Etisalat - Sri Lanka

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Etisalat (Sri Lanka) uses 2 GSM bands and 1 UMTS band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Etisalat (Sri Lanka). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.etisalat.lk/

Etisalat Sri Lanka, previously known as Celltell and later Tigo, is a mobile telecommunications network in Sri Lanka. Here are some key points about the network:

  • History: The network was founded on June 18, 1989, as Celltel, making it the first cellular network in Sri Lanka and the 36th in the world. It was later rebranded as Tigo in January 2007 by Millicom International Cellular. In February 2010, Etisalat acquired Tigo Sri Lanka and rebranded it as Etisalat Lanka.

  • Acquisition and Merger: In April 2018, CK Hutchison Holdings and Etisalat Group entered into a definitive agreement to merge their mobile telecommunications businesses in Sri Lanka. Upon completion, CK Hutchison completed the acquisition of Etisalat Lanka on November 30, 2018.

  • Technology: Etisalat Lanka operates a GSM/EDGE supported network using 900 / 1800 MHz. The company launched HSPA+ services over 2100 MHz on May 5, 2011, becoming the first LTE-ready mobile network in the country. It also launched Dual Carrier HSPA+ services on August 15, 2012, becoming the first operator in South Asia to do so.

  • Customer Base: As of February 2012, Etisalat had over 4.2 million customers.

  • Innovations: Etisalat Lanka was recognized for its inclusive policy and several innovations, including the development of Sri Lanka's first independent third-party app store, AppZone, and the first eBook store, Book Hub. These innovations were highlighted in the UNCTAD Information Economy Report of 2012.

  • Headquarters and Operations: The primary location of Etisalat Lanka is at Rotunda Towers, No.109, Galle Road, Colombo 03. The company also has a customer care and sales office at No. 5, R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo - 04.

Etisalat Sri Lanka continues to provide a wide range of telecommunications services, emphasizing customer service and innovation.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Etisalat Sri Lanka uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Etisalat Sri Lanka uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band is deployed for mobile communication services in Sri Lanka.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Etisalat Sri Lanka uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. The deployment date for this band is not specified.

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