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List of License Operators

It is an offense in terms of Section 19 of the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Act No. 25 of 1991 as amended to operate a telecommunications system without a license issued under Section 17 of the said Act.

 




Fixed Telephony

Index

Name of License

Date of Issue of License

Period of License

Service Authorized

F1

Sri Lanka Telecom Limited.
[ Licence Doc]

08.08.1991

20 Years

Domestic Telephone Service. International Telephony Service, National and International public telegraph service, National and International telex service, data transmission, maritime mobile service, facsimile service, international television transmission, international photo telegram service, voice cast transmission, IDS service (satnet), INMARSAT service, National and International leased circuits, Fixed wireless local loop telephony in the 800 MHZ frequency band.

F2

Suntel (Private) Limited
[ Licence Doc ]

 

22.02.1996

20 Years

The following services using wireless local loop technology Fixed basic telephony Data transmission, Payphone, Voicemail, Facsimile The licence does not authorise the provision of mobile telecommunication services

F3

Lanka Bell (Pvt) Limited
[Licence Doc ]

 

26.02.1996

20 Years

The following services using wireless local loop technology Fixed basic telephony, Data transmission, Payphone, Voicemail, Facsimile The license does not authorise the provision of mobile telecommunication services
F4 Dialog Broadband Networks (Pvt) Ltd. [Licence Doc]

  1. Voice telephony Service
  2. Data Communications service
  3. Public payphone service
  4. Leased line service

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Mobile Telephony

 

Index

Name of License

Date of Issue of License

Period of License

Service Authorized

M1

Hutchison Telecommunications Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.

11.02.1992

20 Years

Cellular mobile telephone services.

M2

Mobitel (Pvt) Limited
[Licence Doc]

11.02.1993

20 Years

Cellular mobile telephone services.

M3

Dialog Telekom Limited
[Licence Doc]

28.09.1993

20 Years

Cellular mobile telephone service.
M4

Celltel Lanka Limited
[Licence Doc]

07.09.1995

13 Years

Cellular mobile telephone service, Voice mail service, Fax mail service, Leasing of excess capacity on radio circuits. Wireless loops for licensed Payphone operators to connect payphones.
Extension of licence [Celltel Lanka Limited] 13th September 2008 10 Years Voice Telephony Service, Voice Mail Service, Leasing of excess capacity of Microwave or optical backbone to other licenced Operators, GSM related Data Services including circuit switch data, SMS, USSED, WAP, MMS, GPRS, EDGE, and any future developments of GSM related Data Services.

M5

BHARTI AIRTEL LANKA (PRIVATE) LIMITED
[Licence Doc]
Cellular mobile telephone services.



Data Communication Services(Facilities Based)

 

Index

Name of License

Date of Issue of License

Period of License

Service Authorized

DF1

Lanka Communications Services (Pvt) Limited 04.07.1991 20 Years Switched & non-switched data communication services as specified in the licence, Directory information services, Store & forward FAX, Electronic mail, Video text services. Enhanced voice services.

DF2

Electroteks (Pvt) Limited 05.11.1991 20 Years Switched and non-switched data communication services, as specified in the Licence, Directory information services, Store & forward FAX, Electronic mail, video text services, Enhanced voice services, Electronic Data Interchange; Database facilities, Telex

DF3

Societe International Telecommunications Aeronautiques.(SITA) 06.08.1992 20 Years Switched & non switched data communication services as ' specified in the Licence, Telex, electronic mail, Data processing services related to air transport industry, SITAFAX-featuring multi-addressing. and multi cope capabilities.
DF4 Lanka Internet Service Limited 06.12.1994 20 Years Store-and-forward electronic mail services, Internet services, Store & forward fax services, Electronic mail to fax & fax to electronic mail services Fax to ASCII character recognition / transmission services. Internet based database services. Telex services. X.25 data services. Video conferencing services. Enhanced voice services.
DF5 Ceycom Global Communication Limited 19.09.1995 20 Years Switched & non switched data communication services.
DF6 Itmin Limited 06.06.1996 Revoked Date : 29.03.2007 Switched & non switched data communication services.

