Works in Sigiriya
Sigiriya is where most visitors to Sri Lanka head first. The plan connects there and in the other main towns on Hutch.
Sri Lanka eSIM
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Unlimited plans run at full speed up to 3 GB a day, then at a reduced speed until the next day.
Plan details
What the plan you picked above includes.
- Networks in Sri Lanka
- Hutch
- Technology
- 3G/4G
- Routed via
- Netherlands
- Tethering
- Supported
- Top up
- Available
- Calls and texts
- Data only, no phone number
- Fair use
- No daily cap
- Activation
- QR code by email, days start on first connection
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Why RoamZivo for Sri Lanka
Skip the rental counter
No pocket Wi-Fi or SIM counter to find when you land in Sri Lanka, and nothing to return before you fly home. The eSIM is installed before you leave.
Share with your laptop
Hotspot is allowed on the plan selected above, so a second device can use the same data in a cafe or a hotel room.
How to get connected
Step by step guideCheck your phone
Your phone must be eSIM compatible and not locked to one carrier.
Install at home
Scan the QR code on WiFi before you fly. Your days do not start yet.
Switch on in Sri Lanka
Choose the RoamZivo line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.
Stay online
Watch your data in My eSIMs and top up the same eSIM if you need more.
Sri Lanka travel data guide
A Sri Lanka eSIM from RoamZivo is a prepaid data plan for Sri Lanka that you install before you fly. Plans in Sri Lanka run on Hutch, with 5G where the operator offers it. The eSIM is data only, so your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
There are 14 plans to choose from. Data sizes run from 1 GB to 50 GB, validity from 1 to 30 days, and prices start at $2.99. Unlimited plans are listed too, each with its own fair use line. Hotspot sharing is supported on every plan. Top ups are available on some of the fixed data plans and go onto the same eSIM.
Visiting more than one country? The South Asia eSIM covers Sri Lanka and 5 other countries on one plan, from $3.99. The Asia Pacific eSIM covers Sri Lanka and 19 other countries on one plan, from $10.99. The Global eSIM covers Sri Lanka and 126 other countries on one plan, from $18.99.
Your days start the first time the eSIM connects in Sri Lanka, not when you buy, so you can install it at home days early. For a week of maps, messaging and social apps, most travellers are fine with 3 to 5 GB. Video calls or streaming need more, or an unlimited plan. Travel data in Sri Lanka from RoamZivo arrives as a QR code by email, with a copy kept in your account.
Sri Lanka FAQ
Does the eSIM work everywhere in Sri Lanka?
It connects wherever Hutch has signal, which is the same network local customers use. The eSIM is data only.
When do my days start?
On the first connection in Sri Lanka, not at purchase. The plan selected above (3 GB) runs for 1 day from that moment. You can install the eSIM at home and the clock stays still until you connect.
Do I get a local phone number in Sri Lanka?
No. The eSIM is data only. Your own SIM stays in for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working over the eSIM data.
Can I share data with my laptop?
Yes. Hotspot sharing is supported on the plan selected above, so your laptop or tablet can use the eSIM data through your phone.
Is 3 GB enough for two weeks in Sri Lanka?
3 GB over 15 days is enough for two weeks in Sri Lanka if you use mobile data for maps, ride apps, messaging and light browsing. If you upload a lot of video or have no WiFi where you stay, take 10 GB or a 15 day unlimited plan.
Which network does the Sri Lanka eSIM use?
The Sri Lanka eSIM uses Hutch, the only operator on these plans. It is listed as 4G in our catalogue. Plans are labelled 3G/4G, 3G/4G/5G or 4G/5G, depending on which one you pick.
Should I choose 50 GB or unlimited for a month in Sri Lanka?
Choose 50 GB for a month in Sri Lanka if your use is uneven, because you can spend it at any pace. Choose unlimited if you use a steady amount each day and rarely pass 3 GB, which is where the speed drops to up to 1 Mbps.
Should I install my Sri Lanka eSIM before I leave?
Yes, install the Sri Lanka eSIM before you leave, using WiFi at home. The plan stays unused until the eSIM connects to the network in Sri Lanka for the first time. That first connection is when the days begin.
Is the Sri Lanka eSIM delivered straight away?
The QR code for the Sri Lanka eSIM is sent by email after your payment is confirmed. A copy is also kept in your customer account. If it has not arrived, look in spam first and then contact support by email.
Can I use my Sri Lanka data as a hotspot?
Yes, hotspot is allowed on all Sri Lanka plans. On fixed plans the shared data is taken from your total. On unlimited plans it counts toward the 3 GB of full speed data per day, so a laptop can bring on the slower speed.
Does the eSIM give me a Sri Lankan number for ride apps?
No, the Sri Lanka eSIM has no phone number, so it cannot receive a verification SMS. Apps that verify by text will send the code to the number on your home SIM. Set up any app you need before the trip, while that SIM is on its home network.
How do I top up if I run low?
Open My eSIMs, pick this eSIM and choose a top up. It goes onto the same eSIM, so there is no new QR code to scan.
