Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Dialog showcased Sri Lanka’s fastest 5G-ready network at INFOTEL 2025 with interactive demos including smart cities, VR tourism, cloud gaming, and AI-powered creativity. The exhibit highlighted how ultra-fast, low-latency connectivity will enable next-gen services and strengthen Sri Lanka’s digital transformation across industries and public life.
Dialog recommits to Sri Lanka Rugby with renewed telecom partnership and full broadcast support, enhancing nationwide fan access to a highly competitive 2025/26 league season featuring nine elite clubs.
Dialog Axiata has introduced a 5G-powered autonomous robot that cleans plastic and floating waste from Sri Lanka’s waterways. Developed with MEPA, the robot uses AI, real-time video, and carbon-neutral power to remove up to 50 kg of debris per mission. The announcement comes as Sri Lanka prepares for its first commercial 5G spectrum auction, marking a major step toward national 5G deployment.
Dialog Axiata has launched the Nubia Air 5G, Sri Lanka’s newest and most affordable 5G smartphone, combining design, performance, and accessibility. Featuring a slim 5.9 mm body, high-speed 5G chipset, HD display, and long battery life, the phone aims to make 5G connectivity mainstream. Available through Dialog Experience Centres and retail partners, the launch reaffirms Dialog’s role in leading Sri Lanka’s digital transformation.
Dialog Axiata has expanded its 5G trials to 15 districts across Sri Lanka ahead of the December 2025 spectrum auction. The company’s efforts, including the country’s first VoNR trial and affordable 5G devices, aim to accelerate nationwide readiness for commercial 5G deployment.
Dialog Axiata has upgraded its agriculture advisory platform Govi Mithuru with AI-powered features, including a trilingual chat and voice bot, image-based pest diagnosis, and a voice assistant via 616. The service expands access to smart farming tools, empowering both farmers and gardeners across Sri Lanka.
Dialog Axiata has expanded 5G roaming to 40 countries and launched an affordable 5G smartphone in Sri Lanka priced at $120. The move enhances global connectivity and supports increased 5G adoption domestically.
Dialog Axiata has been named Sri Lanka’s most loved service and telecommunication brand for 2025, winning the titles for the second year in a row. The accolade reflects strong customer loyalty and Dialog’s focus on innovation and inclusive digital connectivity.
Dialog Axiata’s Vesak Data Dansala offers 1GB free mobile data to 21,000+ users via QR codes, blending tradition with digital innovation in Sri Lanka’s biggest cultural festival.
Dialog Axiata successfully conducted Sri Lanka’s first VoNR trial on a live 5G network, using a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphone. The trial showcased VoNR’s benefits, including better voice quality, faster connections, and improved network efficiency. However, 5G services remain in trial stages as spectrum allocation is still pending.