Local SIM Card Guide

Compare Dialog vs Mobitel tourist packages and connectivity options

Network Providers
Compare mobile network providers for tourists
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Dialog

Most Popular
Airport
Island-wide, strongest in urban areas
24/7 hotline, English speaking
Starting from Rs 1299
5GB15GB50GB
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Mobitel

Most Popular
Airport
Island-wide, good rural coverage
24/7 hotline, English speaking
Starting from Rs 1199
4GB12GB40GB
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Hutch

Major cities and towns
Business hours, limited English
Starting from Rs 999
3GB8GB
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Airtel

Major cities and highways
Business hours, English support
Starting from Rs 1099
4GB10GB
Dialog Tourist Packages
Choose the best package for your stay
Recommended

Tourist Lite

Rs 1299
7 days
Data:5GB
Calls:100 mins
SMS:50 SMS
Roaming:South Asia
4G/LTEFree WhatsApp

Tourist Plus

Rs 2499
14 days
Data:15GB
Calls:300 mins
SMS:100 SMS
Roaming:South Asia
4G/LTEFree WhatsApp

Tourist Premium

Rs 3999
30 days
Data:50GB
Calls:1000 mins
SMS:500 SMS
Roaming:Selected countries
5G readyFree WhatsApp
Detailed Comparison
Pros and cons of each provider

Pros

  • Best 4G/5G coverage
  • Fastest internet speeds
  • English speaking staff
  • Wide network of stores
  • Good international roaming

Cons

  • Slightly more expensive
  • Can be crowded at airport
  • Some rural areas weak signal
Selected Package
Tourist Lite
Rs 1299
7 days
4G/LTE
Free WhatsApp
Social media data
Airport Locations
Where to buy SIM at arrival
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Katunayake
24/7
Katunayake
DialogMobitel
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI)
Hambantota
Flight times only
Hambantota
DialogMobitel
Setup Process
Purchase SIM
Buy from airport or authorized dealer
10 minutes
Provide Documents
Passport + visa/ETA required
5 minutes
Registration
SIM registered to your passport
15 minutes
Activation
SIM activated within 30 minutes
30 minutes
Configure
Set up APN settings for data
5 minutes
Requirements
Passport
Valid for 6+ months
Visa/ETA
Electronic Travel Authorization
Photo
Passport-sized photo
Payment
Cash or card accepted
Quick Tips
Buy SIM at airport for immediate connectivity
Keep SIM packaging for warranty/support
Test SIM before leaving store
Register SIM in your name (required by law)