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Should I get a SIM card in Sri Lanka?
A quick, honest answer from a Sri Lanka travel expert.
Quick answer
Yes - a local SIM is cheap and reliable. Dialog and Mobitel are the main operators; buy one at Bandaranaike Airport arrivals or at any dealer in town. A tourist package with 10-20 GB of data and calls costs around USD 5-10 for a month. 4G coverage is strong on the west, south and hill country routes; patchier in national parks. Passport required to activate.