Etisalat opens state-of-the-art store at BIA

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Etisalat, a leading global mobile telecommunication service provider, opened its state-of-the-art store at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) recently.

As the country experiences an influx of tourists and expects a further growth in the tourism industry, Etisalat, having an over 167 million global customer base across 17 countries, is currently the most skilled and experienced mobile telecommunication operator in Sri Lanka that’s fully geared to cater to the diverse and unique needs of global travellers.

The new store at the BIA was inaugurated by Etisalat Chief Executive Officer Dumindra Ratnayaka. The store offers both domestic and international passengers an interactive and informative platform to select the best mobile telecommunication and broadband products and services by Etisalat.

Further enhancing the global traveller’s communication experience, Etisalat launched its latest product offering titled ‘Etisalat Pre-Paid Tour Pack’ at the opening of its BIA store, which gives a selection of valuable and free benefits to tourists arriving in the country.

The Etisalat Pre-Paid Tour Pack includes a free tourist guide book on Sri Lanka, free 500MB data, free local talk time within the Etisalat network, free local talk time from the Etisalat network to other networks, free international talk time worth of Rs. 500, free international SMSs and international/local news alerts. It’s offered at an introductory price of $ 10 (10 dollars), which is currently the most competitive and beneficial mobile telecommunication package on offer to tourists arriving in Sri Lanka.

Commenting on the launch of the Etisalat Pre-Paid Tour Pack, the Ratnayaka said: “We always strive to add value to our innovative products and services. With this latest offer we want to give travellers visiting Sri Lanka an opportunity to enjoy and share their experiences with their colleagues, family and friends at home seamlessly with added benefits to make their experience in the country even more memorable. We hope our efforts will help echo Sri Lanka’s unique story to the world and encourage more travellers to the country.”

The ‘Etisalat Pre-Paid Tour Pack’ was symbolically launched at the BIA, offering the first package to a lucky tourist who had just arrived in Sri Lanka from Holland.