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Sample Internet Service Provider License ( Click Here )

Index

Name of Licence

Date of Issue of Licence

Period of Licence

Service Authorised

DNF1

Eureka Technology Partners (Pvt) Limited 16.08.1996 10 Years** INTERNET based data services, subject to the following restriction: The Operators shall not be entitled to establish its own transmission facility, but will be entitled to use a transmission facility of other licensed operators to connect subscribers and sites.

DNF2

Pan Lanka Networking (Pvt) Limited 28.04.1997 Revoked date:29.03.2007 INTERNET based data services, subject to the following restriction: The Operators shall not be entitled to establish its own transmission facility, but will be entitled to use a transmission facility of other licensed operators to connect subscribers and sites.

DNF3

Millennium Communications(Pvt) Limited 11.08.1997 10 Years The following telecommunication services subject to the necessary approvals being obtained from the relevant authorities in respect of certain service types as designated by the Commission from time to time. Multi-media, Telemarketing, Audio text, Digital fax & faxcast, Integrated digital & Analogue mail, Internet & Intranet, on-line retrieval and storage links, Data & other value added services.
DNF4 Projects Consultants International 28.04.1998 10 Years INTERNET based data services, subject to the following restriction: The Operators shall not be entitled to establish its own transmission facility, but will be entitled to use a transmission facility of other licensed operators to connect subscribers and sites.
DNF5 Dialog Broadband Networks (Pvt) Ltd 04.12.1998 10 Years Switched and non-switched data communication services, subject to the following restriction: The operator shall not be entitled to establish its own transmission facility, but will be entitled to use a transmission facility of other licensed operators to connect subscribers and sites.
DNF6 DPMC Electronics(Pvt) Ltd 27.01.1999 10 Years INTERNET based data services, subject to the following restriction: The Operators shall not be entitled to establish its own transmission facility, but will be entitled to use a transmission facility of other licensed operators to connect subscribers and sites.
DNF7 Celltel Lanka Ltd 23.03.1999 10 Years INTERNET based data services, subject to the following restriction: The Operators shall not be entitled to establish its own transmission facility, but will be entitled to use a transmission facility of other licensed operators to connect subscribers and sites.
DNF8 Dynaweb Services (Pvt) Ltd 08.04.1999 10 Years INTERNET based data services, subject to the following restriction: The Operators shall not be entitled to establish its own transmission facility, but will be entitled to use a transmission facility of other licensed operators to connect subscribers and sites.
DNF9 Victra-soft (Pvt) Ltd. 04.04.1999 10 Years INTERNET based data services, subject to the following restriction: The Operators shall not be entitled to establish its own transmission facility, but will be entitled to use a transmission facility of other licensed operators to connect subscribers and sites.
DNF10 East West Information Systems Ltd. 08.07.1999 10 Years INTERNET based data services, subject to the following restriction: The Operators shall not be entitled to establish its own transmission facility, but will be entitled to use a transmission facility of other licensed operators to connect subscribers and sites.
DNF11 Lanka Global Online (Pvt) Ltd. 10.09.1999 Revoked date:29.03.2007 INTERNET based data services, subject to the following restriction: The Operators shall not be entitled to establish its own transmission facility, but will be entitled to use a transmission facility of other licensed operators to connect subscribers and sites.
DNF12 Visual Internet (Pvt) Ltd 10.09.1999 Revoked date:29.03.2007 INTERNET based data services, subject to the following restriction: The Operators shall not be entitled to establish its own transmission facility, but will be entitled to use a transmission facility of other licensed operators to connect subscribers and sites.
DNF13 Dynanet Limited 22.09.1999 10 Years INTERNET based data services, subject to the following restriction: The Operators shall not be entitled to establish its own transmission facility, but will be entitled to use a transmission facility of other licensed operators to connect subscribers and sites.
DNF14 Dialog Telekom Limited 01.11.2001 5 Years** INTERNET based data services, subject to the following restriction: The Operators shall not be entitled to establish its own transmission facility, but will be entitled to use a transmission facility of other licensed operators to connect subscribers and sites.
DNF15 Metropolitan Telecom Services (Pvt) Ltd 24.01.2000 10 Years Switched and non-switched data communication services, subject to the following restriction: The operator shall not be entitled to establish its own transmission facility, but will be entitled to use a transmission facility of other licensed operators to connect subscribers and sites.
DNF16 Internet Service Point Lanka (Pvt) Ltd (ISP Lanka) 01.06.2001 5 Years Internet Service
DNF17 I-Net Corporation (Pvt) Ltd 01.06.2001 Revoked date:29.03.2007 Internet Service
DNF18 Sierra Information Technologies Ltd 01.06.2001 5 Years Internet Service
DNF19 Inonosphere Lanka (Pvt) Ltd 01.06.2001 5 Years Internet Service
DNF20 Sri Lanka Telecom Services (Pvt) Ltd 01.08.2001 5 Years Internet Service
DNF21 Tritel Services (Pvt) Ltd 01.09.2001 5 Years Internet Service
DNF22 Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd 01.02.2002 5 Years Internet Service
DNF23 Sunray Electronics (Pvt) Ltd 01.02.2002 5 Years** Internet Service
DNF24 Vectone Lanka(Pvt) Ltd [Licence_Doc.] 01.01.2005

