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Thursday, November 26, 2009 - 6.30 GMT

Latest Wimax technology in SL

 
Sky Network is to provide latest Wimax - wireless broadband services to Sri Lanka, which is an investment of US $ 12.8 million.

The venture will provide broadband internet facilities using the latest Wimax technology, Wimax 802.16e. The company expects to provide coverage to the entire island in 4 implementation phases. This is the first time that Wimax 802.16e service is introduced in Sri Lanka.

Sky Network is a subsidiary of SLT, with SLT being the major shareholder of the company. The venture is a complementary business to SLT. Sky Network will be providing the Wimax services to parts of the country where ADSL services are not offered by SLT.

The venture will commence operations in March 2010 and will provide services to Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara Districts in Phase 1.


 
 
   
   
   
   
   

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