Laos: 4 Best Prepaid SIM Cards Buying Guide (2023)

Laos (Lao People's Democratic Republic) – known for its waterfalls, nature & temples.

It is also the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia, but the country still has a lot to offer.

Such as the famous Kuang Si Waterfall or Tad Yuang Waterfall – must see.

But if you do not want to deal with too many other people and tourists, consider going to Bolaven Plateau or Khon Phapheng Falls.

Landmarks like the Patuxay Monument, Pha That Luang Vientiane, Phoisi Hill & Wat Xiengthong can also not be missed.

Oh, and of course the night market in Vientiane.

Being bored in Laos? No way! No reason to be.

Another thing you should not do when in Laos is roam internationally – International roaming can be expensive.

That is why I always recommend local prepaid SIM cards or eSIM and even travel eSIMs so that you can enjoy low rates for data, minutes & SMS.

Fortunately, mobile data rates are low in Laos – one of the lowest in the region, for that matter.

So, how much do SIM cards cost in Laos?

You can get a Lao SIM card for 10 000 LAK (0.60 USD) from Unitel, Lao Telecom (LaoTel), TPlus (formerly Beeline) & ETL in their stores. Lao Telecom has tourist SIM cards for 15 000 LAK (0.90 USD) and 25 000 LAK (1.45 USD). SIM cards are also sold at Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Vientiane-Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Those prices are low, indeed – just wait until you find out that the cost of mobile data is low too.

Especially for those coming from Europe and North America.

In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Laos. Let's go.

Original publication: 21st of November 2019. Last updated: 1st of March 2023.

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Table of Contents

Can You Buy a SIM Card in Laos?

Anyone living in or visiting Laos can buy a Lao SIM card from the mobile network operators (Unitel, Lao Telecom (LaoTel), TPlus (formerly Beeline) & ETL) with no restrictions.

You do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations (new since 2021 and enforced from 2022).

Moreover, you need a phone that supports the frequencies used in the country (preferably all of them to have the most optimal experience while in Laos).

Furthermore, you need to have a SIM-lock-free device.

Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Laos?

You can get a Laos SIM card in Unitel, Lao Telecom (LaoTel), TPlus (formerly Beeline) & ETL stores. SIM cards are also sold at Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Vientiane-Wattay International Airport (VTE).

You can expect to pay the following for Lao SIM cards:

• Unitel Laos: 10 000 LAK
• Lao Telecom (LaoTel): 10 000 LAK
• TPlus Laos (formerly Beeline Laos): 10 000 LAK
• ETL Laos: 10 000 LAK

The following Lao mobile operators also have SIM cards targeting tourists:

• Unitel Laos: N/A – but SIM cards are sold at airports
• Lao Telecom (LaoTel): 15 000 LAK & 25 000 LAK
• TPlus Laos (formerly Beeline Laos): N/A – but SIM cards are sold at airports
• ETL Laos: N/A – but SIM cards are sold at airports

For up-to-date LAK:your currency (let's say THB) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

My friends at Internet in Laos recently launched a service allowing you to purchase a Lao SIM card before arrival – and it will be waiting for you in your accommodation (in Vientiane only) when you arrive!

The SIM cards will be registered (required per Lao telecommunications law as of 2022) and ready to use when you plug it in – truly plug-and-play.

Honestly, getting a Lao SIM card through Internet in Laos will be cheaper than most options for data for Laos (travel SIM cards and eSIMs, let alone roaming) while competitively priced.

Depending on your needs and travel plans, Internet in Laos will send you a Lao SIM card with the best performance in the areas you plan to visit.

Moreover, if you are already in Laos but have yet to get a Lao SIM card, Internet in Laos can deliver it quickly to you (the current record is two hours, but I have been told this is not a standard… so pre-order your SIM card before arrival!) without you having to deal with the Lao bureaucracy.

Use this link for 5000 LAK bonus credit with your purchase!

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Can You Use Your Phone in Laos?

Laos uses GSM technology for mobile communications. CDMA phones will not work in Laos. If your phone has a SIM card slot, then it supports GSMA (99% of the phones do support GSM nowadays).

