Mobitel launches LTE on 900-MHz spectrum
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Sri Lanka’s Mobitel has enhanced its LTE network with the nation’s first deployment of LTE over re-purposed 900-MHz spectrum.
The operator said the deployment will significantly enhance Sri Lanka’s LTE coverage and make Mobitel the top network for LTE broadband in the nation.
Mobitel chairman P G Kumarasinghe Sirisena said the deployment will particularly help the operator bring affordable LTE broadband services to rural areas of the country.
This will also help the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka meet its objective of bridging the digital divide between citizens in urban and rural areas.
Mobitel is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sri Lanka Telecom. The operator launched Sri Lanka’s first LTE services in the 1800-MHz band in 2013.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which company has deployed LTE over re-purposed 900-MHz spectrum in Sri Lanka?
Which company has deployed LTE over re-purposed 900-MHz spectrum in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka’s Mobitel has enhanced its LTE network by deploying LTE over re-purposed 900-MHz spectrum. This marks the nation's first such deployment, strengthening Mobitel's position in the country's broadband market.
Q.What is the primary benefit of Mobitel's new LTE deployment for the country?
What is the primary benefit of Mobitel's new LTE deployment for the country?
The deployment is expected to significantly enhance Sri Lanka’s LTE coverage. Mobitel aims to use this to bring more affordable LTE broadband services to rural areas, bridging the digital divide across the nation.
Q.Who is the chairman of Mobitel, and what did he say about the new deployment?
Who is the chairman of Mobitel, and what did he say about the new deployment?
Mobitel chairman P G Kumarasinghe Sirisena stated that the deployment will specifically help the operator offer affordable LTE broadband services to rural areas. This initiative supports the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka's objectives.
Q.When did Mobitel first launch LTE services in Sri Lanka?
When did Mobitel first launch LTE services in Sri Lanka?
Mobitel initially launched Sri Lanka's first LTE services in 2013. These services were introduced using the 1800-MHz band, preceding the current deployment on the 900-MHz spectrum.
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