eChannelling PLC, Sri Lanka's pioneer in digital healthcare solutions, continues its partnership with ‘Medicare 2025 - International Healthcare Exhibition’, scheduled for February 28th to March 2nd, 2025, at the BMICH, Colombo as the Official Digital Healthcare Partner and Bronze Sponsor for the much-anticipated exhibition.
Medicare 2025 – International Healthcare Exhibition is organized by the ‘Asia Wellness Forum’ together with ‘Aitken Spence Conventions & Exhibitions’ under the theme of “towards the Healthier Nation’ for the 14th time from 28th February to 2nd March 2025, B.M.I.C.H, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
eChannelling, Sri Lanka's leading digital health solutions provider, is proud to participate in Medicare 2025, the country’s premier healthcare exhibition. With a long-standing partnership since the event’s inception, eChannelling continues to drive healthcare innovation through its advanced digital solutions. As the nation’s largest doctor appointment platform, it connects patients with a vast network of healthcare providers, offers seamless eHospital services, and enhances patient care through integrated healthcare management systems and digital health records. This participation reinforces eChannelling’s commitment to transforming Sri Lanka’s healthcare ecosystem through technology.
The company invites healthcare professionals and the public to visit ‘Medicare 2025 - International Healthcare Exhibition, and experience firsthand how digital solutions are reshaping the future of healthcare delivery.
SLT-Mobitel Group Chairman Dr. Mothilal De Silva exchanging the sponsorship with Dr. Amal Harsha de Silva Chairperson - Medicare 2025, Organizing Committee President, Asia Wellness Forum.
Ensuring access to digital solutions for everyone, SLT-MOBITEL together with Sri Lanka Railways and Department of Pensions enabled pensioners to enjoy a seamless railway transport experience by integrating the pension warrant process to the SLT-MOBITEL’s state of the art mTicketing platform.
Launching the digitalization of the pension warrant took place recently at the Colombo Divisional Secretariat with senior representatives from State institutions, Sri Lanka Railways, the Department of Pensions, and SLT-MOBITEL in attendance.
Previously, eTickets and eWarrant were available for public and government servants through the fully-fledged SLT-MOBITEL’s digital system to reserve tickets online. Symbolizing an important advancement in the modernization of railway services in Sri Lanka, now pensioners too can book train tickets conveniently from the comfort of their homes through the user-friendly digital platform.
SLT-MOBITEL as the National ICT Solutions Provider is proud to extend digital solutions to serve the nation's pensioners. The initiative demonstrates the company’s commitment to digital transformation while extending appreciation for the years of service pensioners have unstintingly given towards the country.
The launch builds on the success of SLT-MOBITEL’s online reservation system unveiled last year for general passengers. The extension to include pension warrants represents an important step forward to ensure that railway ticketing is now completely digitalized for all user segments.
The initiative is also part of SLT-MOBITEL's broader pledge to support Sri Lanka's digital transformation journey, particularly in digitalizing state-owned enterprises through superior connectivity solutions. The initiative aligns with the national vision of creating a Digital Sri Lanka, making essential services more accessible and convenient for all citizens.
From Left – Chief Operating Officer of Mobitel Mr. Sudharshana Geeganage, General Manager of Railways Mr. Dhammika Jayasundara, SLT Group Chairman Dr. Mothilal De Silva, Director General Pensions Department - Mr. Chamindha Hettiarachchi, Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government Dr. A.H.M.H Abayarathna.
Reiterating its technological leadership in Mobile technology, SLT-MOBITEL, The National ICT Solutions Provider, trialed 5G-Advanced (5G-A) for the first time in Sri Lanka, marking a historic moment by showcasing the next generation technology in Sri Lanka.
The demonstration held on January 12, 2025, showcased SLT-MOBITEL's leadership in telecom innovation, successfully conducting Sri Lanka's first 5G-A trial and achieving blazing speeds of over 5 Gbps. The milestone trial, held at the SLT-MOBITEL headquarters in Colombo 08, showcased the company's commitment to technological excellence and industry leadership. The trial leveraged advanced ZTE radio equipment and Xiaomi 14 Ultra handset, utilizing 3CC Carrier Aggregation, Massive MIMO and 1024QAM modulation technology utilizing the C-band spectrum.
This breakthrough demonstrates the transformative power of advanced 5G technology, which promises ultra-fast speeds, enhanced reliability, and greater network capacity, unlocking a new era in mobile communications.
Commenting on this monumental milestone, Sudharshana Geeganage, Chief Operating Officer of Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd., said, “The successful trial of 5G-Advanced reinforces SLT-MOBITEL’s commitment to leading Sri Lanka into the next phase of the digital revolution. We are excited to explore the opportunities these new technologies bring for industries and individuals alike, which will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in the nation’s digitization initiatives and enhance our contribution toward a greater Sri Lanka.”
5G Advanced, is an evolution of the existing 5G technology. It leverages advanced carrier aggregation techniques, massive MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output), advanced modulation techniques (1024QAM) and AI-driven network optimizations to deliver superior performance. These enhancements pave the way for a host of new possibilities in various industries, from healthcare and transportation to entertainment and smart cities.
On behalf of ZTE Corporation, which partnered with SLT-MOBITEL to achieve this historic milestone, Yang Min, Chief Executive Officer of ZTE Sri Lanka, stated: “This collaboration further cements ZTE's role as a global leader in telecommunications innovation and highlights our dedication to advancing the digital landscape in partnership with key industry players such as SLT-MOBITEL. The demonstration showcases the technical and product superiority of our company. It also underscores our commitment to supporting SLT-MOBITEL in delivering cutting-edge technology to the people of Sri Lanka.”
SLT-MOBITEL has also deployed a 5G pre-commercial trial network, allowing customers to experience 5G technology firsthand. Customers with 5G-ready devices compatible with SLT-MOBITEL’s 5G pre-commercial trial network can now experience the transformative power of 5G in five cities: Colombo, Kandy, Anuradhapura, Galle, and Jaffna.
Since 2019, SLT-MOBITEL Mobile has spearheaded 5G trial deployments countrywide through public demonstrations. In April 2019, SLT-MOBITEL Mobile successfully showcased South Asia’s first 5G trial deployment over a mobile network, connecting a mobile smartphone to its 5G trial network with record speeds. Further, SLT-MOBITEL was the first to demonstrate 5G SA & NSA hybrid trial deployment in Sri Lanka demonstrating advancements in 5G technology.
To check device compatibility and get more information, SLT-MOBITEL customers can visit https://5g.sltmobitel.lk. Customers without a 5G-compatible device can visit select SLT-MOBITEL outlets to experience 5G technology firsthand.
