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Dialog Launches Sri Lanka's Largest 5G Network, Connecting Over 1.5 Million Subscribers

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December 19, 2025

In a significant step towards advancing Sri Lanka, Dialog Axiata PLC announced the commercial launch of Dialog 5G Ultra, marking a major milestone in the country's digital evolution and its transition into the 5G era.

Dialog Launches Sri Lanka's Largest 5G Network, Connecting Over 1.5 Million Subscribers

Left to right: Ramze Riyazdeen, Group Chief Marketing Officer, Sandra De Zoysa, Group Chief Customer Officer, Lasantha Theverapperuma, Group Chief Operating Officer of Dialog Axiata PLC and Supun Weerasinghe, Director / Group Chief Executive, Dialog Axiata PLC with NOVA, the Humanoid Robot Powered by Dialog 5G Ultra at the launch. David Brain, Chief Financial Officer, Dialog Axiata

Left to right: NOVA, the Humanoid Robot Powered by Dialog 5G Ultra and Supun Weerasinghe, Director / Group Chief Executive, Dialog Axiata PLC

Over 1.5 million Dialog subscribers already connected to the largest 5G network in Sri Lanka

First operator to commercially enable 5G in Sri Lanka, powered by 220 live sites connected across the country, underscoring leadership in next-generation connectivity

Only operator to secure 27 GHz spectrum, enabling gigabit speeds and advanced enterprise solutions, alongside 3500 MHz spectrum to support nationwide 5G coverage

Plans to invest USD 100 million towards expanding 5G connectivity across Sri Lanka over the next two years

Dialog offers the widest 5G roaming network, collaborating with 155 global partners across 76 countries, enabling high-speed 5G connectivity for inbound tourists and Sri Lankans travelling overseas

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