CNN mobile news on demand

Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel offers its customers access to CNN's latest global news content through one call. With a few clicks, Mobitel customers can watch CNN breaking news and the latest top stories, weather, business, entertainment, politics and more on an on-demand basis simply by dialing 555. A key advantage of this service is uninterrupted content delivery when compared to web and WAP based streaming where delays can be experienced due to content being buffered. No software or special configurations are required by customers to access the service. Leisha De Silva Chandrasena, Chairperson, Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel, said, “The mobile phone is fast becoming an important platform for the dissemination of information due to its high penetration and efficient reach. mobile TV and Video on Demand are also gaining popularity since it allows you quick and efficient access to know the latest happenings around the world despite being caught up in this fast paced world. The partnership with CNN International is yet another landmark development for Mobitel following its recent partnership with Google the leading global Internet company.”