How to Avoid Roaming Charges in Sri Lanka (2026 Tips)
Disable data roaming before landing in Sri Lanka. Use an eSIM on Dialog for $28.03/20GB instead of $10/day carrier roaming. Saves $42 over 7 days.
Before You Land
Pick the Right Data Plan
Match your plan to your trip length. A 1GB eSIM covers light use for 7 days at $3.99. For heavy use, unlimited daily plans start at $4.15/day.
| Trip Length | Recommended | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5 days | 1GB | $3.99 |
| 3-5 days | 3GB | $5.49 |
| 7-10 days | 5GB | $8.28 |
| 7-10 days | 10GB | $14.22 |
| 14+ days | 20GB | $28.03 |
Compare all eSIM providers for Sri Lanka→
Phone Preparation Checklist
- Install your eSIM over home WiFi
- Download offline maps for Sri Lanka
- Enable WiFi Calling on your phone
- Turn off automatic app updates over cellular
- Charge a portable battery pack
- Save Sri Lanka's emergency number: 119/110
Download These Apps First
- Offline maps: Google Maps or Maps.me for Sri Lanka
- Translation: Google Translate language pack
- Currency: converter app for LKR
Know Your Carrier's Rates
AT&T: $10/day (auto-triggered). Verizon: $10/day (2GB cap). T-Mobile: free at 256 Kbps (too slow for maps). Without any plan: $2.05/MB. Know these numbers so you can calculate what you are saving.
At the Airport
When to Activate Your eSIM
After clearing customs at Bandaranaike (CMB), before leaving the terminal. Do not enable your eSIM during layovers. Each country your phone connects to triggers a separate carrier charge. Your eSIM plan timer starts at first network connection.
Airport SIM Counter vs eSIM
Bandaranaike (CMB) has SIM card kiosks. Typical cost: $3-8 for 5-20GB / 28 days. Your eSIM is already installed. No queue, no language barrier, no passport handover.
Return visitors to Sri Lanka know the airport SIM counter routine. Same queue, same cost — $3-8 for 5-20GB / 28 days every trip. Over three annual visits, that is $3-8 for 5-20GB / 28 days spent at Bandaranaike (CMB) counters, plus the time cost of the queue each time. An eSIM plan stays in your phone's profile library. Reactivate it for each return trip with a new data purchase — no counter, no queue, no passport scan repeated. Compare the annual cost of counter SIMs against annual eSIM plans on Dialog: plans start at $3.99 for 1GB. Frequent visitors to Sri Lanka compound the counter savings over time.
Airport WiFi
WiFi at Bandaranaike (CMB) is available for eSIM QR code installation if you did not install at home. Speed and reliability vary. Free tiers are typically time-limited.
First Connection Test
- Open your browser and load any page to confirm data works
- Check the status bar for Dialog carrier name
- Verify your home SIM still receives calls
- Run a speed test at fast.com
iPhone Roaming Settings for Sri Lanka
iOS 18 adds a Cellular Data toggle in Control Center. Swipe down from the top-right corner of your iPhone. Long-press the connectivity panel. Tap the SIM selector to switch data between your home carrier and your Sri Lanka eSIM. This is the fastest way to verify which line carries data after landing at Bandaranaike (CMB). For the one-time setup: Settings > Cellular > tap your AT&T or Verizon line > Cellular Data Options > Data Roaming OFF. Install the eSIM: Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM > scan QR code. Set the eSIM as data line. AT&T's $10/day charge triggers on the first data byte through Dialog on your home SIM. The Control Center toggle lets you verify your eSIM is active in 2 seconds.
Samsung Roaming Settings for Sri Lanka
Samsung One UI includes a Roaming quick tile in the notification shade. Swipe down twice from the top of your Galaxy S24 or S25. Find the Roaming tile (may need to edit tile layout: tap the pencil icon and drag Roaming into your active tiles). Tap the tile to toggle roaming OFF on your home carrier before landing at Bandaranaike (CMB). This is the fastest one-tap method on any Android phone. For eSIM installation: Settings > Connections > SIM Manager > Add eSIM. Scan the provider's QR code. Set the e-SIM as your mobile data line. The quick tile confirms roaming status at a glance: OFF on your home carrier, data flowing through Dialog on your eSIM at $3.99 for 1GB.
