Why Choose a Unitel eSIM for Your Laos Trip?
Stay connected across Laos with a Unitel Laos eSIM — choose from 10GB, 15GB, or 30GB of high-speed data, valid for 5 to 15 days. Every plan includes a local Laos phone number with 10 minutes of local calls and unlimited incoming calls & SMS. Powered by Unitel, Laos’s largest mobile operator with 95% nationwide coverage and award-winning 4G/LTE speeds. No passport needed, no store visits — your eSIM is delivered instantly via email and activates when you arrive in Laos.
Get best value Unitel Laos eSIM plans
10GB
10GB with 4G LTE
*Valid for up to 5 Days
Data + Calls
Starts at
$ 5.50
30GB
30GB with 4G LTE
*Valid for up to 15 Days
Data + Calls
Starts at
$ 12.90
15GB
15GB with 4G LTE
*Valid for up to 10 Days
Data + Calls
Starts at
$ 6.90
What you can expect
High-speed data
Browse, stream, and navigate on
Unitel’s reliable 5G/4G/LTE network.
Extensive
Get mobile data connection
in just a couple of minutes.
Keep number
Keep your current number
and use data with our eSIM.
Near-local rate
Goodbye to expensive roaming
fees. No hidden fee.
Stay Online Wherever You Roam in Laos
The Unitel network covers 95% of Laos’s population, including all major cities (Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Pakse, Savannakhet) and popular tourist routes along the Mekong. Unitel won Laos’s Speedtest Award for fastest mobile network, with average download speeds of 35 Mbps and upload speeds of 17 Mbps.
Your eSIM connects directly to Unitel’s local infrastructure — not a roaming partner — so you get the same speeds and coverage as local residents. Whether you’re visiting temples, trekking in Vang Vieng, or crossing the border from Thailand, you’ll have reliable data wherever Unitel’s network reaches.
How to Activate Your Unitel Laos eSIM
Step 1
Choose your plan
Browse our travel data plans and pick the perfect option.
Step 2
Install before you fly
We’ll email your QR code – simply scan it to activate.
Step 3
Activate on arrival
When you land in Laos, dial 121 and select option 2. Your plan starts immediately
Important Details About Your Laos eSIM


Ensure your device supports eSIM and is network-unlocked. Refer to our eSIM compatibility list before making a purchase.


Activate your data plan within 30 days of purchase. No cancellations, refunds, or changes after this period.

For any eSIM plan, please note that each eSIM QR code can only be scanned and installed ONCE. So, please do not delete the eSIM while using it. If you get any issue, please contact us for support.
Frequently asked questions about Unitel Laos eSIM
If you still have questions about this service? We are here to help
It is not necessary to show your passport when buying eSIMs at laosesim.com.
Your eSIM starts when you successfully dial 121 which can be done only when you are in Laos. So you can install the esim before departure without worrying of loss of usage days.
Yes, Laos eSIM plans include a local phone number. So, you can make calls and send text messages. 10 minutes of local calls and unlimited incoming calls & SMS are included.
No, eSIM data bundles purchased for Laos are only valid within the country. You’ll need a new plan for other destinations. If your next destination is Vietnam, Myanmar, or China, consider purchasing our Multi-country plans that allow usage across locations with better value.
Install the eSIM with a QR code sent to your email. You can follow the instructions attached in the email. Contact us if you need more information. Read full detailed installation guides.
As you need Wi-FI to install your eSIM and your eSIM will not start until you reach Laos and dial 121 to activate it, we recommend that you install your eSIM before departure and dial 121 to activate it when you reach Laos.
You can dial #101# or #122# to check your phone number and balance.
Yes, Laos eSIM can be topped up with a Unitel topup card
The QR code can be scanned once which means that if you remove the eSIM from your phone, you cannot install it again. And eSIM can only be installed on one device.
If your data has been used up or your eSIM validity comes to an end, your eSIM card will no longer work and you will not be able to connect to the internet. If you want more data, buying a new plan is the best choice.

Perfect. It works everywhere, also in the more remote villages
Worked perfectly fine. Uses Unitel and provided good speeds and coverage everywhere.