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Laos eSIM
Nationwide data on Lao Telecom
- Delivered in minutes
- No ID needed
- No roaming fees
- Fast 5G/4G
Choose your plan
Need more data? Add another plan any time.
Plan starts: When you connect in Laos
eSIM details
- Coverage
- NationwideLuang Prabang, Vientiane, Vang Vieng, the Mekong, Pakse
- Networks
- Lao Telecom 5G
- Hotspot
- Supported
- Plan type
- Data onlyCall and text over WhatsApp, iMessage or FaceTime.
- Delivery
- By email, in minutes
About the Laos eSIM
Our Laos eSIM gives you mobile data on the Lao Telecom network, with 5G where your phone supports it. It works anywhere in Laos that Lao Telecom has signal, not just in the big cities.
Popular with Australian travellers heading to Luang Prabang, Vientiane and Vang Vieng.
Data only, with no local phone number: use WhatsApp, iMessage or FaceTime for calls. Delivered by email in minutes, so you can install it before you fly. Your plan starts when you connect in Laos.
How it works
- Buy and get it by emailThe QR code arrives in about two minutes.
- Scan the QR codeInstall it on Wi-Fi a day or two before you fly. It starts when you connect in Laos.
- Land and switch onTurn the eSIM on and enable data roaming. You're online on the local network.
Money-back guaranteePlans changed? No problem. Get your money back.Refund terms
Laos eSIM questions
How much does the Laos eSIM cost?
Data plans start at $6.95 for 1GB over 7 days, and 10GB for 30 days is $31.95. Prices are in AUD, with no roaming charges on top.
How much data do I need in Laos?
Most travellers use about 1GB a day with maps, messaging and some social media, so 10GB ($31.95) covers a week. Just maps and messages? 3GB ($13.95) is enough for a week. Streaming or a laptop hotspot? Pick 50GB ($108.95). See how much data each app uses.
Which networks does the Laos eSIM use?
It runs on Lao Telecom. You get 5G where the network has it, if your phone supports 5G, and 4G everywhere else.
Does it work on the Mekong slow boat?
Only in part. Between Huay Xai and Luang Prabang signal comes and goes, with long gaps on the river. Download what you need before you board.
Does it work on the train to Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang?
Mostly. The Laos-China railway runs through a lot of tunnels, so signal drops for short stretches.
Does Grab work in Laos?
No. Use LOCA in Vientiane, or agree the tuk-tuk price before you ride elsewhere.
Can I use it in Thailand, Vietnam or Cambodia?
When does my Laos plan start?
When the eSIM first connects to a network in Laos. Install it on Wi-Fi a day or two before you fly: the days don't start counting until you land.
Can I use the Laos eSIM as a hotspot?
Yes. Every Laos plan can share its data with a laptop, a tablet or a travel partner's phone. Anything you share comes off the same plan.
Does the Laos eSIM include calls and texts?
No, it's data only, with no local number. Call and text over WhatsApp, iMessage or FaceTime. Your Australian number stays on your phone, so texts like bank codes still arrive.
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