Pixel Roaming Settings for Sri Lanka
Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 8 on Android 15: open Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs. Tap your home carrier (AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile). Toggle Roaming OFF. This prevents the $10/day charge on Dialog in Sri Lanka. Install a travel eSIM: Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs > Add SIM (or download from your provider's app). After scanning the QR code, return to Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs and tap the new e-SIM entry. Set it as your mobile data SIM. Your home carrier handles calls and texts. The eSIM handles all data on Dialog at $3.99 for 1GB. Pixel phones support per-SIM roaming toggles, so roaming stays OFF on your home carrier and ON for the eSIM simultaneously.
Dual SIM Configuration for Sri Lanka
Dual-SIM configuration for Sri Lanka: home SIM for calls and texts via WiFi Calling, eSIM for data on Dialog. VoIP services (WhatsApp calls, FaceTime, Zoom) work without restrictions over the eSIM connection. This means you have three calling options: WiFi Calling on your home SIM (domestic rates), VoIP apps over eSIM data (free), and traditional carrier calls (avoid: $1-3/minute). Set your home SIM's Data Roaming to OFF. Set the e SIM as your data line with roaming ON. Enable WiFi Calling on your home SIM. All three calling methods work. AT&T's $10/day charge does not trigger because data roaming is disabled on the home line. The eSIM costs $3.99 for 1GB on Dialog.
WiFi Calling Setup for Sri Lanka
WiFi Calling in Sri Lanka provides a free voice alternative to carrier roaming. WiFi availability is good. Enable WiFi Calling before departure on your home SIM. Connect to hotel or cafe WiFi in Sri Lanka. Calls route through your US carrier network at domestic rates. No roaming surcharge. Your eSIM on Dialog handles data at $3.99 for 1GB. WiFi Calling handles voice for free. The combination eliminates both the $10/day data charge and the $1-3/minute voice roaming fee.
Background App Settings for Sri Lanka
Background App Refresh (iPhone)
Settings > General > Background App Refresh
Disable globally or per-app. Background refresh on Dialog in Sri Lanka consumes 50-200 MB/day without you opening any app. At $2.05/MB without a roaming plan, that is $102-410/day in silent charges. With an eSIM, this data counts against your plan. Disable for social media, news, and shopping apps. Keep enabled for Maps and messaging.
Mail Fetch vs Push (iPhone)
Settings > Mail > Accounts > Fetch New Data
Switch from Push to Fetch (every 30 minutes or Manual). Push email checks Dialog's network every 15-60 seconds in Sri Lanka. At SLST (UTC+5:30) timezone, overnight pushes sync while US colleagues send daytime emails. Fetch reduces email data by 60-80% compared to Push. Each push check: 0.5-2 MB.
iCloud Photos cellular upload (iPhone)
Settings > Photos > Cellular Data OFF
iCloud uploads every photo to the cloud over cellular by default. After a day of sightseeing in Sri Lanka, 50-200 photos queue for upload overnight. Each high-res photo: 3-8 MB. Total overnight upload on Dialog: 150-1,600 MB. At $2.05/MB: $307-3,280 without a plan. With an eSIM, this drains your data balance. Upload photos manually on hotel WiFi instead.
Data Saver (One UI) (Samsung)
Settings > Connections > Data Usage > Data Saver ON
Samsung Data Saver restricts background data for all apps except whitelisted ones. Whitelist Maps, your messaging app, and your eSIM provider app. Block background data for social media, streaming, and news. This reduces background consumption on Dialog in Sri Lanka by 30-50%. Your eSIM data lasts longer without manual intervention.
Auto-sync toggle (Samsung)
Settings > Accounts and Backup > Manage Accounts > Auto Sync Data OFF
Auto-sync pushes email, contacts, calendar, and app data over Dialog in Sri Lanka. Disabling auto-sync stops all account synchronization on cellular. Sync manually on hotel WiFi. Re-enable auto-sync when you return home. This single toggle prevents the largest category of background data usage on Samsung devices.
Adaptive Battery and data (Pixel)
Settings > Battery > Adaptive Battery ON
Pixel's Adaptive Battery restricts background activity for infrequently used apps. In Sri Lanka, this reduces unnecessary data consumption on Dialog without manual app-by-app management. Keep Adaptive Battery ON. It learns your usage pattern and limits background data for apps you rarely open while traveling.
