There are more than 110 travel eSIM providers in Sri Lanka, with over 3600 prepaid data plans available. This wide variety of plans makes it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that fits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Sri Lanka?

Unlimited data eSIM plans for Sri Lanka are offered by several providers. Firsty provides a free 1‑day plan with ads and a throttled speed of 256 kbps, while Roamify offers unlimited data for 1 to 30 days with possible throttling on 3G and 4G networks. Yoho Mobile’s plans range from 1 to 30 days and allow tethering, but speeds may be limited to 5 Mbps and can be throttled; Truely, abesteSIM, and Yesim all provide unlimited data for 1 to 30 days, allowing tethering and offering 3G/4G (or LTE) coverage, with abesteSIM and Yoho Mobile indicating a 5 Mbps speed cap and the others subject to throttling. The price spectrum for these unlimited options runs from as low as $0.00 with Firsty to as high as $449.07 with Yoho Mobile, giving travelers a broad range of choices depending on budget and data needs.

What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka's mobile telecommunications sector is served by several major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), each offering a range of services:

Dialog Axiata PLC (Dialog): The largest mobile operator in Sri Lanka, providing extensive 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G coverage across the country.
SLT-Mobitel (Mobitel): A subsidiary of Sri Lanka Telecom, offering comprehensive mobile services with a focus on innovation, including 4.5G LTE and exploration of 5G capabilities.
Hutchison Telecommunications Lanka Ltd (Hutch): Following its merger with Etisalat Lanka, Hutch has expanded its network and customer base, focusing on affordable data plans and reliable 4G connectivity.
Airtel Lanka: A subsidiary of India's Bharti Airtel, known for competitive pricing and a focus on mobile data services.

As of now, Sri Lanka does not have Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). Therefore, most travel eSIMs rely on the infrastructure provided by the major MNOs listed above.

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for Sri Lanka?

Yes, travel eSIMs that provide a phone number and SMS are available for Sri Lanka. GlobaleSIM offers a range of plans from 1 GB to 20 GB with validity from 7 days to 30 days and pricing that starts at $4.00 USD. Roamify provides options from 1 GB to 20 GB that can be used for up to 365 days, with prices beginning at $15.00 USD. All of these plans use the international dialing code +1, so the phone number will be a United States or Canada number rather than a local Sri Lankan number; one Roamify plan uses the French code +33, which also results in a foreign number. Both providers support inbound voice calls and inbound SMS, and some Roamify plans also allow outbound SMS, giving travelers the ability to receive and send text messages while in Sri Lanka.

Summarized by Gen AI. Last updated: December 28, 2025