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Dialog launches Sri Lanka’s first commercial 4G-LTE Service
View(s):Dialog Broadband Networks (DBN) on Saturday launched 4G services saying it would be initially available in Colombo and later to the rest of the country.
Sri Lanka Goes 4G LTE : Anusha Pelpita, Director General -Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka with Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya Chairman, Dialog Broadband Networks (DBN) & Group CEO Dialog Axiata PLC soon after the Launch of Fixed 4G-LTE services by DBN. Also in the picture is Navin Pieris, Head of Fixed Telecommunications & Broadband Services of Dialog Axiata Group.
The service is based on 4th Generation TD-LTE technology, and represents quantum advancement in Fixed Broadband services delivered to Sri Lankan homes and enterprises, the company said in a statement.
“The LTE Home/Office device provided by Dialog enables “Plug and Play” connectivity to the LTE network and comes complete with in-built Wi-Fi, 4 Local Area Network (LAN) Data Ports, a USB port and the option of 2 Voice (Telephone) lines,” it said.
Connectivity to Dialog’s LTE network enables the transformation of connected homes and offices into High Speed Wireless Zones supporting a wide range of wireless devices such as Tablets, Smart Phones and Laptops. The LTE terminal also supports connectivity to Smart TVs and Local Area Network (LAN) connected devices such as PCs and Printers.
Anusha Pelpita, Director General of the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) said, “The TRCSL is proud to note the commencement of commercial LTE services in Sri Lanka. The smooth introduction of the latest generation of telecommunication and broadband services requires consistent forward planning by the TRCSL and I am happy that our efforts have resulted in Sri Lanka’s telecommunications sector delivering high quality and affordable services to Sri Lankan consumers”
Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, Chairman, Dialog Broadband Networks (DBN) & Group CEO Dialog Axiata PLC, said “The aggressive advancement of Sri Lanka’s Telecommunications sector has been made possible by the progressive policies of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka, and the enabling environment which has been created which encourages investment in the latest technology to the benefit of Sri Lankan consumers.”
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