Dialog Axiata has expanded its 5G trial network to 15 districts across Sri Lanka, reinforcing its leadership in advanced connectivity and its commitment to supporting the nation’s digital transformation. With this milestone, Dialog continues to to
operate the nation’s largest 5G trial network, spanning 15 districts across all regions of Sri Lanka, including Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kandy, Kurunegala, Puttalam, Anuradhapura, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, Matara, Batticaloa, Ampara, Trincomalee, Jaffna, and Kilinochchi, with ongoing expansion into additional urban and rural locations. This footprint enables thousands of Sri Lankans to experience the power of 5G technology, setting the stage for a new era of high-speed connectivity and innovation. Since debuting South Asia’s first 5G demonstration in 2018, Dialog has continued to lead the industry with milestones such as Sri Lanka’s first 5G Standalone network trial and the first Voice over 5G call on a live network, highlighting its ongoing investment in advanced technology and infrastructure.
Ranga Kariyawasam, Group CTO, Dialog Axiata, said, “Extending our 5G trials across the country marks another important step in Dialog’s journey to shape Sri Lanka’s digital future. As the nation’s most advanced and fastest 5G-ready network, Dialog Dialog continues to invest in technologies that empower people, businesses, and communities. This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to innovation and our vision to deliver world-class connectivity experiences to every Sri Lankan.”
Dialog’s 5G trial network showcases the transformative potential of 5G, offering ultra-low latency, high speeds, and improved reliability for advanced applications across entertainment, education, healthcare, and industrial and enterprise sectors.
