Sri Lanka Travel eSIM

Fast 4G/5G coverage via Dialog Axiata / Mobitel. Instant QR activation, no SIM swap.

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Plans starting from

US$6.58
  • ✓Daily or total-data plans — your pick
  • ✓QR code ready on-site in ~30 sec, also sent by email
  • ✓4G/5G high-speed network
  • ✓Instant QR code by email
  • ✓Most plans need no ID registration. WorldMove Taiwan KYC plans require real-name verification approval before activation. Check your selected plan's requirements.
  • ✓No app blocking — social, streaming & AI all work

Works smoothly with your favorite apps, streaming & AI

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Sri Lanka eSIM plans

Buy 10, Get 1 Free

Rewards unlock after ten eligible eSIMs; sale, promotion code and reward orders do not count. How rewards work

16 plans — pick the duration that matches your trip.

Plan options

Days of use

Data allowance

Selected plan

Sri Lanka · 7 days · 5GB total

5GB of high-speed data for the whole trip — stops when used up.

US$9.52

All sales final — eSIMs are non-refundable once purchased

eSIM details

Validity
3-30 days
Network speed
4G LTE
Service type
Data only
Coverage
Sri Lanka
Data limits
Total-data plans: high-speed data until the allowance is used up.
Hotspot sharing
Supported
Local carriers
Dialog Axiata / Mobitel / Hutch

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Sri Lanka eSIM vs other options

Why eSIM beats physical SIM and roaming?

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Compared
Local physical SIM
Compared
Carrier roaming
Price✓From US$1.65/dayUS$8-19 (airport)US$13-25/day
Activation time✓30 sec (pre-install)15-30 min queueAuto-connect (1-5 min)
Keep home number for SMS✓Yes (dual SIM)No (physical swap)Yes
Data✓Daily or total plans — your pickPlan dependent (capped)Plan dependent
Pricing clarity✓Fixed USD pricePricier at airportPer-use, bill shock
Physical card neededNo (eSIM)YesUses home SIM

* Price comparison based on 2026 market estimates; physical SIM prices vary by destination.

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Sri Lanka Network Coverage

On top local carrier 4G / 5G networks.

Carriers

  • Dialog Axiata
  • Mobitel
  • Hutch

Network Tech

4G LTE

Typical speed: 15-50 Mbps Colombo

Kandy / tea country covered; southern beach resorts stable 4G.

Sri Lanka expected network speed

Estimate · based on carrier networks, not a measured test
Typical urban speed
15-50 Mbps Colombo

In Sri Lanka, Alt eSIM connects to Dialog Axiata, Mobitel, Hutch on 4G LTE. Typical urban speeds are around 15-50 Mbps Colombo — comfortable for live maps & navigation, social, HD streaming and personal hotspot.

Want measured, per-location numbers? See our Japan field test — more destinations coming.

Why use Alt eSIM in Sri Lanka

Operated by a Hong Kong travel team — our own platform passes the savings to you. Scan a QR code and you're online.

Shop signs on a Colombo street

30-second delivery

QR code appears on-site right after Stripe payment — also sent by email. No shipping wait.

4G / 5G speeds

Top local carriers — KDDI & SoftBank in Japan, SK Telecom in Korea, Vodafone & Orange in Europe.

Keep your number

eSIM runs alongside your physical SIM — keep receiving SMS on home line.

Stripe secured

Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay.

Activation requirements

Most plans need no ID registration. WorldMove Taiwan KYC plans require real-name verification approval before activation. Check your selected plan's requirements.

70+ destinations

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Zero plastic

No physical card to manufacture or ship — lower carbon footprint.

How to install and activate the eSIM

Takes 2-3 minutes. Do it on home Wi-Fi before departure.