Traditional European frequencies are used in Laos, which are mostly used in ITU Regions 1 and 3 (Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe & Oceania).

The Americas (North-, Central– & South America + the Caribbean – ITU Region 2) use American frequencies, which differ from the European ones.

If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU Regions 1 and 3), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Laos.

If you purchased your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2) and have a low/medium-end device (without Tri-Band or Quad-Band) support, then there is a possibility you cannot use your phone when in Laos or can only use slower networks (3G or 2G).

If you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, you can use your phone in Laos (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE (and soon 5G NR).

Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Laos

Laos has four mobile operators offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:

• Unitel Laos
• Lao Telecom (LaoTel)
• TPlus Laos (formerly Beeline Laos)
• ETL Laos

The following frequencies are used in Laos:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3)
• 5G NR: N/A – not being rolled out yet

You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.

To check whether your phone will work in Laos, check out this page by Kimovil or this one by Will My Phone Work (outdated, unfortunately, but extremely user-friendly – useful for phones launched in or before 2019. It does not check for 5G NR compatibility).

Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).

If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.

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VoLTE & VoWiFi in Laos

Both VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G) – also known as HD Voice) are available in Laos. However, not all mobile operators offer both services.

This means that your phone does not have to downgrade to 2G or 3G when making a call in Laos (unlike mobile operators that do not support VoLTE).

The following mobile operators offer VoLTE only in Laos:

• Lao Telecom (LaoTel)

I am not sure whether Unitel, TPlus (formerly Beeline Laos) & ETL offer VoLTE or VoWiFi.

VoWiFi is, as the name implies, calling on a WiFi connection as opposed to on a cellular network.

5G NR in Laos

Commercial 5G NR has been available in Laos since September 2020. It is available on the Lao Telecom (LaoTel) network. Unitel has been holding trials. Lao Telecom offers 5G NR to prepaid customers (although its coverage is limited).

Best SIM Card in Laos

My friends at Internet in Laos recently launched a service allowing you to purchase a Lao SIM card before arrival – and it will be waiting for you in your accommodation (in Vientiane only) when you arrive!

The SIM cards will be registered (required per Lao telecommunications law as of 2022) and ready to use when you plug it in – truly plug-and-play.

Honestly, getting a Lao SIM card through Internet in Laos will be cheaper than most options for data for Laos (travel SIM cards and eSIMs, let alone roaming) while competitively priced.

Depending on your needs and travel plans, Internet in Laos will send you a Lao SIM card with the best performance in the areas you plan to visit.

Moreover, if you are already in Laos but have yet to get a Lao SIM card, Internet in Laos can deliver it quickly to you (the current record is two hours, but I have been told this is not a standard… so pre-order your SIM card before arrival!) without you having to deal with the Lao bureaucracy.

Use this link for 5000 LAK bonus credit with your purchase!

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Best eSIM in Laos

Unitel and Lao Telecom (LaoTel) offer eSIMs to prepaid customers.

TPlus (formerly Beeline Laos) and ETL do not have eSIMs at all – not even for postpaid customers.

Note that the Lao mobile operators require your identification (passport) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards (will be discussed later).

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Laos without personal detail capturing, you can get the Laos (Pak Ou Mobile) eSIM from Airalo.

You have one option:

1. Laos/Pak Ou Mobile 1 GB eSIM for 7 days

The Airalo links above will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.

For an in-depth analysis of the Laos Pak Ou Mobile eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my Laos eSIMs Compared guide.

You can also get Laos eSIMs from Holafly:

• Laos 8 GB eSIM for 30 days

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

For an in-depth analysis of the Holafly Laos eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my Laos eSIMs Compared guide.

With these eSIMs, you can skip Laos' SIM card registration scheme entirely and use it immediately upon arriving in Laos!

TIP: Check out my Best Laos eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Laos, including ones not mentioned above.

Airalo recently heavily improved its Asia eSIM, following the popular Eurolink eSIM for 39 European countries, with six variants: 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days to be used in Laos and 13 other Asian countries:

Just like in Europe, many readers tend to visit multiple Asian countries, so they would rather have a travel eSIM covering multiple countries than just one (like Laos).

