Laos eSIM guide
1 network · 10 data plans from $5.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- ETL LTE
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $5.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $2.30/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $18.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $5.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $18.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $17.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $25.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $17.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $25.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $45.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $25.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $45.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $45.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Laos
The Laos eSIM connects to ETL. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Laos
- VTE Vientiane Wattay
- LPQ Luang Prabang
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Laos.
City guides in Laos
About unlimited in Laos
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Laos?
These regional eSIMs include Laos. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Laos eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $25.99.
All 10 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $5.99 | $0.86 | $5.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $7.99 | $0.53 | $4.00 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $9.99 | $0.33 | $3.33 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $17.99 | $0.60 | $3.60 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $25.99 | $0.87 | $2.60 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $45.99 | $1.53 | $2.30 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $18.99 | $6.33 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $29.99 | $6.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $38.99 | $5.57 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $45.99 | $4.60 | No cap |
Questions about Laos
Which networks does the Laos eSIM use?
The Laos eSIM connects to ETL. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Laos?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $17.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Laos?
Yes, from $18.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Laos plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Laos?
The main international airports are Vientiane Wattay (VTE), Luang Prabang (LPQ).
Does a regional eSIM cover Laos?
Yes. Asia and Global include Laos. The smallest, Asia, covers 18 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.