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How to get a local SIM card at Colombo airport.

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Which telecom provider has the best 4G coverage island wide, and are the tourist packages sold at the arrivals hall worth it.

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Dialog provides the best overall 4G mobile coverage across Sri Lanka, especially in remote mountainous areas. Yes, the tourist SIM card packages sold right in the airport arrivals hall are excellent value, incredibly easy to activate, and provide massive amounts of high speed data.

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Driver claims the meter is broken and quotes an inflated flat rate. Common on arrival at airport or railway stations when tourists are tired and disoriented.

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Government TukTuk ScamVerified

Drivers wearing official-looking uniforms claim to be "government-approved" and charge 3-5x normal rates. They may have fake badges or ID cards.

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Women with babies approach asking you to buy milk powder at a nearby shop (not cash). The shop is run by accomplices and charges 5-10x normal price.

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