TIP: Check out my eSIM lookup tool for an overview of local mobile operators offering eSIMs to prepaid customers and travel eSIMs I use and love (for eSIMs in Laos and eSIMs worldwide) and my Best Laos eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparion of several eSIMs for Laos.

Best International/Travel SIM Card for Laos

If you want to buy the best international/travel SIM card for Laos, I recommend going with SimCorner's Laos Travel SIM cards. Consider SimCorner's Asia SIM cards to be used in Laos and 20+ countries, including neighboring China, Thailand & Vietnam.

You have the following two Laos Travel SIM cards:

1. Laos SIM card with 6 GB for 8 days in 30 countries
2. Laos SIM card with 6 GB for 15 days in 20+ countries (new: also available as an eSIM)

You have these two Asia SIM cards:

• Asia SIM card with 6 GB for 8 days in 30 countries
• Asia SIM card with 6 GB for 15 days in 20+ countries (new: also available as an eSIM)

The SimCorner Asia SIM cards can be used in Laos and the following other countries:

You can also get the SimCorner International Travel SIM card (new: also available as an eSIM) 6 GB of data valid for 15 days to be used in Laos and 100+ countries, including most of the ones mentioned above (Asia) and in the Americas, Europe & Oceania:

Instead of spending between 5 USD to 15 USD for SIM cards in each country, get a SimCorner travel SIM card (or eSIM) covering numerous countries for just one price!

Use discount code PHONETRAVELWIZ for extra savings!

SIM Card Registration in Laos

SIM card registration with your passport information is mandatory in Laos since 2021 (enforced from January 2022). It will be done at the point of sale.

Laos Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights

Currency in Laos

Laos uses the Lao Kip with the symbol LAK (which will be used throughout this guide).

However, prices are often listed as ₭ or ₭N. For example, 25 LAK = ₭/₭N 25.

For reference, below are some exchange rates between LAK and USD (US Dollars):

• 1000 LAK = 0.06 USD
• 10 000 LAK = 0.60 USD
• 100 000 LAK = 5.80 USD
• 1 000 000 LAK = 57.70USD

For up-to-date LAK:your currency (let's say THB – Thai Baht) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Lao Prepaid SIM Cards

Below, I will guide you through Unitel Laos, Lao Telecom (LaoTel), TPlus (formerly Beeline Laos) & ETL Laos, and go through:

• Background information
• Mobile coverage
• SIM card types, prices, and availability
• Recharge/top-up information
• Combo plans, data plans, and special packs (such as social media packs)

With that being said, let’s see what Laos has to offer to us.

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Unitel Laos

Unitel Laos, just Unitel, and not to be confused with Unitel in Angola, Cape Verde, or Mongolia, is the largest mobile operator in Laos.

It also has the best overall network.

Unitel uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3)
• 5G NR: N/A – not being rolled out yet
• VoLTE: unknown
• VoWiFi: unknown

This is what you will learn about Unitel:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Unitel SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Unitel Laos

Unitel has the best coverage in Laos.

Below is Unitel's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Unitel Laos

You can get a Unitel SIM card for 10 000 LAK with 5000 LAK credit in Unitel stores. The data-only SIM card, called Net-SIM, also costs 10 000 LAK (without credit). Unitel SIM cards are also sold at Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Vientiane-Wattay International Airport (VTE).

My friends at Internet in Laos recently launched a service allowing you to purchase a Lao SIM card before arrival – and it will be waiting for you in your accommodation (in Vientiane only) when you arrive!

The SIM cards will be registered (required per Lao telecommunications law as of 2022) and ready to use when you plug it in – truly plug-and-play.

Use this link for 5000 LAK bonus credit with your purchase!

It is possible to get a Unitel eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.

Note that the Lao mobile operators require your identification (passport) for eSIMs and for physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM, you can go with the Laos (Pak Ou Mobile) eSIMs from Airalo (1 GB/7 days – top-ups are available).

The Airalo links above will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.

• Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews

Or get the Laos eSIMs from Holafly (8 GB/30 days).

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

• Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews

TIP: Check out my Best Laos eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Laos (including ones not mentioned above).

