Laos eSIM for 7 days
$4.59
3 GB, valid 15 days, a regional plan covering 14 countries. Enough for maps, rides, messages and photos for a week.
Choose 7 daysPay, then open NUM: your install code is waiting in your chat, and we email it about five minutes after you pay. If we can’t issue it, you get a full refund.
Coverage in Laos: what to know
Unitel is described as reaching more remote villages than Lao Telecom, which is strongest in cities. Northern mountains can block signal, and some villages get only 2G or 3G. Heavy rain can interrupt service.
Checked 3 Nov 2026. Based on travel guides, not a network test. Coverage changes, so check your route before you rely on it.
The short answer
The best eSIM for Laos is the one that fits your trip and your networks. For two weeks of photos, maps and social, NUM picks 5 GB for 30 days at $6.29, as of 4 Nov 2026.
| Plans from | $1.79 on 4 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Networks on local plans | Lao Telecom |
| 7 days | 3 GB, 15 days, $4.59 (regional plan, 14 countries) |
| 14 days | 5 GB, 30 days, $6.29 (regional plan, 14 countries) |
| 30 days | 10 GB, 30 days, $9.89 (regional plan, 14 countries) |
| Phone number | None, data only |
| Payment | Apple Pay, Google Pay or card |
A regional plan may list fewer networks here than a local plan. If you need a particular network, check that plan’s network list in the shop before you pay.
How it works
Pick your trip
Choose 7, 14 or 30 days. The shop picks the data for how you use your phone, and shows the networks.
Pay in seconds
Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card. Then open NUM and join free: your install code is waiting in your chat.
Install, then land online
Install at home on wifi with one tap, switch it on as the plane lands, and you’re online walking off. Your home number stays on for calls and codes.
Laos eSIM for 7, 14 and 30 days
Laos eSIM for 14 days
$6.29
5 GB, valid 30 days, a regional plan covering 14 countries. Room for social, photos and a few video calls over two weeks.
Choose 14 daysLaos eSIM for 30 days
$9.89
10 GB, valid 30 days, a regional plan covering 14 countries. A month of everyday use, with some streaming and hotspot.
Choose 30 daysNUM’s pick for each trip length on 4 Nov 2026, for photos, maps and social. Prices in US dollars; the price on the pay button is the price you pay.
How much data do you need in Luang Prabang?
| How you use it | 7 days | 14 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maps and messages | 1.4 GB | 2.8 GB | 6 GB |
| Plus social | 2.8 GB | 5.6 GB | 12 GB |
| Lots of video | 11 GB | 21 GB | 45 GB |
Questions people ask about Luang Prabang
Is there mobile signal at Luang Prabang?
Listed among the places with strong network coverage, along with Vientiane and Pakse.
How much does an eSIM for Laos cost?
On 4 Nov 2026, Laos plans started at $1.79 and went up to $23.09 for the biggest. The shop always shows today’s price, and the price on the pay button is the price you pay.
Which network works well in Laos?
Unitel is described as reaching more remote villages than Lao Telecom, which is strongest in cities. Northern mountains can block signal, and some villages get only 2G or 3G. Heavy rain can interrupt service.
Why does my eSIM show another carrier’s name?
Many travel eSIMs are issued by one carrier and roam on local networks, so your phone can show the issuing carrier’s name while your data runs on a local network. Keep data roaming on for the eSIM.
Will it work on my phone?
Dial *#06# on the phone you’re taking. If you see an EID number, it takes an eSIM. Every iPhone from the XR and XS on does, and the SE from 2020, as do Google Pixel 3 and later and Samsung Galaxy S20 and later. The phone must be carrier-unlocked. Not sure? Text PHONE and your model and we’ll check.
When do I install it?
At home, on wifi, before you fly. Then switch it on when you land. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
Does it come with a phone number?
No. It’s a data-only eSIM. WhatsApp, LINE, iMessage and FaceTime all work over it, and your home number can stay on for calls and codes.
What if it doesn’t work?
If we can’t issue your eSIM, we refund you in full. If it won’t install or connect, text us and we help you get connected.