SLT-MOBITEL, Sri Lanka’s National ICT Solutions Provider, continues to support the preservation of the nation’s cultural heritage while driving digital transformation by extending its partnership as the official ICT service provider to the Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) in Kandy for the 11 th consecutive year. This long-standing collaboration, spanning more than a decade of uninterrupted support, reaffirms SLT-MOBITEL’s commitment to providing state-of-the-art technology solutions to one of Sri Lanka’s most revered religious and cultural landmarks.
As part of this continued partnership, SLT-MOBITEL will provide high-speed fiber broadband connectivity powered by its advanced fiber network, together with SLT-MOBITEL PEOTV and voice services, completely free of charge to the Sri Dalada Maligawa. These advanced services strengthen the Maligawa’s media centre, enabling the seamless live broadcast of sacred religious ceremonies and cultural events to devotees across the world.
A key aspect of this collaboration is SLT-MOBITEL’s support for the live telecast of the annual Kandy Esala Perahera. Leveraging its robust ICT infrastructure, the company facilitates the live transmission of this globally renowned cultural pageant to millions of viewers in Sri Lanka and around the world through television and digital platforms.
Beyond live broadcasting, SLT-MOBITEL’s technology solutions also support the preservation and dissemination of documentaries, photographs, and significant moments associated with the temple’s religious and cultural activities. Through modern connectivity solutions, SLT-MOBITEL contributes to safeguarding and promoting Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage for future generations while ensuring global accessibility to its most treasured traditions.
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