Sri Lanka enters public 5G era with commercial launch
Summary
Sri Lanka has launched commercial 5G services through Dialog Axiata PLC and Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel, marking the country's entrance into the public 5G era with enhanced digital infrastructure and applications.
Key Points
- Sri Lanka has officially entered the public 5G mobile connectivity phase with commercial launches by Dialog Axiata PLC and SLT-Mobitel.
- SLT-Mobitel demonstrated 5G use cases including high-speed internet, low-latency connectivity, real-time gaming, and augmented and virtual reality.
- Dialog Axiata PLC launched 'Dialog 5G Ultra', powered by over 220 live 5G sites serving more than 1.5 million subscribers nationwide.
- Industry leaders highlight 5G as a critical enabler for innovation, productivity, artificial intelligence adoption, Internet of Things, and cloud-based services in Sri Lanka.