Set data warning and limit (Pixel)
Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs > eSIM > Data Warning & Limit
Set a data warning at 80% of your eSIM plan and a hard limit at 95%. Pixel shows a notification when you approach the warning threshold. The hard limit stops cellular data before you exceed your plan in Sri Lanka. This prevents overage charges on prepaid eSIM plans and unexpected top-up costs on Dialog.
Automatic App Downloads (iPhone)
Settings > App Store > App Downloads: toggle OFF for cellular
A single app update runs 50-500 MB. At $2.05/MB on Dialog in Sri Lanka: $102-1,025 per update without a plan. With an eSIM, one update can consume 10-50% of a small data plan. Disable automatic downloads. Update apps manually on hotel WiFi only. Check for updates before departure so critical apps are current.
Airplane Mode Sequence for Sri Lanka
Business travelers at Bandaranaike (CMB) need connectivity within seconds of landing. Pre-install your Sri Lanka eSIM before departure. Confirm all settings on home WiFi: home SIM roaming OFF, e-SIM as data line. At landing, disable Airplane Mode. Your phone connects to Dialog in 15-30 seconds. No WiFi registration, no SIM counter, no Settings reconfiguration. The eSIM at $3.99 for 1GB provides immediate 25 Mbps data. Competitors waiting in the airport SIM counter line at Bandaranaike (CMB) lose 20-45 minutes. Your eSIM is already active.
Data Usage Monitoring in Sri Lanka
Reset your iPhone data counter before activating your eSIM in Sri Lanka. Settings > Cellular > scroll to the bottom > Reset Cellular Statistics. This gives you a clean baseline for tracking eSIM usage on Dialog. A 20GB plan over 7 days means a daily budget of 2.9 GB. Check Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Usage daily to stay under budget. iOS does not reset automatically. Set a daily alarm to check consumption. If you hit 80% of your plan with days remaining, enable Low Data Mode and offload streaming to hotel WiFi. Top up through your eSIM provider's app if the balance drops to zero.
Sri Lanka-Specific Device Settings
Switch email from Push to Fetch in Sri Lanka. The SLST (UTC+5:30) timezone means US business hours overlap with your nighttime. Push email checks Dialog's network every 15-60 seconds while you sleep. Each check costs 0.5-2 MB at $2.05/MB without a plan. iPhone: Settings > Mail > Accounts > Fetch New Data > switch to Every 30 Minutes or Manually. Android: open your email app Settings > Sync frequency > Every 30 Minutes or Manual.
Physical SIM cards in Sri Lanka require passport registration. Passport required An eSIM bypasses this requirement entirely. No store visit, no passport scan, no activation wait. Install before departure on home WiFi. The e-SIM connects to Dialog after landing without any registration step. This is the single largest convenience advantage of an eSIM in countries with SIM registration requirements.
Turn Off Roaming: Sri Lanka Device Guide
iPhone
To turn off roaming on iPhone before visiting Sri Lanka, go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options and toggle Data Roaming off.
With Data Roaming off, your iPhone will not connect to Dialog's network through your US carrier. WiFi still works normally. To use mobile data, add a travel eSIM: Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM. Choose 20GB on Dialog for $28.03.
Samsung
On Samsung One UI, the Data Roaming toggle is at Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks. Turn it off before your trip to Sri Lanka.
After toggling Data Roaming off on Samsung, go to Settings > Connections > Data Usage > Mobile Data Usage to monitor eSIM consumption in Sri Lanka. The 20GB plan at $28.03 covers a 7-day trip.
Pixel
To turn off roaming on Google Pixel before visiting Sri Lanka, go to Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs > select your carrier > toggle Roaming off.
With Roaming disabled, your Pixel phone will not bill through your carrier in Sri Lanka. Add a travel eSIM: Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs > Add SIM. Scan the QR code for 20GB on Dialog at $28.03.
Getting Data in Sri Lanka
Best Way to Get Data
Travelers get data in Sri Lanka through a travel eSIM on Dialog for $28.03/20GB — no queue, no SIM swap, no daily fees.
The eSIM advantage in Sri Lanka: buy before departure, activate at the gate, connect on Dialog at 5G speed the moment you land. Cost: $28.03 for 20GB. No passport scan, no counter wait, no daily billing.
