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eSIM Sri Lanka: Prepaid Data Plans
Sri Lanka eSIM plans start at $3.49 for 1 GB; our top plan for Sri Lanka alone is 50 GB for 30 days at $39.99 (Ubigi), the top multi-country one 20 GB at $19.99 (16 countries). Here a plan for Sri Lanka alone costs less per GB than any multi-country plan (43 plans from 4 vetted providers). Prices updated ·
Sri Lanka eSIM at a glance
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Networks used by Sri Lanka eSIMs
Each plan connects to the networks listed on its page, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Coverage varies by area: a listed network does not guarantee signal everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest eSIM for Sri Lanka?
The cheapest Sri Lanka eSIM on MobiMatter is a plan for Sri Lanka alone: $3.49 for 1 GB, valid for 14 days. Prices come live from 4 vetted providers and change often; the price on this page is the current one.
Is it worth getting an eSIM for Sri Lanka?
For most travellers, yes, if your phone supports eSIM. Sri Lanka plans start at $3.49 for 1 GB, and the longest lasts 365 days, which suits long stays and repeat visits. If your home plan already covers Sri Lanka at no extra cost, you may not need one.
Which networks do Sri Lanka eSIMs use?
Sri Lanka eSIMs on MobiMatter run on 2 networks: SLTMobitel and Hutch. Each plan names its network, so you can pick the one with better coverage where you are going.
Which eSIM is best for Sri Lanka?
For Sri Lanka alone, our top plan right now is 50 GB for 30 days at $39.99 from Ubigi. If Sri Lanka is one stop of several, the top multi-country plan is 20 GB for 30 days at $19.99 from Airalo, covering 16 countries.
How much data do I need for a week in Sri Lanka?
It depends on how you use your phone. Light use (maps, messaging, browsing) takes about 0.5–1 GB a day; scrolling a lot of social video can take 2–3 GB or more. Typical use per hour:
- Instagram Reels, TikTok: 0.3–1 GB
- YouTube, Netflix at standard quality: 0.5–1 GB
- Video calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime): 0.5–1 GB
- Voice calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime Audio): 50–70 MB
- Maps and navigation: 2–6 MB
- Messaging and browsing: 50–150 MB
The cheapest Sri Lanka plan with at least 5 GB for a week or longer is 5 GB for 30 days at $7.49.
Do Sri Lanka eSIMs support 5G and hotspot?
Sri Lanka plans currently run on 4G/LTE. Hotspot (tethering) works on every plan, so you can share your data with other devices.
Does a Sri Lanka eSIM come with a phone number?
Most travel eSIMs, including most Sri Lanka plans, are data-only and have no local number. You keep your usual number on your main SIM for calls, texts and WhatsApp. Plans that include a number or minutes say so on the plan page.
Will my phone work with a Sri Lanka eSIM?
Yes, if it supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. To check, dial *#06#: if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. Most iPhones from the XS/XR on, Galaxy S20 and later and Pixel 3 and later do, except most models sold in mainland China and some sold in Hong Kong and Macao.
Can I keep my own SIM and WhatsApp while using a Sri Lanka eSIM?
Yes. Your eSIM and your main SIM can be active at the same time. Use the eSIM for mobile data with data roaming on for that line, and turn data roaming off on your home SIM to avoid charges. WhatsApp keeps working on your usual number.
How it works
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Checkout using secure payment methods
Get your eSIM by email within seconds.
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Install eSIM
Instantly get your eSIM and configure it in your eSIM compatible device
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Enjoy high speed connectivity
Once eSIM is configured, you can enjoy high speed roaming data connectivity
Why get your Sri Lanka eSIM from MobiMatter
All your eSIMs in one app
Buy, install and top up every eSIM in the MobiMatter app, and check how much data you have left at any time.
Choose your network
MobiMatter shows which network each plan uses, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Pick from 43 plans from 4 vetted providers with the data and price that fit your trip.
24/7 support
Our support team is available 24/7, before and after you buy, for every eSIM you get from MobiMatter.
What our customers say
5.0
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App Store5.0
I highly recommend using MobiMatter’s eSIM! I had some problems activating it and couldn’t figure it out on my own, but the MobiMatter team helped me very quickly and explained everything clearly and in detail. Thanks a lot to their support, I was able to activate it and get connected. Great customer service! 😊
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App Store5.0
Excellent value for money. Easy to install, works immediately.
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Play Store5.0
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App Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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GGökhan ALTAN
Play Store5.0
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SSylwia J
Play Store5.0
I loved it! I can have data wherever I go, they have many options, the data lasts a long time and is very affordable. I used the 3GB option for Europe and I've already had data for 15 days for €5. Honestly, if you manage it well and use it only when you don't have Wi-Fi, it can easily last you thirty days. I still have 1.6 GB left (half) and I have 10 days left on the plan. Highly recommended app for eSIM 💪
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App Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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