eSIM for Laos
Laos at a glance
- Generations
- 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G
- Main carriers
- Unitel (Star), Lao Telecom, ETL, TPlus
- Local eSIM
- Some local carriers issue eSIMs
- Calling code
- +856
Laos has mobile coverage from four operators: Unitel (Star), Lao Telecom, ETL, and TPlus. These networks support 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G services, operating on bands including B1 (2100 MHz), B3 (1800 MHz), and n78 (3.5 GHz) for 5G. A travel eSIM will connect to these networks on compatible phones, though confidence in full 5G availability remains low.
For visitors, a travel eSIM with country plans for Laos is generally cheaper and simpler than arranging a local SIM or eSIM, particularly for short stays. Home-carrier roaming tends to be costly in Laos. While some local carriers do issue eSIMs, travel eSIM options typically offer better value and convenience for tourists. Specific plan details and pricing are available through your eSIM provider at the time of purchase.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | Unitel (Star), Lao Telecom, ETL, TPlus |
| Key travel bands | B1(2100), B3(1800), n78(3.5GHz) |
| Local eSIM support | Some local carriers issue eSIMs |
| Region | Asia |
| Capital | Vientiane |
| Calling code | +856 |
Travel eSIM or local SIM in Laos?
Home-carrier roaming is costly here; travel-eSIM country plans are available and generally cheaper and simpler than a local SIM for short stays. See the eSIM-vs-roaming view for this country →
Travel eSIM plans for Laos
Live plans and prices here are supplied by the eSIM provider feed (Airalo / Holafly / Saily) at publish time — not stored or estimated on this page. A travel eSIM works on almost any modern eSIM-capable phone regardless of whether local carriers issue eSIMs. Open the plan finder →
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Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. This country's connectivity row is currently low-confidence (small / island / single-operator / fast-changing market), so treat the carrier, band and 5G details as a starting point we are still verifying. How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.