“It's likely the best travel eSIM available in Laos as of this writing. This Unitel-provided local eSIM comes with a Laos phone number (+856), allowing you to receive calls and SMS (though sending is not available). No eKYC needed.

The speeds are satisfactory, with some 5G coverage in Vientiane, and latency is fantastic as it's not a roaming product. Tethering is supported as well. Coverage in Vientiane area was good, but be sure to do your own research if you plan to travel to the countryside. Overall, it's definitely a good value for money.”

sk

Sep 4, 2024

UPeSIM Laos

“Downloading and activation is easy. It would be easier if you have another device that can display your email to read the QR code. It easily connects to DTAC in Thailand and Unitel (couldn't find Star Telecom) in Laos with LTE, but you need to set APN:emov for UNICOM HK, which is the roaming carrier, rather than the local carrier in each country. Also, you must select LTE manually (doesn't work with 3g) instead of automatically selected. Of course, don't forget to set LTE as priority in the sim settings. Getting started initially is quite difficult, but once you are connected, it is stable, fast, and comfortable.”

七面鳥

Sep 27, 2022

UPeSIM Laos

“Connection ok on arrival just have to select Lao Telecom and put roaming ON. Internet 4G speed is good.

Hope it help.

Nick”

Nick

Oct 17, 2019

Laos Travel eSIM FAQ

Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in Laos

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Laos, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

More than 130 travel eSIM brands are available for Laos, with over 3, 100 prepaid data plans. The wide variety of options makes it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Laos?

Unlimited data eSIM plans for Laos are offered by Roamify, Truely and Yesim. These plans are available for a validity period of one to thirty days, and the included data allowance is unlimited, though speeds may be throttled or limited. The price ranges for the available unlimited plans are roughly from five dollars to around one hundred and ten dollars USD, with Roamify offering about $5 to $110, Truely about $7.92 to $112.86 and Yesim about $8.14 to $72.06.

What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Laos?

Lao Telecom: "The largest mobile network operator in Laos, offering extensive nationwide coverage and a range of services."
Unitel: "A major telecommunications provider known for its wide network reach and diverse service offerings."
Beeline Laos: "A significant operator providing mobile services with a focus on affordability and accessibility."
ETL (Enterprise of Telecommunications Lao): "A state-owned enterprise offering mobile and internet services across the country."

Laos does not have Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs).

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for Laos?

Travel eSIM plans that include a phone number and SMS capability for Laos are available from several providers. Internet in Laos, abesteSIM, Roamify, ASIMGO and MicroEsim each offer local numbers with the Laos dialing code +856, voice in and out and SMS in and out. The available packages vary from 5‑day to 30‑day validity periods, with data caps ranging from 10GB to 30GB and prices starting around $4 and scaling upward toward $25 for the larger data options. These plans give travelers a fully functional Lao‑numbered contact that can send and receive calls and text messages while on the move.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: May 19, 2026