eSIM vs physical SIM in Sri Lanka for photographers/content creators?
I use a lot of data for uploading photos and videos. Should I get an eSIM or physical SIM? Which networks support eSIM well?
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Dialog and Mobitel both offer eSIM now. For heavy data users, a physical SIM from Dialog with a high-data tourist or postpaid package is often more reliable and flexible for topping up. eSIM works but top-up options can be slightly more limited for tourists. Many people use dual-SIM phones — one eSIM for home number and a physical local SIM for data. Test speed in your main area because coverage varies. For serious uploading, WiFi at your accommodation is still often faster and more stable than mobile data.
Will go with physical Dialog SIM + use accommodation WiFi for big uploads. Thanks.
I used Dialog physical SIM and it was fine for uploading. eSIM seemed more hassle for topping up as a tourist.
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