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SGH TowerCo Ltd., the telecommunications and network infrastructure arm of Supreme Global Holdings (SGH), has announced that it has been officially granted a Telecommunications Infrastructure Services Licence by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL).
This milestone is especially significant as it follows the issuance of Sri Lanka’s first such licence to EDOTCO last week, with SGH TowerCo now becoming the first Sri Lankan-owned company to be granted this prestigious licence. It marks a defining moment for the nation, ensuring that local ownership and expertise are part of Sri Lanka’s digital future.
In line with global leaders in digital infrastructure investment, SGH TowerCo aspires to bring the same values of innovation, sustainability, and scalability to Sri Lanka. The company is committed to building next-generation connectivity infrastructure that bridges urban-rural divides, promotes inclusive growth, and ensures Sri Lanka is prepared for the 5G era and beyond.
SGH TowerCo’s mission is to act as a neutral-host provider, enabling infrastructure sharing across operators, reducing duplication, and driving efficiency. This model – proven globally – frees telecom operators to focus on enhancing services while ensuring the nation has robust, future-ready infrastructure.
By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and global partnerships, SGH TowerCo will expand network coverage from bustling cities to underserved rural communities.
With mobile data demand projected to quadruple by 2028, the company is poised to provide the backbone for Sri Lanka’s digital economy forecasted to grow from $ 2.3 billion in 2023 to $ 15 billion by 2030.
Independent tower companies like SGH TowerCo play a pivotal role in accelerating this growth. Their presence fosters: Faster rollout of networks through shared infrastructure; Lower costs for telecom operators, allowing greater focus on innovation; Improved service quality and wider reach, including rural areas and Stronger foreign and local investment confidence, with global-standard infrastructure solutions.
This milestone follows Sri Lanka’s first amendment to the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission Act in 28 years, a historic reform spearheaded by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Digital Economy Minister, together with the new Government. The amendment opens the sector to independent tower companies equipped with the capabilities and vision to drive the next era of growth.