Airalo recently heavily improved its Asia eSIM, following the popular Eurolink eSIM for 39 European countries, with six variants: 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days to be used in Laos and 13 other Asian countries:

With the Asialink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping initial SIM card and eSIM costs per country you visit.

TIP: Check out my Best Laos eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Laos (including ones not mentioned above).

• Find out about the best local eSIMs, travel eSIMs & travel SIM cards for every country (lookup tool)

Be aware that there is no VoLTE or VoWiFi with Unitel.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Unitel Laos

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Unitel Laos

Unitel has two data-featured prepaid plans: Mobile-3G/4G (combo) & NET Sim -3G/4G (data).

The NET Sim -3G/4G plans are for the Unitel data SIM cards.

However, you can purchase these plans with a regular Unitel SIM card (for now).

All Unitel plans can be activated by dialing *121.

I will list all the prices in LAK (Laotian Kip).

To convert LAK to your currency (let's say THB – Thai Baht) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Mobile-3G/4G – Unitel Laos

The Mobile-3G/4G are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

Dial the Activation Code to activate Mobile-3G/4G:

Price	Plan	Data	Social Data	Local Minutes	Validity	Activation Code
1000 LAK	MI1	25 MB	N/A	N/A	24 hours	*209*1#
2000 LAK	MI2	60 MB	N/A	N/A	24 hours	*209*2#
5000 LAK	MI5	125 MB	N/A	N/A	24 hours	*209*3#
10 000 LAK	MI10	270 MB	N/A	N/A	30 days	*209*4#
10 000 LAK	10K3	5000 MB	N/A	N/A	3 days	*209*33#
25 000 LAK	CN25	7 GB	Unlimited 3	N/A	7 days	*209*21#
25 000 LAK	25K	15 GB	N/A	300 minutes	10 days	*209*106#
35 000 LAK	CN35	10 GB	Unlimited 1	N/A	10 days	*208*22#
40 000 LAK	40K	30 GB	N/A	300 minutes	15 days	*209*107#
50 000 LAK	CHAMPA	1500 MB	N/A	N/A	30 days	*209*7#
50 000 LAK	50K	30 GB	N/A	300 minutes	30 days	*209*123#
65 000 LAK	65K	40 GB	N/A	300 minutes	30 days	*209*07#
80 000 LAK	80K	60 GB	N/A	300 minutes	30 days	*209*100#
95 000 LAK	CN95	30 GB	Unlimited 2	N/A	30 days	*209*23#
99 000 LAK	99K	80 GB	N/A	300 minutes	30 days	*209*113#
100 000 LAK	LAMVONG	3000 MB	N/A	N/A	30 days	*209*8#
120 000 LAK	KHAM	4000 MB	N/A	N/A	30 days	*209*9#
150 000 LAK	50K3M	35 GB	N/A	300 minutes	90 days	*209*124#
195 000 LAK	65K3M	45 GB	N/A	300 minutes	90 days	*209*120#
240 000 LAK	80K3M	70 GB	N/A	300 minutes	90 days	*209*117#
297 000 LAK	99K3M	90 GB	N/A	300 minutes	90 days	*209*114#
300 000 LAK	50K6M	37.5 GB	N/A	300 minutes	6 months	*209*125#
390 000 LAK	65K6M	50 GB	N/A	300 minutes	6 months	*209*121#
480 000 LAK	80K6M	75 GB	N/A	300 minutes	6 months	*209*118#
594 000 LAK	99K6M	100 GB	N/A	300 minutes	6 months	*209*115#
600 000 LAK	50K12M	40 GB	N/A	300 minutes	12 months	*209*126#
780 000 LAK	65K12M	55 GB	N/A	300 minutes	12 months	*209*122#
960 000 LAK	80K12M	80 GB	N/A	300 minutes	12 months	*209*119#
1 188 000 LAK	99K12M	110 GB	N/A	300 minutes	12 months	*209*116#

¹ for Facebook & WeChat
² for WeChat & YouTube
³ for WeChat only

NET Sim -3G/4G – Unitel Laos

The NET Sim -3G/4G are data plans (without 5G NR access).

Officially, the NET Sim -3G/4G are exclusive to the Unitel data SIM cards.

