Dialog - Sri Lanka

Dialog (Sri Lanka) uses 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, 2 LTE bands, and 1 5G NR band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Dialog (Sri Lanka). See the tables below for details.

Dialog Axiata PLC is Sri Lanka's largest telecommunications service provider and the country's largest mobile network operator, serving over 17 million subscribers, which accounts for 57% of the Sri Lankan mobile market. Here are some key points about Dialog Sri Lanka's mobile network:

1. Network Coverage:

   • Dialog operates on 2.5G, 3G, 3.5G, 4G LTE, and 5G communications networks.
   • It was the first operator to launch commercial 3G and HSPA+ operations in South Asia, rolling out the network on August 16, 2006.
   • Dialog was also the first to introduce 5G network in Sri Lanka.

2. Services:

   • Dialog offers a range of services including mobile telephony, fixed-line and broadband internet services, and international telecommunication services.
   • It operates a Direct To Home Satellite TV service called Dialog TV.
   • Dialog Broadband provides fixed-line and broadband internet services.

3. Investments and Market Share:

   • Dialog has invested over US $3 billion towards the development of telecommunications infrastructure, making it the single largest contributor to Sri Lankan foreign direct investment (FDI).
   • It has a strong presence in the North and East Provinces, where it was the first mobile operator to extend its GSM network after the war, and currently holds 80% market share in these regions.

4. Acquisitions and Partnerships:

   • On June 26, 2024, Dialog Axiata acquired 100% of the issued shares in Airtel Lanka, issuing ordinary voting shares to Bharti Airtel, which will amount to 10.355% of Dialog’s total issued shares.

5. Customer Base and Subscribers:

   • Dialog has a subscriber base of over 17 million Sri Lankans, making it the market leader in the pay television and home broadband sectors.

6. Technology and Infrastructure:

   • Dialog uses advanced technologies such as GSM/EDGE, LTE/LTE-A, 5G Pilot, MCPTT, IoT, and eSIM for its mobile services.
   • It also operates a robust fixed network infrastructure including LTE, Wi-Fi, DOCSIS, FTTx, and Wibas.

7. International Footprint:

   • Dialog has a strong international footprint with roaming partnerships with over 650 operators across more than 200 destinations.
   • It also invests in multiple subsea cables across Asia.

Overall, Dialog Axiata PLC is a leading telecommunications service provider in Sri Lanka, known for its extensive network coverage, advanced technology, and diverse range of services.

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