- Check that your phone supports eSIM (iPhone XS+, Samsung Galaxy S21+, Pixel 3+).
- Buy a Sri Lanka eSIM: 20GB on Dialog for $28.03.
- Scan the QR code: Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM (iPhone) or SIM Manager (Samsung).
- Disable carrier data roaming to prevent simultaneous charges.
- Land in Sri Lanka with data already active on Dialog.
An eSIM costs $28.03 vs carrier roaming at $70 or airport SIM at $3-8 for 5-20GB / 28 days+.
Do You Need an eSIM?
An eSIM is the best option for data in Sri Lanka if you want full 5G speed without daily roaming charges. Alternatives: airport SIM (queues), pocket WiFi (bulk), or carrier roaming ($10/day).
An eSIM is particularly valuable in Sri Lanka if you need real-time navigation, language translation, or video calls. WiFi alone cannot support these use cases reliably. The 20GB plan costs $28.03 and lasts 7+ days.
With an eSIM, a 7-day trip to Sri Lanka costs $28.03 for data. Carrier roaming costs $70.
Top Roaming Tip for Sri Lanka
Disable data roaming before landing in Sri Lanka. Use an eSIM on Dialog for $28.03/20GB instead of $10/day carrier roaming. Saves $42 over 7 days.
During Your Stay
Stretch Your Data
- Use WiFi for downloads and streaming
- Keep video quality at 480p on cellular
- Disable auto-play on social media feeds
- Use offline maps for navigation
- Compress photos before uploading
WiFi Hunting in Sri Lanka
WiFi availability: good. Hotels, chain cafes, and libraries are reliable WiFi sources. Coworking spaces offer the fastest connections.
Tethering and Hotspot
Share your eSIM data with travel companions via Personal Hotspot. Most eSIM providers allow tethering. Holafly supports it on all plans. Airalo supports it on most plans. Battery drains faster with hotspot enabled.
Top Up If You Run Out
Buy more data through the provider app. Or purchase a second eSIM. Switch to unlimited daily at $4.15/day for worry-free data. eSIM installation refresher →
How travelers accidentally trigger roaming in Sri Lanka
The Push Notification Trap
One push notification triggers AT&T's $10 daily charge. Weather widgets, email sync, WhatsApp pings. The charge resets at midnight Eastern, not Sri Lanka local time.
The WiFi Drop Trap
Walking out of hotel WiFi range triggers a carrier connection on Dialog. One webpage load on your home SIM costs $10. Keep home SIM data roaming OFF.
The Background Sync Trap
iCloud backup overnight at per-MB rates: $1,025-2,099. A single app update (200 MB): $410. Photo sync and email attachment downloads add up fast. Disable all background sync on your home SIM before departure.
The Departure Day Trap
Carrier charges apply on departure day. Your phone connects to Dialog at Bandaranaike (CMB) during check-in, triggering an extra $10 charge. Disable roaming on your home SIM before leaving your hotel.
The Transit Layover Trap
Each country layover triggers a separate $10/day charge. A flight with one layover means two countries, two charges. Keep airplane mode on during all layovers.
More Mistakes to Avoid
WiFi Assist left on
iOS WiFi Assist automatically switches to cellular when hotel WiFi weakens. In Sri Lanka, this routes data through your home SIM on Dialog, triggering AT&T's $10/day charge mid-session. Disable WiFi Assist under Settings > Cellular before departure.
iCloud backup over cellular
iCloud backs up overnight using any available data connection. A 500 MB backup at $2.05/MB costs over $1,000 on Dialog in Sri Lanka. Disable iCloud backup on cellular in Settings > Cellular before landing.
Day pass midnight reset misunderstood
AT&T's $10/day pass resets at midnight SLST (UTC+5:30) time — not local time in Sri Lanka. Landing at 10pm local time can trigger two separate $10 charges before you sleep. An eSIM on Dialog at $3.99 has no midnight reset.
Money-Saving Tricks
eSIM Stacking
Visiting multiple countries? Buy a regional eSIM instead of per-country plans. Airalo offers Asialink, Eurolink, and other regional options. Delete expired profiles to free eSIM slots on your phone.
