“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?

Over 150 travel eSIM brands are available for Laos, and more than 3, 900 prepaid data plans cater to visitors. With such a broad selection, travelers can easily find a plan that meets their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Laos?

Unlimited data eSIM plans for Laos are offered by several providers. Providers that include unlimited data options are Roamify, Earth Esim, Truely, Yesim, and Orange Travel. Each of these plans permits tethering and generally has a validity period ranging from 1 to 30 days, though Orange Travel’s plans are specifically available for 5 to 25 days. Most plans allow unlimited usage but may throttle speed; Earth Esim further caps speed to 5–10 Mbps. Price ranges for these unlimited options vary widely, from roughly $5.00 to just over $110.00 USD, depending on the provider and the chosen validity period.

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 with both voice and SMS capabilities are available for Laos. Providers such as abesteSIM, Roamify, RedEx eSIM and Airhub offer local Laos phone numbers (dialing code +856) with inbound and outbound voice and SMS, while other providers supply numbers from foreign codes such as +1, +33, +376, etc. The cheapest options for a local number start around $6 USD for 10 GB data valid for five days, and larger data packages are available up to about $30 USD for 20 GB valid for 30 days. These plans support inbound voice, outbound voice and full SMS texting.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Jul 10, 2026