Where should I buy a tourist SIM if I am heading to Colombo tonight?
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Aisha Petrov Leipzig•155 rep3
Flight lands late and I go straight toward Colombo. Airport counter vs a shop tomorrow. What actually works?
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Airport counters work if you want it done while you wait. In town Dialog/Mobitel shops are fine in the morning. Take your passport. I will not quote a pack price that changes.
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Ruwani Pathirana•111 rep7
We bought in Negombo the next morning and had data before the hop to Colombo. Airport was faster, town was calmer. Both worked.
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Reuben Andersen 8•162 rep3
If you are tired, stay near the bus stand or town centre in Colombo and skip the extra viewpoint. Pull cash in Colombo, Kandy, or Galle first. Cards are a maybe, not a plan.
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