Dialog to shut down 3G network to free up spectrum for 4G

Dialog Axiata PLC today announced plans to shut down its 3G data network in 2023 to free up spectrum and increase the capacity of its 4G Broadband network.

This decision comes as part of Dialog Axiata's ongoing efforts to provide the best possible mobile experience for its customers and is part of its continued efforts to introduce best-in-class, next-gen technologies to Sri Lankan consumers.

“Usage of the 3G network account for less than one percent of Dialog’s data traffic and re-farming/allocation the 3G spectrum to support 4G broadband will provide a much higher bandwidth and thereby a better experience to Dialog 4G mobile broadband customers,” a statement by Dialog Axiata PLC said.

Dialog requests its 3G network users to switch to the 4G network as well as enable 4G data services on existing 4G devices to access mobile broadband services.