Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka eSIM
Stay online in Sri Lanka with a prepaid data eSIM: 13 plans from 1GB to 50GB, valid for up to 180 days, from $1.88.
- Starting price
- $1.88
- Plans
- 13
- Networks
- Mobitel
- Data only
- No phone number; WhatsApp and FaceTime work over data
Sri Lanka eSIM plans and prices
Plans for your whole trip
Use the data whenever you like within the validity period. A plan ends when its days run out or its data is used up, whichever comes first.
Day passes
A one-day plan with a daily allowance, for a short stop or a day when you need more data.
Plans marked FUP keep working at reduced speed (up to the speed shown) once their high-speed data is used.
Which networks does the Sri Lanka eSIM use?
Plans for Sri Lanka connect to Mobitel. The plans use 4G/LTE. Speed depends on local coverage and network conditions.
- Mobitel 4G
Travelling through more than one country?
These regional plans also cover Sri Lanka, so one eSIM works for the whole trip.
- Central Asia Covers 5 countries · from $2.51
- Asia (20 areas) Covers 20 countries · from $2.86
- Asia-20 Covers 20 countries · from $6.44
- Global (120+ areas) Covers 118 countries · from $7.97
- Global139 Covers 128 countries · from $13.60
How to set up your Sri Lanka eSIM
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Choose a plan and pay
Pick the plan that fits your trip and pay with Stripe. Your card details go straight to Stripe and are never stored by us.
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Install the eSIM from your phone
Open the activation link on your phone and the iPhone or Android installer starts by itself. Scanning the QR code works too, and we can email it to you.
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Switch it on in Sri Lanka
When you arrive, turn on the eSIM line and data roaming for it, and choose it for mobile data.
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Keep an eye on your data
My eSIMs shows how much data is left at any time.
Sri Lanka eSIM: questions and answers
How much does an eSIM for Sri Lanka cost?
Plans for Sri Lanka start at $1.88 for 1GB · 7 days. There are 13 plans in total, up to 50GB · 180 days for $87.71.
Which mobile networks will I use in Sri Lanka?
Plans for Sri Lanka connect to Mobitel. The plans use 4G/LTE. Speed depends on local coverage and network conditions.
Does the Sri Lanka eSIM include a phone number?
No. It is a data-only eSIM, so it has no phone number for calls or SMS. Your own number stays on your usual SIM, and apps such as WhatsApp and FaceTime work over the eSIM's data.
Can I keep my own SIM in my phone?
Yes. Most eSIM phones support dual SIM, so your usual SIM and the eSIM work side by side and you choose which one is used for data.
How long does a Sri Lanka eSIM plan last?
Each plan lasts for its validity period, up to 180 days for Sri Lanka, or until its data is used up, whichever comes first.
What if I run out of data?
Buy another plan from this page and install it the same way as the first. My eSIMs lists all your eSIMs and the data each one has left.
When should I install the eSIM?
Install it before you leave, while you are on Wi-Fi, and switch the line on when you arrive in Sri Lanka. The first connection to a network can take a few minutes.