Etisalat to set up 200 more base stations in 100 days

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Etisalat Lanka Ltd., is set to complete 200 base stations across the country in just 100 days as a part of its ongoing phase in coverage and capacity expansion to continuously ensure its customers’ experience enjoy the best in the market. This move is a part of Etisalat’s continuous service excellence commitments to its customers.

The initiative is aimed at further strengthening islandwide connectivity and reach as part of the company’s rapid expansion of network infrastructure. The 200 base stations commissioned under this project will be inclusive of both 2G and 3G sites, spanning over eight districts. Following the investments committed by EtisalatLanka for the continuous service enhancement; the current phase of this project is planned to complete by 31 January 2015. The move is geared at increasing Etisalat’s network capability to meet the ever-growing demand of data consumption in the network and also to welcome more suburban customers to the best network for smartphones in 3G when they change their handsets to a smartphone. Commenting on this initiative, Etisalat Lanka Chief Executive Officer Wail Salman said: “A smartphone is something that all would aspire to have no matter which age they belong to. We are glad that we have the best network across the country offering equal service in terms of really really fast internet and HD Voice making Etisalat Lanka, clearly the best network to be in for smartphone users.” Known for its unique service benchmark in offering an equal opportunity to enjoy products and services nation-wide, customers can experience dual carrier HSPA+ technology with the fastest 3.75 G speeds and extended reach across the country through Etisalat’s next generation all-IP network backboneconnected globally with high quality HD Voice to unlock even the most advanced features in a smartphone. With 42mbps data speeds and the fastest data network to offer a seamless connectivity experience across the nation, thisongoing network expansion will be a part of the across-the-board service enhancement initiative mapped out by the organisation, which will enable Etisalat Lanka customer experience reach new heights in 2015.