Dialog sets new record with download speeds exceeding 6Gbps

DIALOG Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, in collaboration with Huawei and Samsung, has achieved a significant milestone in its 5G journey by demonstrating 6.2Gbps speeds on its 5G Standalone (5G SA) Ready network – the fastest ever recorded in Sri Lanka on a commercial smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. This demonstra tion highlights the transformative potential of 5G’s Ultra Advanced Technology, setting a new benchmark for mobile connectivity in Sri Lanka. The trial was enabled by industry-leading innovations such as Massive MIMO, 5CC Carrier Aggregation in the sub-6GHz spectrum, and 1024QAM modulation.

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marking an important step in bringing next-generation mobile connectivity closer to reality.

As the first and only network in Sri Lanka with a 5G SA Ready network, this breakthrough was achieved using a 5G public outdoor trial network with extensive optimisations to enhance performance.

This milestone reflects Dialog’s ongoing commitment to advancing connectivity and unlocking the potential of 5G for consumers and businesses.

Huawei’s expertise and network solutions played a key role in enabling this achievement. Additionally, Samsung contributed by providing the required features on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, ensuring seamless testing and demonstration of 5G Ultra Advanced capabilities.