Ericsson and Dialog Telekom partner for a world-class 3G network in Sri Lanka

Ericsson has been chosen as the lead partner for building Dialog’s 3G service roll-out in Sri Lanka. Dialog’s 3G roll-out, the first in the country and South Asian Region, will include 100% core Network from Ericsson apart from majority of radio access network, the company said.

Dialog’s 3G service rollout will enable mobile users to experience High Speed Mobile Broadband, a range of media-rich services such as video telephony, Mobile TV Streaming, IP telephony, and GPS-based services amongst others.

The 3G service roll-out will further strengthen Dialog’s position as Sri Lanka’s most innovative and futuristic service provider.

Mats Granryd, Chairman, Ericsson Sri Lanka, said, “We are proud to be partnering with Dialog to help them be the first telecom operator in South Asia to be rolling out a 3G network. We will extend our proven, global expertise in rolling out and managing 3G networks across the world. Ericsson has 47% of the Global WCDMA market share and we are proud to add Sri Lanka to this list.”
Amarjeet Singh, Managing Director, Ericsson Sri Lanka, said, “Dialog is driving the growth of the telecom industry in Sri Lanka. We respect their thorough professionalism and commitment as the first 3G operator in the country and South Asian region. We will continue to support them to make sure we have a world-class 3G network in Sri Lanka. We will continue to invest and remain at the forefront of technology so we can do the best for our customers.”