Since entering Sri Lanka in 2015, Edotco has introduced several industry firsts, including smart multipurpose poles equipped with advertising panels, EV charging ports, and air-quality monitoring sensors. These innovations have supported smaller and more sustainable cities while advancing Sri Lanka’s digital ambitions. With the new licence, Edotco Sri Lanka plans to deepen partnerships with customers to deliver resilient infrastructure, fast-track 5G deployment, and expand inclusive connectivity for businesses and communities nationwide.
This milestone represents a historic shift in Sri Lanka’s telecommunications sector. The government has embraced independent, neutral-host tower companies to accelerate network rollout, enable greater infrastructure sharing, and expand digital access across the country. The move follows the Sri Lanka Telecommunications (Amendment) Act, which introduces a distinct licensing framework for infrastructure providers and formally recognizes the role of neutral-host tower companies in the national digital ecosystem.
Gayan Koralage, country managing director at Edotco Sri Lanka, said: “We are honoured to be the first recipient of this Licence. It is a strong vote of confidence in Edotco’s capabilities and our commitment to advancing the country’s connectivity landscape. As a licensed provider, Edotco will serve as a trusted platform for mobile operators and government stakeholders to deliver high-quality resilient infrastructure – ensuring that no community is left behind. With the nation needing over 7,000 additional towers to support 5G ambitions and data usage expected to quadruple by 2028, Edotco is ready to bridge this infrastructure gap.”
The licence authorizes Edotco to provide a comprehensive suite of infrastructure services essential for national connectivity, including tower and pole structures, fibre networks, indoor solutions such as IBS and small cells, and other active network components critical to Sri Lanka’s digital ecosystem.
Speaking at the ceremonial event, Air Vice Marshal Bandula Herath (retd.), Director General of TRCSL, said: “For too long, our sector has relied on fragmented models that limited the pace and efficiency of network rollout. By opening the door to independent, neutral-host infrastructure providers such as Edotco, we are laying the foundation for faster deployment, stronger infrastructure sharing, and greater investment into underserved regions. This reform is not just about technology—it is about empowering every citizen with the opportunity to participate in Sri Lanka’s digital economy.”
Edotco Group CEO Adlan Tajudin added: “With our presence in eight markets across Asia, Edotco brings international expertise, innovative models, and proven partnerships to drive inclusive capital-efficient growth. This license strengthens our mission to support Sri Lanka in building a future-ready digital economy where connectivity is not a privilege, but a basic right.”
The licence positions Edotco to play a central role in Sri Lanka’s digital development, bridging infrastructure gaps, supporting 5G deployment, and ensuring sustainable, inclusive connectivity for all communities.
