Sri Lanka Telecom to build government fiber network
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Sri Lanka Telecom has secured a contract to build a fiber network connecting government offices in the nation.
The operator has been selected to build the LGN2.0 (Lanka government network 2.0).
As well as connecting government agencies and public institutions, the network will be used to provide free public Wi-Fi to citizens.
The LGN2.0 project is being overseen by the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA). It has a total budget of 12.7 billion rupees ($86.1 million) over the next two years.
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Mass Media Gayantha Karunathilaka has stated that the project aims to address concerns that the existing LGN is not fast enough to support Sri Lanka’s ambitions to digitize the national economy.
The original LGN was deployed between 2007 and 2012. It is managed by the government-owned entity Lanka Government Information Infrastructure (LGII).
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary goal of the LGN2.0 project for Sri Lanka?
What is the primary goal of the LGN2.0 project for Sri Lanka?
The project aims to resolve concerns about the existing government network's speed. It is intended to better support Sri Lanka's national economy digitisation ambitions, as stated by the Minister of Mass Media.
Q.Who is responsible for managing the LGN2.0 project?
Who is responsible for managing the LGN2.0 project?
The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) is overseeing the LGN2.0 project. This agency has responsibility for its implementation and progress.
Q.What is the total budget and timeline for the LGN2.0 project?
What is the total budget and timeline for the LGN2.0 project?
The LGN2.0 project has a total budget of 12.7 billion rupees, which equates to $86.1 million. This funding is allocated to be spent over the next two years.
Q.How will citizens benefit from the new fiber network?
How will citizens benefit from the new fiber network?
Beyond connecting government agencies and public institutions, the new fiber network will be used to provide free public Wi-Fi. This will offer direct internet access to citizens across the nation.
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