“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 over 120 travel eSIM providers and over 3, 200 prepaid data plans, providing a wide variety of options that make it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that fits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Laos?

Unlimited data eSIM plans for Laos are available from several providers. Roamify, Yoho Mobile, Truely, and Yesim all offer unlimited data with validity periods ranging from one to thirty days. The pricing for these plans varies widely: the lowest-cost option starts at about $5.00 USD, while the most expensive plan can reach approximately $453.19 USD. Note that all unlimited plans may experience speed throttling; Yoho Mobile specifically limits speed to 5 Mbps. Travelers should select a plan that matches their expected data usage and desired connectivity level.

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 eSIMs that include a phone number and SMS are available for Laos from several providers, including Internet in Laos, GlobaleSIM, abesteSIM, Roamify, MicroEsim, Earth Esim and other operators. The plans list voice communication inbound and outbound and SMS inbound and outbound; some offer a local Laos phone number with dialing code +856, while others use foreign numbers such as +1 or +33, so the number is not locally rooted in Laos.

Prices for these arrangements start at about US$4 for a 10 GB 5‑day plan and can rise to roughly US$60 for a 20 GB 30‑day offering. Validity periods vary from 5 days to 30 days, and most plans support tethering, allowing additional connected devices to share the data.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Apr 20, 2026