However, regular Unitel SIM cards can enable these plans too (which can be more affordable than the Mobile Plans).

Until Unitel someday decided to enforce this restriction 🗿.

Dial the Activation Code to activate NET Sim -3G/4G:

Price	Plan	Data	Validity	Activation Code
5000 LAK	LTU5	1024 MB	24 hours	*209*21#
10 000 LAK	CHAIDEE	1500 MB	7 days	*209*23#
10 000 LAK	HOIYIM	2000 MB	5 days	*209*22#
10 000 LAK	LT2	6000 MB	2 days	*209*30#
50 000 LAK	LT50	5120 MB	30 days	*209*24#
55 000 LAK	LT55	8000 MB	30 days	*209*58#
63 000 LAK	MI79	35 000 MB	30 days	N/A
120 000 LAK	LTU120	12 288 MB	30 days	*209*25#
150 000 LAK	LTU150	25 000 MB	30 days	*209*59#
200 000 LAK	LT30	30 000 MB	30 days	*209*32#
300 000 LAK	4GU30	70 000 MB	30 days	*209*28#

APN/Internet Settings – Unitel Laos

• Name: Unitel
• APN: unitel3g

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Lao Telecom (LaoTel)

Lao Telecom, also referred to as LaoTel, is the second-largest mobile operator in Laos.

It can sometimes be better than Unitel Laos while being slightly cheaper and offering more data.

Lao Telecom uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3)
• 5G NR: N/A – not being rolled out yet
• VoLTE: Yes
• VoWiFi: No

This is what you will learn about Lao Telecom:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Lao Telecom SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Lao Telecom (LaoTel)

Lao Telecom has extensive coverage throughout Laos.

Below is Lao Telecom's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Lao Telecom (LaoTel)

You can get a Lao Telecom SIM card for 10 000 LAK in Lao Telecom stores. Lao Telecom SIM cards are also sold at Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Vientiane-Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the Lao Telecom Tourist SIM card.

The following two Lao Telecom Tourist SIM cards are available:

Price	Data	Validity
15 000 LAK	5 GB	3 days
25 000 LAK	7 GB	7 days

My friends at Internet in Laos recently launched a service allowing you to purchase a Lao SIM card before arrival – and it will be waiting for you in your accommodation (in Vientiane only) when you arrive!

The SIM cards will be registered (required per Lao telecommunications law as of 2022) and ready to use when you plug it in – truly plug-and-play.

Use this link for 5000 LAK bonus credit with your purchase!

It is possible to get a Lao Telecom eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.

Note that the Lao mobile operators require your identification (passport) for eSIMs and for physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM, you can go with the Laos (Pak Ou Mobile) eSIMs from Airalo (1 GB/7 days – top-ups are available).

The Airalo links above will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.

• Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews

Or get the Laos eSIMs from Holafly (8 GB/30 days).

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

• Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews

TIP: Check out my Best Laos eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Laos (including ones not mentioned above).

Airalo recently heavily improved its Asia eSIM, following the popular Eurolink eSIM for 39 European countries, with six variants: 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days to be used in Laos and 13 other Asian countries:

With the Asialink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping initial SIM card and eSIM costs per country you visit.

TIP: Check out my Best Laos eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Laos (including ones not mentioned above).

Note that Lao Telecom offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Lao Telecom (LaoTel)

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Lao Telecom (LaoTel)

Lao Telecom has three data-featured prepaid plans:

• ແພັກເກັດ ຫລີ້ນແບບຕໍ່ເນື່ອງ/Continuous Play Package (data)
• ແພັກເກັດ ມາດຕະຖານ/Standard Package (data)
• ແພັກເກັດ/Free Facebook, Youtube, & Tiktok Package (data)

I will list all the prices in LAK (Laotian Kip).

