Sri Lanka Travel eSIM
From $10.50 — keep your own number, add Sri Lanka data alongside it.
Plans & prices
Selected 1 GB · 7 days 3 GB · 30 days 5 GB · 30 days 10 GB · 30 days 20 GB · 30 days
Total $10.50$21$31.50$48.50$80
Buy now — the plan activates when you land, not when you pay.
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Sri Lanka
Dialog network
- 4G / LTE
- Hotspot
- Top-ups
- No ID needed
Coverage & network in Sri Lanka
TravelNet’s Sri Lanka eSIM is a data-only plan on the Dialog network. Your own number stays live for calls and two-factor codes; everything data-hungry runs on the local network instead.
Plans run from $10.50 for 1 GB over 7 days up to $80 for 20 GB over 30 days. On a week-long trip, maps, messaging and a normal amount of scrolling usually fit inside the 3 GB plan.
Expect 4G/LTE rather than 5G. That is plenty for maps, messaging, ride-hailing and streaming, and it is the technology with the most consistent footprint outside the main towns. Tethering is allowed on every Sri Lanka plan, so a laptop or a travelling companion can share the connection.
Crossing borders on the same trip? The Asia plan covers 29 destinations on one profile from $11.50. Otherwise there are separate plans for Cambodia from $6.50, China from $6.50 and Georgia from $10.
How to install it
- 1
Buy in a minute
Pick a Sri Lanka plan and pay. Your QR code arrives by email in seconds — no account, no shipping.
- 2
Install on Wi-Fi
Scan the code before you fly. The profile sits alongside your normal SIM and stays switched off until you need it.
- 3
Land connected
Turn on data roaming for the TravelNet line when you arrive. The plan starts counting down on that first connection, not at checkout.
Will my phone work?
You need an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone: an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or
newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship. Dial *#06# — if
an EID number is listed alongside the IMEI, the phone has an eSIM.
Travelling beyond Sri Lanka?
One Asia plan covers 29 countries from $11.50 — worth it from the third border.
Sri Lanka eSIM questions
Which network does the Sri Lanka eSIM use?
Dialog. It is one of Sri Lanka's main mobile networks, so coverage matches what local subscribers get rather than a thin roaming-only footprint.
Will I get 5G in Sri Lanka?
No. Sri Lanka plans run on 4G/LTE, which is what the network covers reliably. For maps, messaging, calls over data and streaming the difference is not something you'll notice.
How much data do I actually need for Sri Lanka?
Count on 100–200 MB a day if you're mostly using maps and messaging, and 1 GB an hour once video is involved. That puts a long weekend in Sri Lanka at 1–3 GB (from $10.50) and a two-week trip nearer 5–10 GB.
When does my Sri Lanka plan start counting down?
When the eSIM first connects to a network in Sri Lanka, not when you buy it. Install it at home a day or two before you fly — the 1 GB plan then gives you 7 days from arrival and the larger plans 30 days.
Can I use my Sri Lanka eSIM as a hotspot?
Yes. Tethering is enabled on every Sri Lanka plan, so you can share the connection with a laptop, a tablet or someone travelling with you. Hotspot data comes out of the same allowance.
Can I keep my own phone number while I'm in Sri Lanka?
Yes — that's the main reason to use an eSIM rather than a local SIM. Your home line stays active for calls, SMS and two-factor codes; the Sri Lanka eSIM sits alongside it as a data-only line. Leave data roaming off for your home line to avoid a surprise bill.
Do I need to register or show a passport to use a Sri Lanka eSIM?
No. The plan roams on a partner network, so there's no local SIM registration, no ID upload and no shop visit. You buy it, scan the QR code, and it works on arrival.
What happens if I run out of data in Sri Lanka?
You can top up from the same page — buy another Sri Lanka plan and it queues behind the current one on the same eSIM profile. There's no need to reinstall anything or scan a second QR code.
I'm also visiting Cambodia and China — do I need separate eSIMs?
Not necessarily. The Asia plan covers 29 destinations including Sri Lanka on a single profile from $11.50. If Sri Lanka is the bulk of the trip, a country plan plus a top-up is usually cheaper; if you're crossing several borders, the regional plan wins.
Will my phone work with a Sri Lanka eSIM?
If it's an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship, almost certainly — and it must be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06# and look for an EID number: if one is listed, the phone has an eSIM. Our compatibility list has the full set.