Sri Lanka currently offers about 210 eSIM providers and more than 11, 100 prepaid data plans, giving travelers a wide range of options to find the eSIM that best meets their needs.

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

Unlimited data eSIM plans are offered by several providers for travel in Sri Lanka, though most include a possibility of speed throttling. The providers that list unlimited data are Earth Esim, Yesim, Roamify, ASIMGO, Truely and Ohayu. Earth Esim and Ohayu set a speed limit of 1 Mbps, while ASIMGO caps speeds at 5 Mbps; the other providers state that speed may be throttled without specifying a limit. Prices for unlimited plans vary widely, ranging from about $3 for very short‑term options to over $200 for long‑duration coverage, with most plans falling between roughly $3 and $120. When choosing a plan, travelers should consider how much data they anticipate using and select a package that comfortably exceeds that estimate.

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 include a phone number and SMS are available for Sri Lanka. Providers that offer local Sri Lankan numbers (dialing code +94) are Airalo and RedEx eSIM. Airalo supplies a range of data plans from 1GB 7 days for about $5.50 up to 50GB 30 days for about $38.50, with validity from 7 days to 30 days, and the plan includes voice inbound/outbound and SMS inbound/outbound. RedEx eSIM offers a 20GB 30‑day plan for about $35.89, also with a local number, voice inbound/outbound and SMS inbound/outbound.

Other providers such as GlobaleSIM, EtravelSIM, Orange Travel, JamboSim, ESIM.DOG, Airhub, and Roamify also sell travel eSIMs for Sri Lanka, but they use foreign dialing codes (+1, +44, +33). These plans still provide voice and SMS, but the phone number is not local to Sri Lanka. Travelers can choose between a local Sri Lankan number or a foreign number depending on their preference.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Sep 24, 2026