“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?

Laos offers around 150 travel eSIM providers and more than 3, 700 prepaid data plans. With such a wide variety of options, travelers can easily find an eSIM that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Laos?

It is possible to buy unlimited data eSIM service in Laos from several providers. The unlimited plans are available with Roamify, Earth Esim, Truely, Yesim, and Orange Travel. Most of these plans allow tethering and impose a throttling policy after a certain amount of data usage. Earth Esim specifically limits the speed to either 5 Mbps or 10 Mbps, while Roamify, Truely, and Yesim note that speed may be throttled. Orange Travel does not explicitly mention throttling, but its plans are limited to 5‑ to 25‑day validity periods.

The price spectrum for these unlimited offerings ranges from about five dollars for the shortest, cheapest packages to roughly one hundred twelve dollars for the longest, most expensive options. Travelers can select a validity period that matches the length of their stay and choose the provider that offers the best balance of price, speed, and network coverage.

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?

Yes, there are several travel eSIM options for Laos that include a phone number and SMS service. Providers such as Internet in Laos, abesteSIM, and RedEx eSIM offer local numbers that use the Laos dialing code +856; these plans support inbound and outbound voice calls as well as inbound and outbound SMS. Having a local‑dialing phone number lets a traveler receive local calls and send text messages just like a regular SIM.

Other vendors—ESIM.DOG, JamboSim, EtravelSIM, Airhub, and a few GlobaleSIM packages—also provide travel eSIMs with numbered plans that support voice and SMS, but these numbers use foreign dialing codes such as +1 or +33. They are international numbers capable of sending and receiving SMS to/from Laos, though they are not local Laos numbers. Pricing for these plans generally starts around $4 for a short 5‑day data package and can rise to about $8 or more for larger 10‑day or 15‑day data‑plus‑voice bundles, allowing travelers to choose the option that best matches their need for a local or international number.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Jun 30, 2026