Laos eSIM
Mobile data in Laos. No roaming fees, instant activation, one-tap install on iPhone, Samsung and Android.
- 01Internet on arrival
- 02No SIM swap — keep your number
- 03Set up in under a minute, before you fly
Choose Your Unlimited Plan
- 3G/4G/5G network speeds
- Top-up anytime if needed
- Instant Activation · Hotspot Sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
- 1 GB high speed per 24 hours
- Unlimited data (min. 1 Mbps after high-speed)
- 3G/4G/5G · Instant activation · Hotspot sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
All Laos eSIM plans and prices
| Data | Valid | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $3.49 / day | — |
| 3 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $6.99 / day | — |
| 2 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $7.49 / day | — |
| 5 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $12.99 / day | — |
| 10 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $23.99 / day | — |
Which Laos eSIM plan should I pick?
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Streaming and hotspot every day
Unlimited daily
from $3.49 / day
How it works
- Step01 Choose Plan Pick the data and validity that fit your trip.
- Step02 Receive Order Email Your eSIM arrives by email straight away.
- Step03 Install in one tap Tap install, then switch on data when you land.
Laos
Common Questions
Can an eSIM help me explore Vientiane in Laos?
You walk out of Wattay International Airport with your bag and open LOCA to arrange a ride into Vientiane, passing the SIM counter without joining its queue. On the way, you pull up Wat Sisaket in Google Maps and save the entrance location. Your driver drops you nearby, and you follow the map through streets busy with motorbikes and food stalls.
At lunch, you point Google Translate at a Lao menu and choose a dish instead of relying on the pictures. You open WhatsApp to confirm a meeting point with your guide, then look up the route to Patuxai. Beneath the monument, you frame a photo of the arch and send it home before heading off to find a cold drink.
What should tourists look for in an eSIM for Laos?
Choose an eSIM that suits your route through Laos, with access to local networks serving the main visitor centres and an allowance that renews daily. This plan provides a daily data allowance, not a single pool for your whole trip. The allowance and validity depend on the package you choose.
Preflight installation, a clear activation window and data sharing are useful features to compare. This eSIM supports installation before you fly and gives you 180 days from purchase to activate. Hotspot works on most plans, making it practical to share a connection with a travel companion. It is a data-only plan.
Where does the eSIM have coverage in Laos?
Your eSIM connects through local networks including Lao Telecom, with 3G/4G/5G coverage. Coverage is strongest in Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng and Pakse, along with the main tourist areas. It becomes patchier in the mountainous interior, remote river valleys and forested national parks, where terrain separates settlements and network infrastructure.
| SimSwift eSIM | Local SIM | Roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Install at home before you fly | Find a shop or airport kiosk and queue after landing | Nothing to install; switch roaming on |
| When you're connected | On landing, upon connecting to a supported network | After purchase and setup | On landing if your home plan includes Laos |
| Paperwork / ID | No registration paperwork | Passport registration at purchase | Use your existing home account |
| Cost predictability | Pay once upfront | Local pricing, purchased after arrival | Depends on your home plan; may already be included |
| WhatsApp & your number | Keep using WhatsApp on your home number | New local number; WhatsApp stays on your home number | Your home number, on your home plan's roaming terms |
| Top-ups | Buy a new plan if you need more data | Buy another data bundle through a shop | Extra data depends on your home plan |
What should I save offline before exploring Laos?
- Download offline maps for the winding routes around northern Laos before leaving town.
- Save your accommodation name and address in Lao script as a screenshot to show drivers.
- Carry cash for village shops and market stalls; card acceptance is concentrated in larger hotels and restaurants.
- Bring a universal adapter for the mix of socket types found in Laos, plus a power bank for rural outings.
- Download tickets and booking confirmations instead of depending on guesthouse Wi-Fi to retrieve them.
- Keep your device protected from heavy rain, and save alternative routes before travelling into mountain areas.
- Ask permission before photographing people at temples, and silence your device inside worship spaces.
How much does a Laos eSIM cost?
SimSwift Laos unlimited daily plans start at $3.49 a day.