Dialog partners Pensions Dept. to serve senior citizens

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, in partnership with the Department of Pensions has announced the launch of Dialog Prashansa, an exclusive mobile postpaid package inrecognitionof State sector pensioners and their service extended to the country. 

The revolutionary mobile package will provide economic relief,and aims to drive digital adoptionamongst senior citizens empowering them to become part of the growing digital economy. 

The package starts at a price level as low as Rs.398 and includes the latest 4G smartphone with 200 minutes free talk time and 300 SMS, along with discounts on Roaming, IDD and Value Added Services. 

Subscribers may select from a range of state-of-the art 4G smartphones with no upfront payment necessary. Prashansa package holders are also entitled to discounts on a range of health services from Asiri Hospitals Ltd, Sarasavi bookshops and the Doc990 service to further support the needs of senior citizens. 

Commenting on the launch, Dialog Axiata PLC Head of Business – Mobile  Telecommunications  Asanga Priyadarshana said: “The Prashansa mobile package, jointly developed with the Department of Pensions, is a truly unique offering for retired government pensioners, in appreciation of the service extended to our country. We believe the package benefits will allow them to actively engage with their loved ones through digital and traditional channels with convenience.”

To subscribe to the Dialog Prashansa package, pensioners are required to visit any Dialog Customer Care Centre with their NIC, billing proof and pensioners ID and submit a Subscriber Application Form.