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        Dialog Unveils Sri Lanka's First Ever Online SIM-to-eSIM Conversion


        For  the  first  time  in  Sri  Lanka,  Dialog  Axiata  PLC,  Sri  Lanka’s   or iOS  device.  To determine  if  a device is  eligible  for the  eSIM
        premier connectivity provider, introduced the facility for customers   service, customers can visit  www.dialog.lk. If a device is  listed
        to conveniently  and  seamlessly  transition  from traditional  SIM   as  compatible,  customers can proceed to upgrade  to an  eSIM
        cards to more secure eSIMs using any eSIM-compatible Android   facility or purchase a new eSIM with a new connection number
                                                               through the  MyDialog  App or https://www.dialog.lk/esim  With
                                                               all  the  latest  Android and iOS  devices being  launched with  the
                                                               eSIM facility, Dialog recognized the need to offer the convenience
                                                               of effortlessly  upgrading  to the  highly  secure  eSIM  facility  via
                                                               dialog.lk and MyDialog App. eSIM technology offers streamlined
                                                               device management where swapping physical SIM cards between
                                                               phones is eliminated. It also enables dual SIM capability on the
                                                               latest iPhone models. The Introduction of eSIM technology makes
                                                               tracing a lost device easier in case it’s stolen as the SIM cannot be
                                                               removed and discharged. This advancement also contributes to a
                                                               plastic-free environment, aligning with Dialog's ESG (Environmental,
                                                               Social, and Governance)  ambitions  while  eliminating  the  SIM
                                                               getting  damaged.  To use this  service, customers simply  need
                                                               to visit  https://www.dialog.lk/esim  or MyDialog  App, select  the
                                                               relevant device, conduct the OTP (one time password) verification
                                                               of the SIM, enter their email address to receive the QR verification
                                                               and the guide document, and conclude the confirmation as per the
                                                               instructions provided.



        Kymeta Hawk u8 is the First Flat Panel Antenna to Be Approved on Eutelsat

        OneWeb’s LEO Network for Land Mobility


        World-leading flat panel satellite antenna company Kymeta (www.
        kymetacorp.com) and satellite communications company Eutelsat
        Group (eutelsat.com) today announced that the Kymeta electroni-
        cally steered Hawk u8 LEO terminal is now approved for land mo-
        bility on the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO network, becoming the first flat
        panel antenna to be approved on its LEO network for land mobility.
        This offering unlocks a new era of connectivity for customers who
        require exceptional performance and reliable connectivity while on
        the move. Kymeta’s deep roots in providing mobility extend back
        to the launch of its first product in 2017. By tapping into Eutelsat
        OneWeb’s enterprise-grade connectivity network, all vehicles can
        now connect easily and seamlessly on the pause and on the move.
        “This is an exciting time as we see every major industry such as
        emergency management, on-road fleets and rail operators wanting
        to tap into mobile broadband as an efficient and effective means to
        transform their operations,” said Walter Berger, President and Co-
        CEO, Kymeta, “As a proud partner of Eutelsat Group, today marks   fully integrated family of high throughput mobile terminals. Eute-
        a  milestone  for  Kymeta  because  it  represents  the  fulfillment  of   lsat OneWeb’s LEO satellite network will give Kymeta customers
        our joint commitment to enable satellite communications on the   access  to  high-speed,  low-latency  broadband  connectivity  while
        move globally.” Massimiliano Ladovaz, Chief Operations Officer at   on the move or while stationary even in the remotest parts of the
        Eutelsat Group, said “Kymeta offers a high-bandwidth, low-power,   world.”

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