JKOA enters partnership with Airtel Lanka

John Keells Office Automation (JKOA), a fully owned subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC and national distributor for Samsung mobiles in Sri Lanka, recently entered into a strategic partnership with Bharti Airtel Lanka to provide customers and Samsung mobile device enthusiasts a value-for-money experience  with Samsung mobile devices they purchase from the authorised Samsung and JKOA outlets.

While every device will include a free Airtel SIM containing various value additions, the extent of the offer will depend on the mobile device purchased.

Commenting on this partnership, Bharti Airtel Lanka Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director Suren Goonewardene said: “At Airtel, it is our constant endeavour to introduce services that are current, innovative and relevant for our customers across Sri Lanka. While the voice market is saturated we also understand that data is the future. Therefore our core focus has been on driving the 3G market and encouraging data users to experience the revolution of broadband technology. With island wide coverage consisting of high speed HSPA+ network connections along with carrier-grade ISP solutions and consistent data speeds, our customers are now set to encounter an unmatched data experience through their mobile devices. This partnership shows our commitment in working towards delivering high levels of customer satisfaction. We hope that our customers will benefit from this partnership as we strive to enrich their lives with modern technology at affordable rates.”



“Considering the nature of customers and scope of operations of Bharti Airtel in Sri Lanka, we are extremely pleased in entering into this business partnership,” John Keells Office Automation Chief Executive Officer Janoda Thoradeniya said.

“JKOA strives towards introducing the latest technology which is relevant to and user-friendly for customers in all walks of life. With the launch of the latest range of Samsung mobile devices coupled with partnerships of this nature, I am sure that JKOA and Airtel customers will be excited in experiencing a wide range of world-class products coupled with the latest technology at their finger tips,” he added.

Samsung mobile devices are popular for their unrivalled elegant design, sophisticated operating systems and user-friendly interfaces. The Airtel Lanka value additions will be unique to the selected mobile phone models during the promotion. Galaxy Y Duos, Galaxy Music and Samsung E1282 are the mobile devices selected for the initial months. The selected smartphones promise to redefine the smartphone experience for consumers, provide enhanced features that facilitate data, voice, SMS and browsing functions using HSDPA, thus ensuring the customer has an outstanding 3G experience. Galaxy Music is a touch screen phone that contains optimised music player interface with dual frontal speakers and a smartphone interface which offers faster downloads and large memory. With Galaxy Y Duos, the customer can have an enhanced browsing experience which includes Google mobile services, social networking and better data downloading. Samsung E1282 is the ideal choice for those who require simplicity and dual-SIM feature, providing total communication flexibility and allowing users to manage two phone numbers from a single phone.

In addition to the above, customers could also visit the Samsung Smartphone Café or the Experience Zones at the Airtel Brand Shops located in Colombo, Kandy and Galle to experience the exclusive range of Samsung mobile devices. These include the latest Galaxy Y, Galaxy SIII and the Galaxy Note II.