WiFi Calling for Free Voice
Use WiFi Calling on your home number for free inbound and outbound calls. iPhone: Settings > Phone > WiFi Calling. Android: Settings > Network > WiFi Calling. Works alongside your eSIM data. No per-minute carrier roaming charges.
Offline Everything
Download before departure: maps, translation packs, entertainment (Netflix and Spotify offline mode), boarding passes, and hotel confirmations. This reduces daily data usage from 1.5 GB to under 500 MB.
Family and Group Savings
4 phones × $10/day × 7 days = $280 carrier cost. 4 eSIMs at $3.99 each = $15.96. Savings: $264.04. Or share one eSIM via hotspot for even more savings.
Roaming charges in Sri Lanka roaming tips
What settings should I change before traveling to Sri Lanka?
Complete this checklist 24 hours before departure. First: disable Data Roaming (iPhone: Settings > Cellular > Data Roaming off; Android: Settings > Mobile Networks > Data Roaming off). Second: turn off Background App Refresh (iPhone: Settings > General > Background App Refresh > Off). Third: disable automatic app updates (App Store > Settings > App Downloads off). Fourth: install your Sri Lanka eSIM and set it as your data line. Fifth: enable WiFi Calling on your home SIM for free calls over WiFi. This 5-step process prevents all carrier charges from Dialog and saves $10/day versus AT&T's Day Pass.
How much can background apps cost while roaming in Sri Lanka?
A typical smartphone performs 15 background syncs per hour, each transferring 3-5 MB. That is 45-75 MB/hour in invisible data usage. At AT&T's $2.05/MB roaming rate on Dialog, 8 hours of sleeping with roaming enabled costs $738-1,230. Even with AT&T Day Pass ($10/day), data caps at 2 GB can trigger overage throttling. Common background consumers: iCloud sync (50 MB/day), Google Drive (30 MB/day), email accounts (20 MB/day), push notifications (10 MB/day), and app updates (100+ MB when queued). Disable all background activity before arriving in Sri Lanka or install an eSIM at $3.99 and let apps sync at flat-rate pricing.
How do I check how much roaming data I used in Sri Lanka?
On iPhone: Settings > Cellular > scroll down to "Current Period Roaming" to see total roaming data consumed. On Android: Settings > Connections > Data Usage > Mobile Data Usage > select your SIM, then filter by roaming. Check this immediately after landing in Sri Lanka to catch charges early. AT&T also sends usage alerts at 50%, 75%, and 100% of Day Pass data limits. Log into the myAT&T or My Verizon app for itemized charges from Dialog. If roaming data appeared, enable Airplane Mode, disable data roaming, and call your carrier within 48 hours. Prevent future charges with an eSIM at $3.99 for 1GB.
What is the cheapest way to avoid roaming charges in Sri Lanka?
A prepaid eSIM is the most cost-effective way to avoid roaming charges in Sri Lanka. The best per-GB rate is the 20GB plan at $28.03 total, which works out to $1.40/GB on Dialog. Disable data roaming on your home SIM before departure and install the eSIM as your data line. Your home SIM keeps your number active for calls and texts. The eSIM handles all data at flat-rate pricing with no per-day activation fees and no per-MB overages.
How much does roaming cost for a family traveling to Sri Lanka?
AT&T and Verizon charge Day Pass fees per line, not per account. A family of four on AT&T Day Pass pays $40/day in Sri Lanka, totaling $280 for a 7-day trip. Children's phones are particularly risky because apps and games download updates in the background. One child's iPad streaming a YouTube video at $2.05/MB racks up $400+ in under an hour. Four eSIMs on Dialog cost roughly $21.96 total for 3 GB each. Share one eSIM's hotspot to cover all devices and cut costs further.
Can I use WhatsApp and FaceTime with an eSIM in Sri Lanka?
Yes. WhatsApp, FaceTime, and all messaging apps work normally on an eSIM data connection in Sri Lanka. WhatsApp voice calls use 0.5-1 MB/minute. Video calls use 3-5 MB/minute. A 30-minute FaceTime video call consumes approximately 150 MB. With an eSIM on Dialog starting at $3.99, these calls cost a fraction of carrier international calling rates ($1.00-3.00/minute). Your home number stays on your home SIM for regular SMS and calls.