5 Years

Internet Service

** "The Commission has approved a new licence for another 05 years period. Authorized services will not be changed. The new license is being proceed by TRCSL."




Public Pay Phone Services


Index

Name of Licence

Date of Issue of Licence

Period of Licence

Service Authorised

PP2 TSG Lanka Ltd 30.03.1998 Revoked date: 24.08.2007 Public Pay Telephone Services subject to the l following restriction: The operator shall not, save in exceptional circumstances as approved by the Commission. be able to establish its own transmission facility, but will be entitled to use a transmission facility of other licensed operators to connect subcribers and sites.

PP3

Tritel Services(pvt)Ltd.
(Licence Doc)
09.21.2005 5 Years
  • Public Payphone Service
  • Pre paid card-calling Service



Paging Services

Index

Name of Licence

Date of Issue of Licence

Period of Licence

Service Authorised

PG1

Infocom Lanka Limited 07.09.1992 10 Years Radio Paging Service covering the following cities. Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Kalutara & Gampaha to ` provide voice mail and information servicessuch as Stock Market, sports, diary of the week, TV programmes, News Headlines etc.

PG2

Fentons Limited 11.02.1993 10 Years Radio Paging Service covering the following cities. Colombo, Glencorse, Madapatha and Kotugoda.
PG3 Intercity Paging Services (Pvt) Limited 01.04.1993 10 Years Radio Paging Service covering the following cities Colombo, Glencorse, Madapatha and Kotugoda.
PG4 Equipment Traders Limited 10.09.1993 10 Years Radio Paging Service covering the following cities: Colombo, Kandy and Galle.



Trunked Mobile Radio Network Services

Index

Name of License

Date of Issue of License

Period of License

Service Authorized

TM1

Dynacom(Trunk Net) Engineering (Pvt) Limited 25.02.1993 10 Years Trunked mobile radio communciation service.



Leased Line Services

Index

Name of License

Date of Issue of License

Period of License

Service Authorized

LL1

Dialog Broadband Networks (Pvt) Ltd 08.05.1995 20 Years "Leased circuits" to other licensed operators of telecommunications systems, sound broadcasting and television systems, subject to the following conditions. - no circuits shall be leased, sold or otherwise provided to any user for the conveyance of a message which originates on the public switched telephone network at one end and is put back on the public switched telephone network at the other end; - no circuit shall be leased, sold or otherwise provided to any user to bypass or cut out part of the public switched telephone network for the conveyance of messages. - the Authority may impose a surcharge (not exceeding the approved tariff), for the use of any circuit by the Operator as a means of competing with other licensed operators for the provision of telecommunication services.



