Internet Speed in Sri Lanka
Internet speed in Sri Lanka.
How good is it?
Is there free WiFi?
Will I be able to work online when I am in Sri Lanka?
We try to answer your questions.
Why is it important?
You are on holiday. Surely, you want to leave your life back home behind!
We realise that we are living in the real world, and being connected is very important.
One of the important things on my list when we check guests in at GlenMyu Estate  is to provide the WiFi password.
It's great being off -grid but.......
Ben Fogles’ New Lives in the Wild visited the unique off grid clamping experience at Cliff Lodge, Haputale. The programme  was aired in February 2024 and both Anke and Naveen won the hearts of viewers.Â
Being off grid, with no internet or phone connection is an excellent experience where you can really connect with nature.
We didn't go down that route.
When we originally planned GlenMyu Estate, which is also near Haputale, some of our friends suggested that we didn’t provide an internet connection.
We provide a different experience from that to an off grid holiday. However, we do find that our guests do connect with nature and are abler to switch off.Â
WiFi is an important service that we provide to our guests and we leave it up to them on how much they use it.
Keeping connected with family and friends
If you are travelling to Sri Lanka for the first time your family and friends will be happier to know that you are safe and enjoying your holiday.
Sharing your experiences
It’s really important to share your experiences with others when you are on holiday. Perhaps it will inspire your friends and family to do a similar trip.
We love it when our guests share pictures and videos of their stay at GlenMyu Estate.
Those important work calls
No one likes taking work calls when they are on holiday, however sometimes it is really important. We have hosted several business owners at GlenMyu Estate and we realise that some information or decisions have to be made by the boss, whatever country they are in
Working on holiday - Digital Nomads
Working love has changed since I left the UK in 2016.
The global pandemic changed the view on working from home and now it is the norm. I would have even loved hybrid working when I was in London. Imagine all those tube journeys that I would not have needed to take!
Here are some videos that will provide some additional information about being a digital nomad in Sri Lanka.
Lots of our guests work and play
At GlenMyu Estate, many of our guests have had to do some work whilst they have been on holiday.Â
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Is there free WIFi in Sri Lanka?
We provide free WiFi to our guest at GlenMyu Estate. This would be a normal offering when you stay in a hotel in Sri Lanka. Unfortunately you cannot guarantee that you will have a fast enough connection to do what you plan.
We had an unfortunate experience when staying at a hotel in the south of the island recently. The WiFi speed was dire. We also could not connect using our own data  on our Sri Lankan SIM as there was no coverage there.
Clearly, some hotels, restaurants, bars and cafes have good internet speed. However, you may have to look for them.
Buying a local SIM card
Many of our friends and guests buy a SIM card at the airport when they arrive.
If you are on a vacation for two or three weeks this is a good way to keep connected around the island. You can manage your data package by using free WiFi when you are at your accommodation.
For a longer stay, it is worth buying a local SIM card from a Communication Shop around the island. This will work out a bit cheaper as you will be able to buy a monthly data package.
Internet providers in Sri Lanka
There are lots of internet providers in Sri Lanka. You will see the vendors at the airport after you collect your bags.Â
Dialog and SLT Mobitel would be considered the main providers. However, Airtel, Hutch and Lanka Bell are others to consider.
Improving Wifi speed for our guests
We are looking to improve our offering to our guests and plan to put in a fibre line which will improve internet speed.
A word of warning - no guarantees
I am writing this article after 36 hours of using a WiFi router rather than the fibre line we have at GlenMyu Estate.
The internet connection stopped working yesterday and we send a message to Sri Lanka Telecom to alert them to the problem.
It turned out that a bees nest had been made at the cable line at the main road which had broken the connection. The brave souls from the repair team managed to move the bees on and repair the line.
So, a word of warning. We will do our best to provide a good, fast and secure internet connection for our guests. However, sometimes nature gets in the way!
Stay at GlenMyu Estate to explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country
A stay at GlenMyu Estate as you explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country.
Hopefully, you will not need to work too much!
We only have three bedrooms and you will need to book early during the peak holiday season.
The estate is usually within an hours drive of the major sightseeing locations such as Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Town, Upper Diyaluma Waterfall, Lipton’s Seat, Bambarakanda Waterfall and many more,
GlenMyu Estate is listed on Booking.com and Airbnb.
Contact us by the WhatsApp button on our website for direct booking rates.