To convert LAK to your currency (let's say THB – Thai Baht) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

ແພັກເກັດ ຫລີ້ນແບບຕໍ່ເນື່ອງ – Lao Telecom (LaoTel)

The ແພັກເກັດ ຫລີ້ນແບບຕໍ່ເນື່ອງ are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

The following ແພັກເກັດ ຫລີ້ນແບບຕໍ່ເນື່ອງ are available:

Price	Plan	Data	Validity
35 000 LAK	Package 566	15 GB	30 days
65 000 LAK	Package 565	35 GB	30 days
100 000 LAK	Package 567	55 GB	30 days
150 000 LAK	Package 568	90 GB	30 days
200 000 LAK	Package 569	150 GB	30 days

ແພັກເກັດ ມາດຕະຖານ (Standard Packages) – Lao Telecom (LaoTel)

The ແພັກເກັດ ມາດຕະຖານ are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

The following ແພັກເກັດ ມາດຕະຖານ are available:

Price	Plan	Data	Validity
1000 LAK	Package 5	25 MB	24 hours
5000 LAK	Package 1	125 MB	24 hours
10 000 LAK	Package 2	250 MB	30 days
10 000 LAK	Package 10	1.5 GB	5 days
10 000 LAK	Package 57	5 GB	3 days
25 000 LAK	Package 58	7 GB	7 days
50 000 LAK	Package 3	1.25 GB	30 days
50 000 LAK	Package 6	7 GB	30 days
100 000 LAK	Package 4	2.5 GB	30 days

ແພັກເກັດ (Free Facebook, Youtube, & Tiktok Package) – Lao Telecom (LaoTel)

The ແພັກເກັດ (Free Facebook, Youtube, & Tiktok Package) are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

The following ແພັກເກັດ (Free Facebook, Youtube, & Tiktok Package) are available:

Price	Plan	Data	Validity
15 000 LAK	Package 515	3 GB	5 days
20 000 LAK	Package 516	5 GB	10 days
55 000 LAK	Package 517	15 GB	20 days
100 000 LAK	Package 518	30 GB	30 days

APN/Internet Settings – Lao Telecom (LaoTel)

• Name: LaoTel
• APN: ltcnet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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TPlus Laos (formerly Beeline Laos)

TPlus Laos, just TPlus and formerly Beeline Laos, is the third-largest mobile operator in Laos.

It used to be owned by VEON, which is a company with a portfolio of mobile brands around the globe.

It sold TPlus to the Lao government, which is still the sole shareholder.

Fun fact: The Lao government is the majority owner of almost all Lao mobile operators.

TPlus uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3)
• 5G NR: N/A – not being rolled out yet
• VoLTE: unknown
• VoWiFi: unknown

This is what you will learn about TPlus:

* Coverage
* How to Get a TPlus SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – TPlus Laos (formerly Beeline Laos)

TPlus has decent coverage throughout Laos.

Below is TPlus' coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – TPlus Laos (formerly Beeline Laos)

You can get a TPlus SIM card for 10 000 LAK (with 5000 LAK credit during promotions) in TPlus stores. TPlus SIM cards are also sold at Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Vientiane-Wattay International Airport (VTE)

My friends at Internet in Laos recently launched a service allowing you to purchase a Lao SIM card before arrival – and it will be waiting for you in your accommodation (in Vientiane only) when you arrive!

The SIM cards will be registered (required per Lao telecommunications law as of 2022) and ready to use when you plug it in – truly plug-and-play.

Use this link for 5000 LAK bonus credit with your purchase!

TPlus has no eSIMs.

Note that the Lao mobile operators require your identification (passport) for eSIMs and for physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM, you can go with the Laos (Pak Ou Mobile) eSIMs from Airalo (1 GB/7 days – top-ups are available).

The Airalo links above will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.

• Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews

Or get the Laos eSIMs from Holafly (8 GB/30 days).

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

• Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews

TIP: Check out my Best Laos eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Laos (including ones not mentioned above).

Airalo recently heavily improved its Asia eSIM, following the popular Eurolink eSIM for 39 European countries, with six variants: 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days to be used in Laos and 13 other Asian countries:

With the Asialink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping initial SIM card and eSIM costs per country you visit.

TIP: Check out my Best Laos eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Laos (including ones not mentioned above).

Be aware that there is no VoLTE or VoWiFi with ETL.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – TPlus Laos (formerly Beeline Laos)

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – TPlus Laos (formerly Beeline Laos)

TPlus has only one data-featured prepaid plan: TPLUS Prepaid Packages. It is a data plan (without 5G NR access).

