Laos eSIM on Unitel: Plans, Prices & How It Works (2026)
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Announced 13 August 2025. Updated 6 November 2026: plans and prices below match our shop as of that date.
In August 2025 we announced our partnership with Unitel, the mobile operator we recommend to most visitors to Laos. In practice it means you can buy a Laos eSIM online before you fly, install it with a QR scan, and connect to Unitel’s local network when you land, without queuing at a counter or showing your passport.
What the Unitel partnership gives you
Our Laos eSIMs are Unitel profiles that connect to the local network, not roaming through a foreign operator. The line is registered for you in advance, and data starts when your phone joins Unitel in Laos, with no code to dial and no data-roaming toggle to find. They are data only: no Lao phone number, calls or SMS, because Lao regulation requires in-person registration for a line with a number. For a number you would need a local SIM bought with your passport (see our guide to the best SIM and eSIM for Laos).
Current Laos eSIM plans (prices as of 6 November 2026)
| Package | Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| eSIM 10 GB / 10 days | 10 GB | 10 days | $6.90 |
| eSIM 15 GB / 15 days | 15 GB | 15 days | $7.90 |
| eSIM 30 GB / 15 days | 30 GB | 15 days | $11.90 |
| eSIM 45 GB / 30 days | 45 GB | 30 days | $13.90 |
| eSIM 60 GB / 30 days | 60 GB | 30 days | $14.90 |
Pick by trip length first, then by how much you stream. When the data is used up, mobile data stops; speed is not throttled. Tethering (hotspot) is allowed on every plan. All plans and live prices are on the Laos eSIM page.
How to install and use it
- Order online, from home or on the road.
- Receive the QR code by email after payment. Delivery can occasionally take a little longer while the supplier issues the profile.
- Install the eSIM before you fly, on good Wi-Fi. The step-by-step activation guide covers iPhone and Android.
- On landing, set the Laos eSIM as your mobile-data line. It connects to Unitel automatically.
To check your balance or add data during the trip, see our guide to Unitel top-up and balance. If the eSIM has a fault, contact us within 30 days: we replace it first and refund only if a replacement is not possible.
Why buy before you arrive
- No airport counter. Counters follow flight schedules and can be closed on late arrivals.
- No passport at the counter. The line is registered in advance.
- Online from the moment you land. Book a ride, message, or open a map straight from the aircraft door.
Not sure which plan fits? Read the Laos SIM card and eSIM price guide. Curious how we compare with a global brand? See our Holafly comparison. Ready to go: buy your Laos eSIM.
Frequently asked questions
Do these eSIMs run on the Unitel network? +
Yes. Our Laos eSIMs use Unitel profiles, so your phone connects to Unitel's local network in Laos rather than roaming through another operator.
Do I need to turn on data roaming? +
No. Install the eSIM before you fly. Mobile data starts automatically once your phone connects to Unitel in Laos, with no code to dial.
Does the eSIM come with a Lao phone number? +
No. These are data-only eSIMs: no phone number, calls or SMS. Lao regulation requires in-person registration for a line with a number.
What happens when the data runs out? +
Mobile data stops. Your speed is not reduced. Choose a plan that fits your trip length and usage.
Get connected for your trip
10GB
- 10GB high-speed data
- Automatic activation
Automatic. Data works the moment the eSIM connects to Unitel. Nothing to dial, nothing to switch on.
QR emailed within minutes · Stripe secure checkout · No account needed
15GB
- 15GB high-speed data
- Automatic activation
Automatic. Data works the moment the eSIM connects to Unitel. Nothing to dial, nothing to switch on.
QR emailed within minutes · Stripe secure checkout · No account needed
30GB
- 30GB high-speed data
- Automatic activation
Automatic. Data works the moment the eSIM connects to Unitel. Nothing to dial, nothing to switch on.
QR emailed within minutes · Stripe secure checkout · No account needed