1

Choose plan & pay

Visa / Mastercard / Apple Pay / Google Pay

2

Receive QR code email

Arrives in your inbox within 30 seconds of Stripe confirmation

3

Install on Wi-Fi

iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM; Android: Settings → Connections → SIM Manager

4

Enable on arrival

Turn on Data Roaming when you land

View full installation guide

What travellers say

「Used in Japan for 5 days — KDDI signal full bars on arrival, half the airport SIM price.」

— Chan from HK

「Bangkok solo trip 7 days, 3GB was enough, install was super simple.」

— Lam from TW

「Family Europe trip 15 days — multi-country plan, no need to swap between countries.」

— Wong from HK

Sri Lanka eSIM FAQ

Common questions. WhatsApp us if anything's missing.

Which carrier network does the Sri Lanka eSIM use?▼
Top local carriers: Dialog Axiata, Mobitel, Hutch and more. 4G/5G high-speed coverage. See the Network Coverage section above for bands and detail.
Are there data limits?▼
It depends on the plan: daily-data plans have a stated daily high-speed allowance (e.g. 1GB/day), then slow to 128kbps until the next day; total-data plans give one high-speed allowance for the whole trip and stop when used up. Every plan's limit is shown at purchase and in the spec table.
Do I need real-name or ID registration?▼
Most plans need no ID registration. WorldMove Taiwan KYC plans require real-name verification approval before activation. Check your selected plan's requirements.
Does my phone support eSIM?▼
iPhone XS or later (2018+), Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3+ — most flagship phones from 2018+. Dial *#06# — if a 32-digit EID shows, your phone supports eSIM. Full list on the Compatible Devices page.
How do I install? Do I need Wi-Fi?▼
Wi-Fi is required to download the eSIM profile. iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Use QR Code. Android: Settings → Connections → SIM Card Manager → Add mobile plan. Takes 2-3 minutes.
Is it instant? When does the QR code arrive?▼
Yes — emailed within ~30 seconds of Stripe payment. We recommend installing on home Wi-Fi before departure and enabling Data Roaming on arrival.
Can the eSIM make calls or receive SMS?▼
It's data-only. Use WhatsApp, LINE, Telegram, FaceTime for calls. For bank/work SMS, keep your physical SIM active in parallel.
Can I keep my original phone number?▼
No. Alt eSIM is a data-only eSIM — it does not come with a phone number and cannot make calls or receive SMS. It is an additional data line: your existing physical SIM and number can stay active in the phone (dual-SIM) to keep receiving calls and SMS, but your original number will incur your home carrier's roaming charges abroad. For calls, use WhatsApp, LINE, Telegram or FaceTime over data.
What if I can't connect after install?▼
1) Confirm Data Roaming is on; 2) Set the new eSIM as the default data line in Settings; 3) Restart your phone. Still stuck — WhatsApp our Hong Kong support team.
What's the refund policy?▼
All eSIM purchases are final — no refunds or returns once payment is confirmed, whether or not the eSIM has been installed or used. Please confirm destination, duration, and device compatibility before buying. See the Refund Policy page.
Does unused data carry forward?▼
No. Plans expire at the end of the validity period. Pick a plan that matches your trip length; buy a new one for your next destination.
When does the validity start — at purchase, install, or first connection?▼
The clock starts when the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination — not at purchase or install. Buy and install days ahead on home Wi-Fi; the countdown only begins when you enable data roaming on arrival.
Can I share data as a hotspot with family?▼
Yes, hotspot sharing is supported. Note the daily high-speed allowance is shared by everyone tethered to the eSIM — heavy sharing uses it up faster (speed drops but data keeps working after that).
What if I run out of data mid-trip?▼
Plans can't be topped up mid-trip, but you can buy another eSIM anytime — QR code arrives in ~30 seconds. Daily plans also keep working at reduced speed after the daily allowance, so you're never suddenly cut off.
How much data do I need — 1GB or 2GB per day?▼
For typical travel (maps, WhatsApp, social, finding restaurants) 1GB/day is plenty. If you stream video, go live, or hotspot for others, pick 2-3GB/day or a large total-data plan. Daily plans throttle instead of cutting off, so you stay connected either way.
Will WhatsApp and SMS on my home number still work?▼
Yes. WhatsApp stays tied to your existing number and runs over the eSIM's data. Keep your physical SIM in the phone (dual SIM) to receive bank/work SMS — just turn off data roaming on that line to avoid roaming charges.

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