Sample EGO License
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No

Name Of the Company

Address

1 Skytel Global Services (Pvt) Limited 7C, Tower Building, Station RD, Colombo 04.
2 Dialog Telekom Limited 475 Union Place Colombo 02.
3 Navamaga Enterprises (Pvt) Limited 45 Alfred House Gardens Colombo 03.
4 Electroteks Limited 429 D Galle Road Ratmalana.
5 Electroteks Global Networks (Pvt) Limited 429 D Galle Road Ratmalana.
6 Electroteks Networks Services (Pvt) Limited 429 D Galle Road Ratmalana.
7 Suntel Limited PO Box 1194, 119 Sir James Peiris Mawatha, Colombo 02 .
8 Lanka Bell (Pvt) Limited Level 6 Lower Block 1 WTC Echelon Square Colombo 01
9 Sierra Information Technologies Limited 23 Havelock Road Colombo 05.
10 Celltel Lanka (Pvt) limited 3rd Floor Mukthar Plaza No 78 Gandpass Road Colombo 14.
11 Sass (Pvt ) Limited No 27/6 Rosmead Place, Colombo.
12 Lanka Cellular Services (Pvt) Limited 1119 Maradana Road, Colombo 08.
13 SonicNet Technologies (Pvt.) Limited #02 –10 Majestic City, Colombo 04 .
14 Network Communications (Pvt.) Limited 264 Gandpass Road, Colombo 14.
15 Ionosphere Lanka (Pvt.) Limited # 30 West Tower, WTC Colombo 01.
16 Scion (Pvt.) Limited 11 Arunachalam Aveneu , Horton Place, Colombo 07
17 United Networks International (Pvt.) Limited 411, R A De Me l Mawatha, Colombo.
18 Lanka Internet Services (Pvt.) Limited 443,Galle Road, Colombo.
19 Access Netcard Systems Private Limited “Access Towers” 278 Union Place Colombo 02
20 DPMC Electronics Private Limited 75 Hyde Park Corner Colombo 02
21 Dialog Broadband Networks (Pvt) Ltd 475, Union place, Colombo 02
22 Data Access Private Limited No 102 Union Place Colombo 02
23 GCJ Air Services Private Limited 388 TIA Building Galle Road Colombo.
24 Mobitel Private Limited 3rd floor, 108 W.A.D Ramanaykae Mawatha Colombo 02.
25 Tritel Services Lanka Limited No 5, R.A De Mel Mawatha,Colombo 05.
26 Star world Telecom Private Limited 287 Galle Road Colombo 04.
27 Dynaweb Services Private Limited 151A, Dharmapala Mawatha Colombo 07.
28 East West Telecom Private Limited IBM Building, Nawam Mawatha, Colombo 02.
29 Vectone Lanka Private Limited Luck Plaza (2nd floor) #70 St. Anthony's Mawatha, Colombo 03
30 VSNL Lanka Ltd, 60, 2nd Floor,Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 03.
31 Finco Limited 49/16, Iceland Building, Galle Road, Colombo 03.
32 Golden Key Communication (Pvt.) Ltd Golden Key Centre, 2, R.A.De Mel Mawatha,Colombo 14



Satellite Broadcasting Services

Index

Name of License

Date of Issue of License

Period of License

Service Authorized

 

Future Satcom Holding (Pvt) Ltd 18.10.2006 5 Years

This licence authorizes the provision of services transmitted from satellites intended for reception of general public, as specified below, by means of the Licensed System:

  1. Direct-to-Home Satellite Broadcasting Services;
  2. Sound Broadcasting Services



Cable Distribution

Index

Name of License

Date of Issue of License

Period of License

Service Authorized

 

Lanka Broadband Networks (Pvt) 22.12.2006 5 Years a) Data Communication Service including internet

b) Cable Television Service subject to possession of valid licence from the ministry of Media in favour of operator.

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