City in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Internet in Kandy: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

37 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Kandy?

Median fixed broadband in Sri Lanka is 37 Mbps and mobile is 59 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés around the lake generally have usable wifi; speeds drop on hillsides.

Getting online in Kandy

	Details
Home fibre	Fibre from SLT-Mobitel and Dialog in most central apartments; about 4,000–8,000 LKR a month.
Cafés and coworking	Cafés around the lake generally have usable wifi; speeds drop on hillsides.
Tourist SIM	Dialog stores right after customs at Colombo airport; passport needed. Tourist plans cost LKR 1,399–2,450 for 30 days with 20–50 GB.
eSIM	Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriers	Dialog, SLT-Mobitel, Hutch
Monthly data plan	Rs1,400–2,500 ($4.2–7.6)

Coworking in Kandy

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in South Asia

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

Country	Fixed	Mobile
Nepal	89 Mbps	—
Bangladesh	71 Mbps	39 Mbps
India	64 Mbps	128 Mbps
Sri Lanka	37 Mbps	59 Mbps
Pakistan	18 Mbps	32 Mbps
Afghanistan	6 Mbps	19 Mbps

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Kandy?

Median fixed broadband in Sri Lanka is 37 Mbps and mobile is 59 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés around the lake generally have usable wifi; speeds drop on hillsides.

Which SIM card should I get in Kandy?

Dialog stores right after customs at Colombo airport; passport needed. Tourist plans cost LKR 1,399–2,450 for 30 days with 20–50 GB.

Can I use an eSIM in Sri Lanka?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

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Sources

Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.