Commencing operations in 1993, Mobitel was one of the foremost mobile service providers in Sri Lanka, beginning operations using first generation cellular technology - Advanced Mobile Phone System (AMPS)/ Time division multiple access (TDMA). 
 
In October 2002, Mobitel became a fully-owned subsidiary of Sri Lanka Telecom. In the following years Mobitel grew from strength to strength, launching its fully-fledged EDGE/GPRS enabled 2.5G GSM network, which is designed to operate on dual band in 2004. Mobitel again established its dominance of the mobile communication   industry by being one of the first ten mobile service providers in the world to launch a 3.5G HSPA network in 2007. Mobitel was also the first service provider with a super 3.5G network in South Asia. Furthermore, Mobitel successfully demonstrated HSPA + MIMO technology with downlink speeds of up to 28.8 Mbps and carried out a successful trial of 4G/LTE technology with downlink speeds exceeding 96 Mbps, for the first time in the South Asian region. In addition, Mobitel recently launched Dual Carrier HSPA+ technology and it is now equipped with the country’s first mobile 4G/LTE equipment.
 
Currently standing with a customer base of over 5 million Mobitel continued with its strategy positioned around value innovation and customer centricity, making the best out of the technology being used, distribution systems, product portfolio and value added services with heightened acumen focused on customer needs and interests. 

Mobitel has steadily grown into a leader in the field of ICT, taking the industry towards transforming Sri Lanka into the ‘Wonder of Asia’. With an overall investment of over US$ 500mn to date, Mobitel strives to uplift lives, create new opportunities and develop Sri Lanka’s ICT landscape living by its credo of “We Care. Always.”

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Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd

This department focuses on the design, development, and maintenance of software applications and systems.

Software Development

The Network Planning and Operations team at Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd is responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining the company's mobile network infrastructure. This includes planning small cell implementations, optimizing radio networks, managing voice and packet core operations, overseeing network service quality, and auditing. The team also focuses on strategizing new technologies to enhance network performance and ensure seamless connectivity for Mobitel's 5 million+ customer base. Additionally, they are instrumental in implementing cutting-edge technologies such as 4G/LTE and beyond, ensuring Mobitel remains a leader in Sri Lanka's ICT landscape.

Network Planning and Operations

This department focuses on engineering and management related to power operations and infrastructure.

Power Operations

This department focuses on the analysis and engineering of large data sets to derive insights and support decision-making processes.

Big Data Analytics

The IT and Technology team at Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing advanced technological infrastructure to ensure resilient and uninterrupted mobile service operations. This team leads initiatives in enterprise business solutions, software quality assurance, application systems management, and digital services. Additionally, the team oversees IT project management and business continuity planning to support the company's strategy of value innovation and customer-centric service delivery, aiming to enhance Sri Lanka's ICT landscape.

IT and Technology

The Software Development and IT Team at Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the company's software systems and IT infrastructure. This includes creating innovative software solutions to enhance mobile communication services, ensuring robust and secure IT environments, and leveraging business intelligence and analytics to drive strategic decision-making. The team works collaboratively to support Mobitel's mission of leading the ICT landscape in Sri Lanka, focusing on value innovation and customer-centric technology.

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