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Complete Guide to Internet Access in Sri Lanka: Fiber, 4G, and Satellite Expansion

Complete Guide to Internet Access in Sri Lanka: Fiber, 4G, and Satellite Expansion

Sri Lanka reported 29.3 million mobile subscriptions in early 2025, surpassing its population. The government paused Starlink’s nationwide satellite broadband rollout in March 2025, citing security concerns. 4G LTE covers nearly the entire population, while rural internet penetration reached 56% in 2024. Mobile data costs about $0.25 per GB, among the lowest globally.
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