Sri Lanka Etisalat unit in e-book store deal with publishers

Etisalat’s Sri Lankan unit has teamed up with booksellers and a software firm to launch an electronic book store for local publishers and authors.
The online e-book store, called ‘Book Hub’ to be commercially launched by end of March, will be in all three languages and available on any telecommunications network to ensure greater accessibility.
Books will be available for download on personal computers, tablet computers and smart phones by consumers first using Etisalat and then all other telecom providers.
Multiple payment options will be available including credit cards and pre-and post-paid mobile phone payment schemes to ensure widespread use of electronic books as the cost of smart phones fall.