Packages can be activated on the MY TPLUS app.

I will list all the prices in LAK (Laotian Kip).

To convert LAK to your currency (let's say THB – Thai Baht) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Price	Plan	Data	Validity
1000 LAK	Daily Happy Hour	2 GB	1 hour
2500 LAK	Daily TikTok	4 GB	1 day
3000 LAK	Daily Youtube+Tiktok	4 GB	1 day
5000 LAK	Daily Non-Stop	2 GB	1 day
5000 LAK	Daily Special 2	5 GB	3 days
10 000 LAK	Monthly Package 1	500 MB	30 days
10 000 LAK	Weekly Special 3	2 GB	7 days
10 000 LAK	Daily Hot	5 GB	3 days
10 000 LAK	Weekly Special 2	10 GB	6 days
15 000 LAK	Weekly TikTok	15 GB	7 days
20 000 LAK	Daily Non-Stop 2	5 GB	4 days
20 000 LAK	Daily Youtube+Facebook+Tiktok	7 GB	5 days
20 000 LAK	Weekly YouTube + TikTok	7 GB	7 days
25 000 LAK	Weekly Special Day	25 GB	7 days
50 000 LAK	Monthly Package 2	5 GB	30 days
50 000 LAK	Monthly Non-Stop	10 GB	10 days
50 000 LAK	Monthly TikTok	30 GB	30 days
50 000 LAK	Monthly Super Hot	40 GB	30 days
55 000 LAK	Weekly YouTube + Facebook + TikTok	20 GB	15 days
65 000 LAK	Monthly Youtube+Tiktok	25 GB	30 days
100 000 LAK	Monthly Youtube+Facebook+Tiktok	45 GB	30days
250 000 LAK	Monthly Premium	60 GB 1	30 days

¹ +250 local minutes

APN/Internet Settings – TPlus Laos (formerly Beeline Laos)

• Name: TPlus
• APN: beelinenet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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ETL (Enterprise of Telecommunications Lao) Laos

ETL (Enterprise of Telecommunications Lao) Laos, just ELT, is the smallest mobile operator in Laos.

It is one of the cheaper options in the country, but you will sacrifice on performance.

ETL uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3)
• 5G NR: N/A – not being rolled out yet
• VoLTE: unknown
• VoWiFi: unknown

This is what you will learn about ETL:

* Coverage
* How to Get an ETL SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – ETL Laos

ETL has decent coverage throughout Laos.

Below is ETL's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – ETL Laos

You can get an ETL SIM card for 10 000 LAK in ETL stores. ETL SIM cards are also sold at Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Vientiane-Wattay International Airport (VTE).

My friends at Internet in Laos recently launched a service allowing you to purchase a Lao SIM card before arrival – and it will be waiting for you in your accommodation (in Vientiane only) when you arrive!

The SIM cards will be registered (required per Lao telecommunications law as of 2022) and ready to use when you plug it in – truly plug-and-play.

Use this link for 5000 LAK bonus credit with your purchase!

ETL has no eSIMs.

Note that the Lao mobile operators require your identification (passport) for eSIMs and for physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM, you can go with the Laos (Pak Ou Mobile) eSIMs from Airalo (1 GB/7 days – top-ups are available).

The Airalo links above will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.

• Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews

Or get the Laos eSIMs from Holafly (8 GB/30 days).

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

• Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews

TIP: Check out my Best Laos eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Laos (including ones not mentioned above).

Airalo recently heavily improved its Asia eSIM, following the popular Eurolink eSIM for 39 European countries, with six variants: 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days to be used in Laos and 13 other Asian countries:

With the Asialink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping initial SIM card and eSIM costs per country you visit.

TIP: Check out my Best Laos eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Laos (including ones not mentioned above).

Be aware that there is no VoLTE or VoWiFi with ETL.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – ETL Laos

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – ETL Laos

ETL has eight data-featured prepaid plans:

• Pack Brighter Future (data)
• Torch Net SIM (data)
• NET SIM 4.5G (data)
• Prepaid Enjoy Try 4G (data)
• Hot Packages (data)
• Net SIM 4.5G Top-Ups (data add-ons)
• Play Facebook without Data
• Service for YouTube

ETL plans can be activated by dialing the Activation Code.

