Revolutionary Upahara Internet Package for state sector employees

In its continuous efforts in revolutionizing the ICT sector, Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel - the country's National Mobile Service provider launched ' Mobitel Upahara' for state sector employees back in 2008. Today, in a move to further empower employees of the state sector, Mobitel along with the Ministry of Telecommunication & Information, now offers a value added internet service.

In line with the Government's vision as per the Mahinda Chinthana Idiri Dakma programme to make Sri Lanka the Wonder of Asia, Mobitel has already initiated many a project to uplift the ICT sector of Sri Lanka. It is in line with these efforts that Mobitel has now introduced 'Upahara Internet' along with the Ministry of Telecommunication & Information Technology - thereby envisioning to improve not only the interaction and knowledge of those employed in the state sector but also that of their children and their families.

Upahara Internet now offers dongles free-of-charge to all existing Upahara customers who are state sector employees. The monthly rental on this package, offered with an attractive data bundle is only Rs 299/=."

Speaking at the launch of the product, Mobitel's CEO, Mr. Lalith De Silva emphasized that, "Mobitel has always dedicated itself towards supporting the Government in its efforts to develop ICT in Sri Lanka. We have already established several IT centres at grass-root levels, emphasizing our efforts in taking ICT to even the most remote areas.

We have been successful at providing network coverage to many areas which are not yet under the purview of any other mobile service company in the country. While we work steadily towards building a knowledge-based economy, we strongly believe that access to technology is a necessity that should be experienced by each and every citizen of this nation."