10 days
10 GB
$6.50
$0.65 / day
- Unitel 4G network
- Hotspot included
- Data only: no phone number
- QR code by email after payment
- Turn on Data Roaming for this eSIM (no extra charge)
- Days start when the eSIM first connects in Laos
Laos eSIM · Unitel 4G
Land in Laos
and get online.
Unitel 4G data from Vientiane and Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang, Pakse, and Savannakhet. The QR arrives by email: install it on Wi-Fi before you fly and skip the SIM counter.
- ✓ QR code by email
- ✓ Hotspot included
- ✓ Keep your home number
‹ SettingsCellular
Laos eSIM10 days · 10 GB
Scan to add eSIM
Cellular DataLaos
NetworkUnitel
Data RoamingOn
Ready to install
- Network
- Unitel 4G
- Plans
- 4 options
- Starting at
- $6.50
- Delivery
- QR by email
Plans and prices
Pick the plan that fits your trip
One data allowance for the whole trip. Days start when the eSIM first connects in Laos.
15 days
15 GB
$8.00
$0.53 / day
- Unitel 4G network
- Hotspot included
- Data only: no phone number
- QR code by email after payment
- Turn on Data Roaming for this eSIM (no extra charge)
- Days start when the eSIM first connects in Laos
30 days
20 GB
$11.50
$0.38 / day
- Unitel 4G network
- Hotspot included
- Data only: no phone number
- QR code by email after payment
- Turn on Data Roaming for this eSIM (no extra charge)
- Days start when the eSIM first connects in Laos
30 days
30 GB
$13.50
$0.45 / day
- Unitel 4G network
- Hotspot included
- Data only: no phone number
- QR code by email after payment
- Turn on Data Roaming for this eSIM (no extra charge)
- Days start when the eSIM first connects in Laos
Prices in USD. Mix plans in one cart if two people travel.
Why travelers choose it
Laos data, sorted before you land
Unitel 4G
4G data on Unitel, from Vientiane and Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang, Pakse, and Savannakhet.
No SIM counter
The QR is in your email. Install on Wi-Fi the day before you fly; the days only start once you connect in Laos.
Keep your own number
The eSIM sits next to your home SIM. WhatsApp and bank texts keep working on your usual number.
Secure checkout by Whop
Card payment runs on Whop inside this page. Your QR code arrives by email and stays on your order page.
✓ Good fit if you want
Data for maps, LOCA rides, train tickets, and WhatsApp or Telegram from Vientiane to Luang Prabang, with hotspot for a laptop or a travel partner.
— Not the right plan if
You need a Lao phone number for calls or SMS, you are staying longer than 30 days, or you also need data in Vietnam or Thailand. This eSIM is data only and covers Laos only.
How it works
Three steps, about five minutes
- 1
Choose your plan
Pick 10, 15, or 30 days. Mix plans in one cart if two people travel.
- 2
Pay and get your QR
Pay on this page with Whop. The QR code arrives by email after payment.
- 3
Install and go
Install on Wi-Fi the day before you fly. Days start when the eSIM first connects in Laos. Turn on Data Roaming for the eSIM and you are online.
Install guide with screens for your phone
Every tap shown, from Settings to Data Roaming on the Laos line.
Where you’ll use it
From Vientiane to the Mekong islands
A relaxed capital on the Mekong, with tuk-tuks on every corner.
Vientiane
In Vientiane you use mobile data mostly for LOCA rides, maps between temples, markets, and the Mekong riverside, and messages to hotels and drivers. A Laos eSIM on the Unitel 4G network covers the city, and 10 days · 10 GB fits about a week split between Vientiane and Luang Prabang.
Read the guide →Limestone peaks, the Nam Song river, and slow days outdoors.Vang Vieng
The same Laos eSIM works in Vang Vieng, so you do not need a new SIM between stops. Use it for maps to lagoons and viewpoints, messages to guesthouses and tour operators, and checking your train ticket onward. In town you can usually get online; out in the countryside, coverage is thinner away from main roads.
Read the guide →Temples, the night market, and early mornings by the Mekong.Luang Prabang
A Laos eSIM works in Luang Prabang as it does in Vientiane. Turn it on when you arrive at the station or at Luang Prabang Airport (LPQ), and use it for maps around the old town, messages to your guesthouse and drivers, and booking day trips. In town you can usually get online; on trips into the hills and on the river, coverage is thinner.
Read the guide →Coffee country, waterfalls, and island hammocks on the Mekong.Pakse and the 4,000 Islands
The same Laos eSIM works in the south, so you do not need a new SIM for Pakse, the Bolaven Plateau, or the 4,000 Islands (Si Phan Don). Use it for maps on motorbike loops, messages to guesthouses and drivers, and booking onward travel. Pakse is well covered; on the plateau and the islands, coverage is thinner away from villages and main roads.
Read the guide →Compare
eSIM vs airport SIM vs roaming
| eSIM for Laos | Airport SIM | Home roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where you buy | On this site, before the trip | SIM counter after baggage claim | Your home carrier’s daily pass |
| Wattay arrival | Installed at home, online on landing | Queue at the counter | Works if the pass is on, often pricey |
| Hotspot | Included | Ask the counter | Often blocked or capped |
| Phone number | Data only, no number | Local number included | Your usual number |
Is your phone eSIM-ready?
iPhone XS, XR, and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, and Google Pixel 3 and newer support eSIM. The phone must be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06#: if you see an EID, the phone supports eSIM.
Do the plans include a phone number?+
No. Every plan is data only, with no phone number, calls, or SMS. WhatsApp, Telegram, and other apps work over data, and your home SIM can stay on for texts.
Do I need to turn on data roaming?+
Yes, for the eSIM line only. Unitel asks for it to give the best coverage, and there is no extra charge. Keep Data Roaming off on your home SIM so your carrier does not charge you.
When do my plan days start?+
When the eSIM first connects to a network in Laos. Installing it at home the day before you fly does not use any days.
When should I install it?+
On Wi-Fi, the day before you fly. The days only start when the eSIM connects in Laos, so installing early costs nothing.
Which plan should I pick?+
A week or so in Vientiane and Luang Prabang fits 10 days · 10 GB. Two weeks fits 15 days · 15 GB. For a month, pick 30 days · 20 GB, or 30 GB if you use hotspot or video calls a lot.
Can I share data with a hotspot?+
Yes. Hotspot is included, so you can share the connection with a laptop or a travel partner.
Can I buy two plans in one order?+
Yes. One checkout, one email, and a QR for each eSIM.
Can I top up if I run out?+
No. There are no top-ups. When the data or days run out the eSIM stops; buy a new plan and install its QR.
Does it work in Vietnam or Thailand too?+
No. This eSIM covers Laos only. For Vietnam, see esimforvietnam.com; other countries are listed at esimfor.asia.
Does my phone support eSIM?+
Dial *#06#. If you see an EID number, the phone supports eSIM. It must also be unlocked from your home carrier.
How long is the QR valid?+
Install it within 30 days of receiving it. Each QR scans once, so do not delete the eSIM during your trip.
What if the QR never arrives?+
The order page keeps it. If the eSIM cannot be issued, our team is alerted and the order is refunded.