Going Abroad - Roaming for Sri Lankans

With our Roaming Services you can now enjoy seamless connectivity at affordable rates allowing you to use your own Mobitel number to call, SMS, check emails and surf the net from anywhere in the world.

Prepaid Roaming Postpaid Roaming
All SMART Prepaid connections are pre-enabled with Roaming and therefore requires no deposits nor activations.

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View Prepaid Roaming FAQ's

 Postpaid users can activate Roaming on their Mobitel connection by visiting any Mobitel branch with the following:

Individual users:
a) Refundable deposit of Rs.25, 000/-
b) Copy of NIC / Passport

Corporate users:
a) Letter of authorization from the company

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View Postpaid Roaming FAQ's


Roaming rates applicable vary by country and by network. You can now check roaming rates from any part of the world for free by simply dialing #787#


ROAMING

With GPRS Roaming services from Mobitel, you can:
  • Access the latest news
  • Check e-mails
  • Surf the web
  • User multi-media messaging (MMS)
  • Chat Online
If you have enabled GPRS locally, you can access it even while roaming on our GPRS roaming networks.

To get GPRS settings on your phone call Mobitel Customer Care +94 712 755 777

 

Mobitel WAP Settings
Data bearer Packet data
Access point name mobitel3g
Authentication Normal
Homepage wap.mobitel.lk
Network type IPv4
Phone IP address Automatic
Proxy serv. Address 192.168.050.163
Proxy port number 8080

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View GPRS Roaming FAQ's

With 3G Roaming you can now;
  • Make and receive video calls
  • Download & upload large files at high speeds
Watch Mobile TV by logging in to wap.mobitel.lk (depending on the handset compatibility)

All Mobitel roaming enabled post-paid subscribers can access this service via a 3G phone, on any of our 3G roaming networks.


To enjoy 3G speeds while roaming:


For call charges and further information contact Mobitel Roaming Hotline on +94 714 555 555 or Mobitel Hotline: +94 712755777

View 3G Roaming FAQ'S

View 3G Roaming list of Countries

Don’t let boundaries stop you from reaching your goals! With Mobitel broadband roaming you can access the internet even while abroad.

To enjoy this service all you need is;

  • roaming enabled Mobitel Broadband connection
  • data connection device (dongle / USB modem etc..)

 

View Broadband Roaming FAQ’s

SMS Roaming

SMS Roaming feature allows you to cut down on your roaming costs by restricting your correspondence to SMS while abroad. What’s more this service requires no additional deposits nor documentation.

All you need to do:

Action Send SMS to 9911
To Activate Type ACT1: About half an hour before you leave Sri Lanka, which will disable calls but enable SMS Roaming.
To Deactivate Type DCT1: After you return to Sri Lanka, which will enable you to make and receive calls as well as SMS.


Note: Once SMS Roaming is activated, calls will be restricted until SMS Roaming is deactivated.

To send an SMS to Sri Lanka while Roaming:
Type your message and send to: +94<Recipient number>

To send an SMS to any other country while Roaming :
Type your message and send to: +<country code><Recipient number>

SMS Roaming Countries and Networks

View SMS Roaming FAQ's


CALL HOME/SMS HOME

Enjoy special LOW rates to call and SMS your loved ones back in Sri Lanka using CALL HOME and SMS HOME features. (Special Dialing methods apply)

In fact, you can send SMS at just Rs. 5/-(+ tax) and save up to 90% of your cost when using SMS HOME.


CALL HOME SMS HOME

To make a call,

 

dial:*140*94<number>#

For example; *140*94714555555#

 

To send an SMS,

 

dial:*123*number# and type your message

For example; *123*0712755777#

 


In-Flight Roaming

With Mobitel in-flight roaming you can now use mobile phones even while you are in the flight.

You can switch the mobile phone on ˜in-flight mode™ to access this service and it will automatically pick a network depending on coverage.


Mobitel in-flight services are available on selected aircrafts of  the following Airlines-

  • Saudi Arabian Airlines
  • TAP Portugal
  • British Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • Oman Air
  • Wataniya Airways
  • Royal Jordanian Airlines
  • EGYPTAIR
  • AirAsia
  • Emirates
  • Malaysian airline

 

(Note: An announcement will be made on the availability of this facility on the aircraft prior to take off)

For further Details please call our roaming Hotline O714555555

In-Flight Roaming FAQ's

Maritime Roaming

Mobitel's seamless roaming coverage is now extended to on board cruise ships and ferries with Maritime Roaming. Maritime Roaming allows travelers to keep in touch with family, friends and business associates even while you are on board cruise ships and ferries.

For further Details please call our roaming Hotline O714555555

View Maritime Roaming FAQs

Roaming Rewards

With Mobitel Roaming Rewards you can earn extra airline miles or hotel points every time you travel abroad. All you have to do is simply use your Mobitel number as you would do at home to make phone calls, send SMS or access internet.

 

 

What you get:

- 1 mile for each complete minute you are calling

- 1 mile for every 2 SMSs (text message) sent

- 3 miles per MB while using your email or internet

 

 

- Earned miles will be automatically added to your loyalty program account, which later on can be redeemed for free tickets, free hotel stays, upgrades and more.

- You can choose from more than 25 leading airlines and hotel programs including SriLankan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Miles&More, KLM, Air France, Hilton, Marriott, InterContinental Hotels and many more!

- You can roam on any network in the world which has a roaming agreement with Mobitel.


How it works:


- Register by choosing your loyalty program and filling in your personal data

- When going abroad simply use your Mobitel number and collect valuable miles or points – that’s it!


Mobitel makes roaming rewarding! So sign up today for Mobitel Roaming Rewards and don’t miss this great opportunity to extra earn miles or points!

 

For more information on Mobitel Roaming Rewards please visit http://www.roamingrewards.com.