Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
TRCSL is accelerating 4G expansion under the ‘Communication to the Village’ project, introducing new reimbursement guidelines to support rural tower construction and enhance nationwide digital connectivity.
Sri Lanka’s Fairfirst Insurance and SLT-Mobitel have launched the country’s first mobile billing-enabled motor insurance, allowing customers to purchase and renew policies directly through their mobile accounts.
HUTCH Sri Lanka has launched sustainable Signature retail outlets powered by renewable energy and circular economy principles, combining customer service with environmental education. The initiative aims to set a new benchmark for sustainable telecom retail while supporting long-term environmental and customer experience goals.
SLT-Mobitel and Fairfirst Insurance have launched Sri Lanka’s first mobile billing-enabled motor insurance service, enabling customers to access and renew insurance directly through mobile accounts, expanding digital financial inclusion and supporting the country’s broader digital transformation objectives.
Dialog Axiata reported strong full-year 2025 results driven by higher margins, cost optimisation, and broadband expansion, with EBITDA rising 30 percent and net profit increasing 67 percent despite softer quarterly performance at the parent level.
Sri Lanka and Pakistan agreed to form a Joint Working Group on IT and Digital Economy to boost cooperation in digital infrastructure, e-governance, and skills development. The move expands bilateral ties beyond trade into emerging technologies while supporting SMEs, pharmaceuticals, and broader economic collaboration.
Dialog Axiata integrated Sri Lanka’s GovPay platform into its eZ Cash service, enabling nationwide government service payments through over 55,000 retail outlets and advancing financial inclusion and digital government access.
Dialog Axiata has integrated Sri Lanka’s GovPay platform into its eZ Cash network, allowing citizens to pay for government services at more than 55,000 retail outlets nationwide. The move expands access to public payments, supports financial inclusion, and strengthens the reach of digital government services across all regions.
Dialog Axiata has partnered with Starlink to deliver high-speed satellite internet across Sri Lanka, targeting underserved and remote regions. As an authorised Starlink agent, Dialog will provide low-latency connectivity alongside enterprise-grade support, strengthening national digital inclusion and expanding access beyond traditional network coverage.
Sri Lanka has launched commercial 5G services after awarding spectrum licences to Dialog Axiata and SLT Mobitel. Dialog has already activated over 220 5G sites, committed $100 million in network expansion, and partnered with Starlink to extend broadband access, strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure and inclusion.