Four mobile phone companies have also been established in the country. While the early 1990s were characterized by long waiting periods for telephones, today a phone connection can be obtained within three days. Internet penetration is also increasing in the country with many ISPs in operation.

The Government too is playing a proactive role in ICT development with the formulation of a National Telecommunication Policy and an ICT Road Map. Copyright Laws to prevent software piracy are also being prepared. In order to promote investment the Government has offered a number of tax incentives to ICT companies.

FIXED LINES OPERATORS:
			Sri Lanka Telecom Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) is the pioneer in telecommunications in Sri Lanka and reputed as the National Telecom Service provider in the country. http://www.slt.lk
			Suntel Lanka Ltd Suntel is Sri Lanka's fastest growing telecommunication provider, backed by renowned international expertise and financial strength. http://www.suntel.lk
			Lanka Bell Ltd The pioneers in introducing to Sri Lanka “Proximity”, a revolutionary Wireless Access System. www.lankabell.net

MOBILE OPERATORS:
			Celltel Lanka Ltd Celltel, Sri Lanka's first cellular network, commenced operations in 1989. It is a company owned and operated by Millicom International Cellular S.A. http://www.celltel.lk
			Dialog GSM Dialog GSM is operated by MTN Networks (Pvt) Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary of Telekom Malaysia Bhd. http://www.dialog.lk
			Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd Mobitel was launched in 1993 and at present is a large cellular network, with over 115,000 subscribers. http://www.mobitellanka.com
			Hutchison Telecommunications Lanka (Pte) Ltd Hutchison is a leading provider of wireless communication services serving the needs of Sri Lankan customers.

INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS:
			Ceycom Ceycom services are engaged in the business of Corporate Data Communication, International Internet Connectivity, ISP, Web application Development, ASP, Managed Network Services and ICT Related Training. http://www.ccom.lk
			Eureka Founded in 1996, Eureka is one of Sri Lanka's most respected and successful technology companies. http://www.eureka.lk
			ITMIN ITMIN internet services limited, is the newly formed subsidiary of ITMIN limited, to provide additional focus on internet and related services. http://www.itmin.net
			Lanka Communication Services Lanka Communication Services (Pvt) Ltd., (LankaCom) a subsidiary of Singapore Telecom International is a pioneer in providing Data Communication and Internet services in Sri Lanka. http://www.lankacom.net
			Lanka Internet Services Ltd The pioneer in commercial internet services. Lanka Internet operates under license as a Telecommunication Service Provider. http://lisl.lanka.net
			Sri Lanka Telecom Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) is the pioneer in telecommunications in Sri Lanka and reputed as the National Telecom Service provider in the country. http://www.slt.lk