WIFI and Cellular Services

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📱 Mobile Networks & SIM Cards

• Sri Lanka has good nationwide mobile coverage, especially in cities and along the coast.

• The main providers are Dialog, Mobitel, Airtel, and Hutch.

• Tourists can easily buy a prepaid SIM card at the Bandaranaike International Airport (Colombo) or at local outlets in any major town.

• A SIM usually costs around LKR 1000–2500, and will usually include a package with calls and mobile data

• You’ll need to show your passport to register your SIM.

Follow the below links to the service providers to purchase online.

(Author Recommended)

Dialog - Best Tourist SIM in Sri Lanka | Dialog Tourist SIM | Visiting Sri Lanka | Dialog Axiata PLC

Mobitel - Get the Best Travel SIM in Sri Lanka | SLT-Mobitel | Mobitel

☕ Wi-Fi Availability

• Free Wi-Fi is common in hotels, cafés, and restaurants in tourist towns.

• Some guesthouses and rural stays may offer the facilities.

• Airports and larger bus/train stations usually offer public Wi-Fi zones.

🌐 Data & Internet Speeds

• 4G coverage is strong in most urban and tourist areas (Colombo, Galle, Kandy, Ella, etc.), though it may slow down in remote regions.

• 5G service is gradually expanding in major cities.

• Expect average speeds of 20–40 Mbps in cities.