The Mobitel team would lend a helping hand on October 04th, to support the children of the Mahadeva Achchirama Children’s Home who would receive an opportunity to watch the 3D cinema screening of the animated movie ‘Frozen’, at the Cargills complex in Jaffna followed by lunch and refreshments. The children thereafter would be taken to the children's park where they would get the chance to experience the fun and festivities of a carnival with adrenaline-pumping rides such as the bouncy castles, the merry-go-round and other fun rides. Furthermore, a number of competitions would also be carried out and the children would have the opportunity to take pictures at a photo booth set up especially for them to treasure the memorable occasion.
“It is an absolute privilege for team Mobitel to be a part of this special initiative as it gives us the opportunity to care for society. It is an opportune time to extend a helping hand to the children of Mahadeva Achchirama Children’s Home in particular, as they are at a stage in their lives when they require the support and care that every child deserves to have. World Children’s Day which falls on October 1 was established to encourage and promote the welfare of children, and I believe as a corporate citizen we have a responsibility to make a contribution towards the children of our country who will inevitably be our future,” Mobitel Chief Executive Officer Ranjith G. Rubasinghe stated.
Well known for its motto ‘We Care. Always’, Mobitel has expressed its commitment to broaden its focus on CSR initiatives while remaining in conjunction with global innovations and cutting-edge information technology solutions. The company is expected to advance its internet and broadband services countrywide, including areas in the North to provide better access to ICT technology to promote sustainable development in Sri Lanka.
Mobitel has been the pioneer of a diverse portfolio of innovative enterprise solutions that include ‘mTicketing’, a ticket reservation service for railway ticket and airline ticket purchases, ‘mHealth’, for improved healthcare services, ‘mTrack’, a reliable GPS tracking solution, ‘iCard’ an electronic card to ensure the safety and security of school students, ‘mReservations’, for special hotel reservations, ‘Doc Call’, for quality healthcare services, ‘mTaxi’, for speedy trishaw hires, ‘mLearning’, for a better learning experience for university students, an NFC based fuel card system for added expediency at filling stations and ‘mAuction’ for access to a live feed on tea auction sales amongst other innovations.
The telecom giant has invested over a staggering USD 500 million, and continues to be deeply committed to upgrading its network. The current stage of expansion is slated to add 1,800 new base stations islandwide, thereby increasing the current number from 3,500 with the aim of reaching 100% population coverage.