Thu, 28 Mar 2024 Today's Paper

Bottlenecks delayed Loon and WiFi plans: Harin

11 May 2016 06:26 pm - 5     - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

Bottlenecks had prevented the proper implementation of Google Loon project and free WiFi projects, Minister of Digital Technology Harin Fernando said today.

Minister Fernando told a news briefing that a delay on the part of Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (TRC) to give clearance for the Google Loon project had prevented its implementation.

He also said the failure of the company, which had undertaken the contract for the implementation of free WiFi project of the Government had led to the shortcomings.

“I accept that there are shortcomings in the free WiFi Project. This has been caused by the failure on the part of the company, which had taken the contract. I am currently in discussion with a Chinese company to ensure a smooth implementation of this project,” the Minister said.

Further, Minister Fernando said he would have a discussion with President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to brief them about the two projects.

Mr. Fernando said that several IT and call packages would be implemented before the end of the year with the aid of new technology. (Yohan Perera)


Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

  Comments - 5

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka
  • Asela Wednesday, 11 May 2016 08:18 PM

    you can talk but cant do via DM Android App

    Chanaka Thursday, 12 May 2016 05:41 AM

    thought Yahapalanaya was all about humble life cutting down costs when we have no money y spend so much on ministers via DM Android App

    galleguy Thursday, 12 May 2016 09:53 AM

    YET ANOTHER WEDA BERI TARZAN

    Sonali Thursday, 12 May 2016 01:37 PM

    This is what happens when you appoint morons to handle intellectual work. Looking for scapegoats is their way out when things get messed up.

    Premalal Thursday, 12 May 2016 06:32 PM

    This government is full of stiff necks rather than bottle necks.


Add comment

Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Reply To:

Name - Reply Comment





Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

VAT increase: SOUNDs death knell for publishers, readers

Though the Government imposed VAT (Value Added Tax) on vegetables and other e

How female change-makers are driving Sri Lanka’s energy saving platform

Saving energy has become more of a responsibility than a habit in today’s c

A dull Ramadan awaits Muslims amidst the Soaring Cost of Living

In the coming days, Muslims across the world will welcome the Holy Month of R

New wildlife underpass to curtail HEC

As of February 2024, Sri Lanka lost another 38 elephants as a result of the H