Dialog Axiata PLC, a telecommunications service provider in the South Asian region to demonstrate 5G capabilities in 2018, announced the expansion of its 5G roaming network, encompassing 50+ countries through collaboration with over 100 partners.

This development empowers Dialog customers equipped with 5G-compatible devices to experience blazing-fast data speeds of up to 1 Gbps during their international travels. Leveraging Dialog's robust network partnerships, 5G outbound roaming promises seamless connectivity and high-speed data access across the globe.

Dialog has a 4G roaming network in South Asia along with world-wide coverage in over 160 countries with 400+ partners and will continue to expand the 5G roaming footprint providing a world-class data roaming experience to its subscribers. 

In addition to its 5G roaming services, Dialog customers can also experience the power of 5G on Sri Lanka’s 5G trial network that spans over 70 locations across the country, including Colombo and several key cities.

This announcement follows a range of 5G milestones and firsts in South Asia and Sri Lanka, including enabling 5G for Apple iPhone users for the first time in Sri Lanka, the deployment of the region’s first 5G trial network, the first 5G Standalone (5G SA) network trial, and the first standards-based 5G fixed-wireless pilot transmission in December 2018. 

Dialog remains committed to pioneering technological advancements in the nation and the region in line with its brand promise of delivering “The Future. Today.”