What happens to my home number while using an eSIM in Sri Lanka?
Your home number stays fully active. With dual-SIM setup, your home SIM keeps your phone number for calls and texts while the Sri Lanka eSIM handles data on Dialog. You receive calls on your home number. SMS messages arrive normally. Data routes through the eSIM at $3.99 instead of your carrier's $10/day roaming. On iPhone, set Cellular Data to the eSIM line and Default Voice to your home SIM. Both lines work simultaneously. Your home number is not affected by the eSIM installation and remains active throughout your entire trip.
Which network does a Sri Lanka eSIM connect to?
Travel eSIMs for Sri Lanka connect through Dialog and Mobitel, the same carrier infrastructure your home carrier's roaming partners use. The 5G network delivers up to 25 Mbps download speed. AT&T and Verizon both route their roaming through the same towers and charge $10/day for access. An eSIM connects to the same infrastructure for $3.99/GB with no daily activation fee.
How do I set up dual SIM with an eSIM for Sri Lanka?
On iPhone: Settings > Cellular. Your home SIM appears as "Primary" and the eSIM as "Travel." Tap Cellular Data and select the eSIM line. Tap Default Voice Line and keep it on Primary (home number). Under Primary, turn off Data Roaming. Under the eSIM line, turn Data Roaming on (this allows the eSIM to connect to Dialog). On Android: Settings > SIM Manager > set eSIM for Mobile Data and home SIM for Calls. This configuration routes all data through the eSIM at $3.99/GB while keeping your home number for calls and texts. No carrier charges apply because your home SIM never touches data.
Is there a data limit on carrier roaming plans for Sri Lanka?
AT&T Day Pass includes your domestic data plan while roaming, but throttles to 128 Kbps after hitting the fair-use threshold (typically 2 GB/day). Verizon TravelPass has the same structure. T-Mobile Go5G includes 5 GB of high-speed data per billing cycle for international use, then throttles to 256 Kbps. None of these plans provide truly unlimited high-speed data in Sri Lanka. An eSIM on Dialog at $28.03 for 20GB gives you a clear data allocation at full speed. When it runs out, you can top up rather than being throttled to unusable speeds.
Do I need to register a SIM card in Sri Lanka?
Passport required This applies to local physical SIM cards only. A travel eSIM installed before departure does not require local registration. It activates through your provider's app and connects to Dialog without any in-person paperwork. Plans start at $3.99.
How do I prevent passive roaming charges in Sri Lanka?
Three settings changes block all passive charges from Dialog in Sri Lanka. First: disable Data Roaming (iPhone: Settings > Cellular > Data Roaming off; Android: Settings > Mobile Networks > Data Roaming off). Second: disable Background App Refresh (iPhone: Settings > General > Background App Refresh > Off). Third: disable automatic app updates (App Store or Play Store settings). These three toggles prevent your phone from exchanging any data with Dialog through your home SIM. AT&T's $10/day charge cannot activate without a data connection. Install an eSIM at $3.99 to restore data access at local rates after disabling roaming.
Will my contacts see a different number if I use an eSIM in Sri Lanka?
No. Your contacts see your home phone number on all calls, texts, iMessages, and WhatsApp messages. The Sri Lanka eSIM on Dialog is a data-only line. It does not have a phone number that contacts interact with. On iPhone, set your home SIM as the Default Voice Line in Settings > Cellular. Outgoing calls and texts use your home number. The eSIM routes only data. Group chats on iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal all maintain your home number identity. Nobody in your contact list notices the eSIM exists. Your phone functions identically from the outside at $3.99 for data.
What if I cannot communicate at a SIM store in Sri Lanka?
Language barriers at SIM card stores cause incorrect plan purchases, unwanted add-ons, and activation failures. Staff at airport counters in Sri Lanka usually speak basic English, but stores outside tourist areas may not. Explaining your data needs, understanding the plan terms, and resolving activation issues in another language wastes time. An eSIM eliminates this entirely. Purchase online in English (or your language), install via QR code, and activate from your phone settings. Plans on Dialog start at $28.03 for 20GB. The purchase, installation, and activation all happen in your language on your device.
Save money on data in Sri Lanka.
A 1GB eSIM costs $3.99 on Dialog. AT&T charges $70 for the same 7 days.
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