Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading connectivity provider, has launched the world’s first commercial virtual Base Station Controller (vBSC) in partnership with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC). This pioneering deployment is designed to boost network performance, reliability, and operational efficiency, while significantly reducing operating costs.
The vBSC is an advanced virtualized version of the traditional Base Station Controller, operating as software on virtualized hardware. This provides Dialog with increased flexibility and scalability for network management across various technology generations, supporting a seamless transition to virtualized network functions. By implementing vBSC, Dialog reinforces its dedication to innovation, sustainability, and future-ready solutions, aligning with its vision of “The Future. Today.”
Dialog Axiata Group Chief Technology Officer, Ranga Kariyawasam, emphasized, “This milestone, as the world’s first commercial vBSC implementation, solidifies Dialog’s role as a leader in the global telecom landscape. It demonstrates our commitment to delivering next-generation, cost-effective, and future-ready network solutions.”
David Hägerbro, Head of Ericsson Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, added, “Ericsson’s vBSC deployment offers a transformative, cost-effective solution for network modernization, significantly reducing operational expenses.”
Dialog’s vBSC deployment sets a new global standard for telecommunications innovation, positioning the company at the forefront of advanced technology adoption and sustainable development in network modernization.