy through enterprise growth. Furthermore, the Ceylon Remit solution enables Sri Lankans abroad to send money home seamlessly.
Through innovation, efficiency, and resilience, SLT-MOBITEL is forging a digitally empowered Sri Lanka through initiatives that deliver secure, reliable, and transformative solutions, empowering customers, strengthening enterprises, and building a more inclusive national digital ecosystem.
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