Colombo, 3 September 2025 – EDOTCO Group, Asia’s leading integrated telecommunications infrastructure company, today announced that its subsidiary, EDOTCO Services Lanka (Private) Limited, has been officially awarded Sri Lanka’s first Telecommunications Infrastructure Services Licences by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL).

The announcement was made at a ceremonial handover held on 2 September 2025 in conjunction with the commencement of the country’s Digital Economy Month. This national initiative is designed to accelerate the country’s digital transformation by enhancing infrastructure, building digital skills, and strengthening the legislative framework for a thriving digital economy.

This milestone marks a historic shift in Sri Lanka’s telecommunications sector as the government embraces independent, neutral-host tower companies to accelerate connectivity rollout, enable greater infrastructure sharing, and extend inclusive digital access nationwide. It follows the recent Sri Lanka Telecommunications (Amendment) Act, which for the first time introduces a distinct licensing framework for infrastructure providers, formally recognising the critical role of neutral-host tower companies in the country’s digital ecosystem.

“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,” said Gayan Koralage, Country Managing Director, EDOTCO Sri Lanka.

The licence grants EDOTCO authorisation to provide a comprehensive suite of infrastructure services essential for national connectivity, spanning both passive and active infrastructure solutions. These include tower and pole structures, fibre, indoor network solutions such as IBS and small cells, and other active network components vital 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.”

Since entering Sri Lanka in 2015, EDOTCO has pioneered several industry firsts, including smart multipurpose poles equipped with advertising panels, EV charging ports, and air-quality monitoring sensors. These innovations have supported smarter, more sustainable cities and advancing the nation’s digital ambitions. With this licence, EDOTCO Sri Lanka is set to deepen partnerships with its customers to deliver resilient infrastructure, fast-track 5G deployment, and expand inclusive connectivity for businesses and communities nationwide.

The Group Chief Executive Officer of EDOTCO Group, Adlan Tajudin, commended the Government of Sri Lanka and TRCSL for their progressive reforms, said, “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.”

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About EDOTCO Group
Established in 2012, EDOTCO Group is the leading digital connectivity infrastructure services company in Asia, providing end-to-end integrated solutions in the tower services sector. Its mission is to help nations across Asia advance their connectivity infrastructure with leading-edge solutions and achieve equitable connectivity.

With a portfolio of over 47,000 towers across eight countries, the company is present in Malaysia, Bangladesh, Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Laos - fulfilling connectivity demands innovatively and sustainably to help its customers and partners accelerate sustainable growth. EDOTCO prioritises prudent portfolio expansion for organic and inorganic opportunities that carry the right scale, economics, and returns for its shareholders.

EDOTCO Group was named Asia Pacific Telecoms Tower Company of the Year for six consecutive years by Frost & Sullivan and was recognised as one of three ASEAN Unicorns based in Malaysia. For more information, visit www.edotcogroup.com