Corporate Office
“DEUTSCHE HAUS” Block-A, Level-1
320, T. B. Jayah Mawatha,
Colombo 10
Sri Lanka
Operational Office
258, Dam Street
Colombo 12
Sri Lanka
Group Companies
- Omega Group of Companies
- Sky Tel Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.
- Power Hub Green
- Energy (Pvt) Ltd.
- My Sky (Hong Kong) Ltd.
- Lake Side Property Developers.
Bankers
- Sampath Bank PLC
- Amana Bank PLC
The Omega Group is a family owned Group of companies’ launched in 1982. The Group is involved in diversified business sectors such as motor spare parts, machinery and electronics with offshore offices in Hong Kong, Malaysia & UK. Continuing its strategic expansion, in late 1990s the Group diversified in to mobile telecommunication, renewable energy and property development sectors. Investments made into these sectors have been resounding success yielding rapid market growth and high return on investment.
In 2000 keeping a step forward in to Power and Energy Sector with Hydro, Wind and Biomass, the group listed Pan Asian Power in the Colombo Stock Exchange in 2010.
In 2008 growing forward under the name of Lake Side Property Developers, it ventured in to Property Development.
(1st CDMA Wireless Operator)
In 2004 Sea Telecom (Pvt) Ltd., was appointed as one of the National Distributors for CDMA line and pre-paid top up cards.
International Air Time Top Up
International Airtime Exchange is a business line that has been introduced by Sky Tel Lanka, which has shown great growth locally and internationally with leading telco’s, with Tranglo of Malaysia
In 2012 Sky Tel launched its own GSM Mobile Devices to the Sri Lankan market with Quality and Affordability in mind for the mass, selling more than half a million units with its Island Wide Distribution and Dealer Network.
Sky Mobile devices are manufactured under strict quality supervision in state of Art Factories which manufacture Mobile Phones for International leading brands.
In 2017 Sky Tel was appointed as Sole Distributor for Sri Lanka for itel Mobile, which is one of the top 10 brand in China. Also, popular in almost 55 countries in the world for Smart and Feature phones.
Objectives
- As a plan for 2016 and future, promoting the ranges and requirements of smart phones & Tabs to Corporates and the Government sector will be a priority.
- Mainly targeting the good work and support provided by Sky Tel for past 18 years to be carried forward with a prospective manner.
- Strengthen and increase the existing Distributer network of 35 and support 1000 plus retailers handled by them.
Mission Statement
The mission of Sky Tel is to continue providing customized Smart Phones & Tabs to its current Corporates, Government sector and the Retail sector, by expanding the product ranges with growing new innovations.
Managing Director
Siddi Farook (BBA)
Entrepreneur, in International Trade and Mobile Telecommunication. Diversified into Renewable Energy Sector Developing Mini Hydro Projects. Director / Shareholder of Pan Asian Power PLC, listed in the Colombo stock exchange.
Former Chairman of Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation. (SLBC) 2017 -2019
The Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation, the national broadcaster has long history and a proven track record.
The radio station has been on air since 1925 and is the first radio station in Asia. Broadcast commenced just 03 years after the launch of BBC.
The organization has an island wide network comprising of 14 radio channels in Sinhala, Tamil, and English. It has a work force of 800 employees.
In keeping with the public service commitment of SLBC, The digital innovations have been extended to the regional radio stations that largely service the rural populations.
Sky Tel kicked of operations as a Key Partner for Hutchison Telecom. Since then Sky Tel has been in the forefront in supplying E TAC and AMPs, Mobile Handsets to Celltel, Dialog Axiata, Hutchison Telecom and Mobitel.
In 2001 Star Mobile (Pvt) Ltd., was appointed as an authorized business partner for Mobitel’s products & services.
In 2003 Bell Star (Pvt) Ltd., was incorporated as a Subsidiary Company, to represent Siemens Mobile in Sri Lanka, a then popular brand in many countries.
Bell Star was also a business partner for Dialog GSM and was the only Duty Free Mobile Store Outlet in Colombo International Airport.
Android Smart Phones
As a part of its strength in the market, 2014 made Sky Mobile reach a milestone in launching the first Smart Phone to the Sri Lanka market as a Local brand. Presently promoting four smartphone models in its portfolio.
In late 2014 Sky Tel was appointed as Sole Distributor for Sri Lanka for Cherry range of Products, which is a leading brand in Philippines.
Keys to Success
- Maintain and build upon existing customer contacts and relationships.
- Continue to provide quality products and services at competitive prices.
- Expand level of services into new towns.
- Offer new products that complement existing products.
- Implement an aggressive marketing and promotional campaign for the brand.
- Stay abreast of the latest technological changes and market trends and apply appropriate strategies.
The Market Growth and Opportunities
The needs of individuals and businesses for Smart Phones & Tabs have undoubtedly been growing at a phenomenal rate and continue to do so. This is particularly true in Sri Lanka where supply has significantly lagged overall demand for good quality products. Technological change has created opportunities for market competition to replace existing telecommunication monopolies.
Target Market
- Focus on rural & urban market specially youth and middle aged. To increase presence in the market at large, also focusing on senior citizens.
- Focus on the Midrange low priced Smart Phone & Tablet Market.