Economic crisis hits foreign channel broadcasts in SL

March 30, 2022 at 6:05 PM

Several foreign channels have suspended broadcasting on PEO TV, the Company announced today.

PEO TV said that the suspension was due to the foreign exchange crisis in Sri Lanka.

The company expressed its apologies to consumers in a special notice announcing the suspension of channels.

PEO TV further assured consumers that the company will be working to restore the service as soon as possible.

The suspension of channels has also affected the broadcasting of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).

Several cricket fans have raised concerns as the IPL matches are also not being broadcasted.

A local television channel that wanted to broadcast the IPL on local channels has also pulled out. 

The channel has revealed that it has pulled out due to difficulties in making payments in Dollars. (NewsWire)