Mobitel package for public servants

‘Upahara’, designed as a gesture of appreciation

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) Mobitel launched a revolutionary communications package for State sector employees and pensioners, which will bring unparalleled economic benefits to the subscribers.

The package is aptly named ‘Upahara’ and presented to them as a gesture of appreciation of their contribution to the development of the country.

And also with the aim of bringing mobile telephony within reach of hundreds of thousands of State sector employees spread countrywide.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed recently between Chairman, Sir Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation (STC) Pradeep Gunawardana and Chairperson, Sri Lanka Telecom and Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel, Leisha De Silva Chandrasena with the aim of providing an economical communication solution to the State sector employees and pensioners, which will aid in easing the problems they face due to high cost of living.

Mobitel in collaboration with Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation, carefully analysed the usage patterns and income of its intended subscribers, and designed ‘Upahara’ which enables its subscribers to make voice and video calls free, within the Mobitel Network, as well as to fixed lien operations, subject to a Fair Usage Policy (FUP).

Chairman of Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation Pradeep Gunawardana, said, ‘We had to consider a number of aspects in selecting a telecommunications service provider who can meet the unique communication needs of State sector employees and pensioners.

They are scattered across the country and have a strong affinity to services offered by the Government or affiliated institutions. Thus, we realised that Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel as the National Mobile Services Provider can bring forth the best in technology, coverage and value.”

Chairperson, SLT and SLT Mobitel Leisha De Silva Chandrasena stated “as the National Mobile Services Provider, we consider it an honour to be given the opportunity to serve the State sector with an exclusive communications package.”

“State sector employees represent a sizable portion of the population and are spread across the country.

Mobitel is well positioned to serve them with our full-fledged Super 3.5G/2G network which is spreading towards the farthest corners of the country.

With Upahara, subscribers will find themselves in an exclusive community where most of their relatives and friends are just a free call away,” she said.