January 25, Colombo (LNW): The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) is preparing to roll out a fresh regulatory framework aimed at keeping telephone and internet services running without disruption during times of crisis.
According to TRCSL Director General, retired Major General Bandula Herath, the proposed measures are intended to strengthen the resilience of national communication networks when emergencies occur.
He said the move comes in response to lessons learned from past incidents, where breakdowns in connectivity complicated rescue, coordination and public communication efforts.
The planned regulations are expected to place clearer responsibilities on service providers to maintain operations during natural disasters, technical failures or other emergency situations triggered by human activity.
Officials believe the initiative will play a critical role in improving emergency management, ensuring that authorities and the public remain connected when reliable communication is most essential.
