Mobitel, Dialog Axiata trial 1Gbps+ 4.5G
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In a South Asia first, Sri Lanka’s Mobitel and Dialog Axiata have each completed successful trials of 4.5G technology capable of speeds of over 1Gbps.
Mobitel announced it has tested a technology it calls LTE-A Pro at the operator’s test lab.
The operator partnered with Huawei and ZTE to test LTE-A technology capable of using a combination of up to five-carrier aggregation, 4×4 MIMO and 256 QAM. The company plans a commercial deployment in the near future.
Dialog meanwhile revealed it has completed capability testing on Huawei’s LTE equipment, demonstrating the ability to deliver throughputs exceeding 1Gbps over the LTE radio interface.
Mobitel asserts it was the first operator in South Asia to trial LTE technology in 2011, while Dialog Axiata said it was the first in the region to launch commercial LTE services in 2014. Dialog’s LTE network now covers more than 50% of the population.
Dialog and Mobitel are Sri Lanka’s first and second largest mobile operators by subscribers respectively.
The ITU has named Sri Lanka as having the lowest broadband tariffs among operators in the Asia-Pacific region.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which companies were involved in Mobitel's 4.5G technology trials?
Which companies were involved in Mobitel's 4.5G technology trials?
Mobitel partnered with Huawei and ZTE to test its LTE-A Pro technology. This involved using a combination of five-carrier aggregation, 4x4 MIMO, and 256 QAM capabilities.
Q.What is the current population coverage for Dialog Axiata's LTE network?
What is the current population coverage for Dialog Axiata's LTE network?
Dialog Axiata's existing LTE network currently extends its coverage to more than 50% of the population. They were the first in the region to launch commercial LTE services in 2014.
Q.How do Mobitel and Dialog Axiata rank among mobile operators in Sri Lanka?
How do Mobitel and Dialog Axiata rank among mobile operators in Sri Lanka?
Dialog Axiata is the largest mobile operator in Sri Lanka by subscribers. Mobitel is the second largest, according to the information provided in the article.
Q.What is Sri Lanka's position regarding broadband tariffs in the Asia-Pacific region?
What is Sri Lanka's position regarding broadband tariffs in the Asia-Pacific region?
The ITU has recognised Sri Lanka for having the lowest broadband tariffs among all operators within the Asia-Pacific region. This highlights competitive pricing for internet services.
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