EDOTCO Services Lanka (Private) Limited (EDOTCO Sri Lanka) has signed a USD 10 million investment agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) to accelerate the development of shared digital infrastructure across the country, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Sri Lanka’s digital economy.
The investment coincides with EDOTCO Sri Lanka’s 10th anniversary in the country and reflects the company’s continued confidence in Sri Lanka’s growth prospects and digital future.
Over the next 30 months, EDOTCO plans to deploy 130 macro towers, 300 multi-purpose smart lamp poles and 650 energy sites, significantly expanding the country’s shared digital infrastructure. The investment is expected to support faster network deployment, strengthen nationwide coverage, encourage greater infrastructure sharing among mobile network operators (MNOs), and meet rising demand for reliable digital services.
As Sri Lanka’s first licensed Infrastructure Provider, EDOTCO is also broadening its capabilities beyond smart lamp poles and energy solutions to offer a wider range of shared digital infrastructure. Under its licence, the company can develop and operate macro towers, antenna structures, fibre and submarine cable infrastructure, in-building solutions, data centres and active network solutions.
The new BOI investment, combined with EDOTCO’s expanded infrastructure portfolio, is expected to strengthen the company’s contribution to Sri Lanka’s Digital Economy Blueprint by supporting infrastructure sharing, next-generation connectivity and the adoption of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and future digital services.
A Decade of Investment and Nation Building
Since beginning operations in Sri Lanka in July 2016, EDOTCO Sri Lanka has invested approximately USD 30 million in developing shared telecommunications infrastructure across the country.
John Keells Scholars Showcase Language and Performing Arts Talent at English Day Finals 2026
The “English for Teens” Tier 1 scholars showcased their English language proficiency, creativity and confidence through drama and presentations at the John Keells English Day Finals 2026.
Hosted by the John Keells Foundation (JKF) on 3 September at the Bishop’s College Auditorium in Colombo, the event was held as part of the John Keells English Language Scholarship Programme. Eight teams comprising 76 students from six Provinces competed in the finals after progressing through preliminary rounds that involved 678 of the 742 scholars who completed Tier 1 across 13 districts representing seven Provinces.
The event was attended by Her Worship Ms. Vraie Cally Balthazar, Mayor of Colombo, as Chief Guest, alongside John Keells Group Chairperson Krishan Balendra, Deputy Chairperson Gihan Cooray, Group Head of CSR Carmeline Jayasuriya and Chairman of the Gateway Group Dr. Harsha Alles. Senior management and business heads of the John Keells Group, together with representatives of JKF’s partners and stakeholders, also attended to support the participating students and recognise their achievements.
Addressing the gathering, Mayor Balthazar highlighted the importance of developing language skills alongside creativity, confidence and communication abilities. She commended the John Keells Foundation for its more than two decades of contribution to communities, noting that programmes such as the English Language Scholarship Programme help young people develop skills that extend beyond the classroom.
She also emphasised the importance of collaboration among institutions and stakeholders in creating sustainable change, acknowledging the John Keells Group’s contribution to initiatives aimed at strengthening communities and transforming cities.
EDOTCO Sri Lanka Secures USD 10 Million BOI Investment Agreement to Strengthen National Digital Infrastructure
