Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Sri Lanka and Pakistan agreed to form a Joint Working Group on IT and Digital Economy to boost cooperation in digital infrastructure, e-governance, and skills development. The move expands bilateral ties beyond trade into emerging technologies while supporting SMEs, pharmaceuticals, and broader economic collaboration.
Dialog Axiata integrated Sri Lanka’s GovPay platform into its eZ Cash service, enabling nationwide government service payments through over 55,000 retail outlets and advancing financial inclusion and digital government access.
Dialog Axiata has integrated Sri Lanka’s GovPay platform into its eZ Cash network, allowing citizens to pay for government services at more than 55,000 retail outlets nationwide. The move expands access to public payments, supports financial inclusion, and strengthens the reach of digital government services across all regions.
Dialog Axiata has partnered with Starlink to deliver high-speed satellite internet across Sri Lanka, targeting underserved and remote regions. As an authorised Starlink agent, Dialog will provide low-latency connectivity alongside enterprise-grade support, strengthening national digital inclusion and expanding access beyond traditional network coverage.
Sri Lanka has launched commercial 5G services after awarding spectrum licences to Dialog Axiata and SLT Mobitel. Dialog has already activated over 220 5G sites, committed $100 million in network expansion, and partnered with Starlink to extend broadband access, strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure and inclusion.
Sri Lanka is advancing its digital economy strategy while responding to Cyclone Ditwah by using GovPay to streamline disaster relief donations and launching a global support portal. Despite major damage to telecom infrastructure, satellite connectivity and coordinated recovery efforts have highlighted the resilience and importance of digital systems during crises.
Sri Lanka has entered its public 5G phase with commercial launches by Dialog Axiata and SLT-Mobitel. The rollout includes hundreds of live sites, supports advanced use cases such as AR, VR, and real-time gaming, and strengthens the country’s digital infrastructure for next-generation services.
Dialog Axiata has partnered with SpaceX to resell Starlink’s LEO satellite internet services in Sri Lanka, targeting enterprises and underserved communities. The collaboration complements Dialog’s terrestrial network, offering managed satellite connectivity with installation and maintenance to help bridge the country’s digital divide.
Sri Lanka has officially launched commercial 5G services, with Dialog Axiata and SLT-Mobitel activating networks after the completion of the country’s 5G spectrum auction. The rollout marks a major milestone following years of trials, unlocking new opportunities for high-speed connectivity, enterprise applications, and nationwide digital transformation.
Dialog Enterprise served as Principal Sponsor of Sri Lanka CERT’s 2025 Cyber Security Conference, reinforcing its commitment to national cyber resilience. The event united leaders across sectors to advance cybersecurity awareness, strengthen digital infrastructure, and support public–private cooperation to address emerging threats in Sri Lanka’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.