I will list all the prices in LAK (Laotian Kip).

To convert LAK to your currency (let's say THB – Thai Baht) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Pack Brighter Future Plans – ETL Laos

The Pack Brighter Future plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

The following Pack Brighter Future plans are available, which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:

Price	Data	Validity	Activation Code
3000 LAK	2 GB	1 day	*228*59#
15 000 LAK	10 GB	5 days	*228*14#

Torch Net SIM Plans – ETL Laos

The Torch Net SIM plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

The following Torch Net SIM are available, which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:

Price	Data	Social Data 1	Validity	Activation Code
5000 LAK	2 GB	Unlimited	1 day	*228*23#
12 000 LAK	6 GB	Unlimited	3 days	*228*24#
100 000 LAK	70 GB	Unlimited	30 days	*228*25#

¹ for unlimited Tiktok

Net SIM 4.5G – ETL Laos

The Net SIM 4.5G plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

The following Net SIM 4.5G are available, which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:

Price	Plan	Data	Validity	Activation Code
10 000 LAK	ET 2	2 GB	7 days	*228*62#
10 000 LAK	ET 1	6 GB	3 days	*228*61#
20 000 LAK	ET 3	7 GB	7 days	*288*63#
50 000 LAK	ET 4	10 GB	30 days	*288*64#
85 000 LAK	ET Play 85	75 GB	30 days	*228*12#
200 000 LAK	ET 5	35 GB	30 days	*288*65#
300 000 LAK	ET 6	80 GB	30 days	*288*66#

Prepaid Enjoy Try 4G – ETL Laos

The Prepaid Enjoy Try 4G are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

The following Prepaid Enjoy Try 4G are available, which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:

Price	Plan	Data	Validity	Activation Code
1000 LAK	ET 7	25 MB	1 day	*228*67#
5000 LAK	ET 8	250 MB	1 day	*228*68#
10 000 LAK	ET 9	500 MB	30 days	*228*69#
50 000 LAK	ET 10	2.5 GB	30 days	*228*70#
100 000 LAK	ET 11	5 GB	30 days	*228*71#
150 000 LAK	ET 12	8 GB	30 days	*228*72#

Hot Packages – ETL Laos

The Hot Packages are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

The following Hot Packages are available, which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:

Price	Data	Validity	Activation Code
65 000 LAK	42 GB	30 days	*228*10#
85 000 LAK	75 GB	30 days	*228*12#
100 000 LAK	100 GB	30 days	*228*13#

Net SIM 4.5G Top-Ups – ETL Laos

The Net SIM 4.5G Top-Ups are data add-ons exclusively for the Net SIM 4.5G plans (without 5G NR access). They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.

The following Net SIM 4.5G Top-Ups are available, which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:

Price	Data	Validity	Activation Code
10 000 LAK	1.5 GB 1	30 days	*288*81#
10 000 LAK	6 GB	3 days	*288*83#
50 000 LAK	10 GB 2	30 days	*288*82#

¹ for Net SIM 4.5G 50 000 LAK plan only
² for Net SIM 4.5G 300 000 LAK plan only

Play Facebook Without Data Plans – ETL Laos

The Play Facebook Without Data plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

The following Play Facebook Without Data are available, which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:

Price	Facebook Data	Validity	Activation Code
5000 LAK	Unlimited	2 days	*228*26#
10 000 LAK	Unlimited	5 days	*228*27#

Service for YouTube Plans – ETL Laos

The Service for YouTube plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

The following Service for YouTube are available, which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:

Price	Plan	YouTube Data	Validity	Activation Code
9000 LAK	Y1	Unlimited	1 day	*228*33#
19 000 LAK	Y2	Unlimited	7 days	*228*21#
29 000 LAK	Y3	Unlimited	30 days	*228*22#

APN/Internet Settings – ETL Laos

• Name: ETL
• APN: ltcnet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Laos

Getting a SIM card from Unitel would do you well when considering a Laos SIM card.