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Unitel Laos Data Package Prices 2026: Every Plan, Price & Code

A Unitel mobile service center in Laos, staff assisting a customer with 5G, LAO App and Unitel Money signage on display

Unless otherwise noted, prices are converted at 1 USD ≈ 22,500 kip (mid-market rate, 20 August 2026). Kip is what actually gets charged — treat the USD figures on this page, including our own pricing, as approximate, since the kip has moved substantially against the dollar in recent years.

The short answer

The cheapest useful tourist package is 10K3 — 4GB for 10,000 kip (~$0.44), valid 3 days. To buy it, dial *123*10K3# from a registered Unitel line.

That’s the catch: you need a registered Unitel SIM before any of these codes work. Here’s every package price, then exactly how to get a registered line — including the route that skips the queue entirely.

Unitel data package prices

Source: Unitel’s own shop, retrieved 20 August 2026.

Short-duration (tourist-relevant)

CodeDataPrice (kip)~USDValidity
5_ML1GB5,000$0.221 day
3K21GB3,000$0.132 days
10K34GB10,000$0.443 days
10_ML2GB10,000$0.447 days
10K73GB10,000$0.447 days
15_ML5GB15,000$0.677 days
25_ML5GB25,000$1.117 days
CN257GB25,000$1.117 days
25K8GB25,000$1.1110 days
CN3510GB35,000$1.5610 days
40K15GB40,000$1.7815 days

30-day packages

CodeDataPrice (kip)~USDValidity
MS4510GB45,000$2.0030 days
50K15GB50,000$2.2230 days
TV5515GB55,000$2.4430 days
60K20GB60,000$2.6730 days
75K30GB75,000$3.3330 days
TV8030GB80,000$3.5630 days
CN9530GB95,000$4.2230 days
95K40GB95,000$4.2230 days
TV10040GB100,000$4.4430 days
120_ML45GB120,000$5.3330 days
120K55GB120,000$5.3330 days
TV12555GB125,000$5.5630 days
MS15060GB150,000$6.6730 days
5G15060GB150,000$6.6730 days
150K70GB150,000$6.6730 days
5G20090GB200,000$8.8930 days
5G300140GB300,000$13.3330 days

Some codes share a price but not the data — check the code, not just the price:

  • 95,000 kip: 95K gives 40GB, CN95 gives 30GB — 95K is the better deal.
  • 120,000 kip: 120K gives 55GB, 120_ML gives 45GB — 120K is the better deal.
  • 150,000 kip: 150K gives 70GB, MS150 and 5G150 both give 60GB — 150K is the better deal.

Dialling the wrong code at the same price costs you real data.

Long-duration packages (90 / 180 / 360 days)

28 further packages exist for longer stays, up to 840GB for 1,440,000 kip (~$64) over 360 days. Full list at Unitel’s own shop — a few worth naming here for long-stay planning:

CodeDataPrice (kip)~USDValidity
60K3M60GB162,000$7.2090 days
75K3M90GB202,500$9.0090 days
95K3M120GB256,500$11.4090 days
12MS45120GB529,000$23.51360 days

How to buy a package

Once you have a registered Unitel line:

  • Buy a package: dial *123* followed by the code from the table above, then #. Example: *123*10K3# for the 4GB/3-day package.
  • Check your balance: dial *122#.
  • Top up: any amount, no minimum.
  • Unused data: rolls over when a new package is bought before the old one expires.
  • Shop prices vs. dialling the code yourself: identical. There’s no price advantage to buying at a counter instead of dialling the code — only a time cost.

You need a registered SIM first. Three ways to get one.

RouteCost to startTime cost
Physical SIM at a shop20,000 kip (~$0.89)Passport or any ID, eKYC, shop hours, possible queue
Native Unitel eSIMSimilarCustomer centre visit only — not available at the airport — expect to lose half a day
Pre-activated eSIM (ours)From $6.90None — install by email before you fly, working the moment you land

Shop SIM: any Unitel store, or Wattay International Airport on arrival. You’ll need ID (any passport or national ID — a Lao ID is not required) and to complete eKYC registration, either in person or via the LaoKYC app. Full walkthrough: How to Register and Activate a Unitel SIM Card in Laos.

Native Unitel eSIM: Unitel does sell eSIM profiles directly, but only through their customer service centres — not at the airport, not through the app. If you’re arriving and want to start on native Unitel pricing immediately, this route isn’t realistic on arrival day.

Pre-activated eSIM: registration happens before you fly, tied to your order. No counter, no eKYC to do yourself, no customer-centre visit. Buy a Laos eSIM.

What our eSIM actually costs you

Our first bundle costs more per gigabyte than the equivalent native package above. A 10-day, 10GB plan from us is $6.90; the closest native equivalent (25K, 8GB/10 days) is 25,000 kip, about $1.11.

After that first bundle expires, you’re on Unitel’s own network using Unitel’s own prices — dial any code from the table above, same as anyone else. The premium is one-time, and it buys back the time cost in the table above: no queue, no eKYC to handle yourself, no customer-centre visit, working the moment you land rather than half a day later.

Which route suits which traveller

  • Short trip, arriving by air, want data immediately → pre-activated eSIM. The time you’d spend registering costs more than the price difference.
  • Long stay, or you’re already comfortable navigating a Lao SIM counter, or you’re already in Vientiane → shop SIM. Cheap, and the registration is one-off — once done, every package after is native pricing either way.
  • Arriving at a land border, late at night, or on a weekend → pre-activated eSIM. Shops keep business hours and land crossings often have no Unitel presence at all.

Frequently asked questions

Can foreigners buy these Unitel data packages? +

Yes, all of them, no restriction.

Do I need a Lao national ID? +

No — any passport or ID works for registration.

Does unused Unitel data expire? +

It rolls over when you buy a new package before the old one runs out.

Is there a minimum Unitel top-up amount? +

No.

Are Unitel shop prices different from dialling the code myself? +

No, identical.

Can I buy a Unitel package before I fly to Laos? +

Not a native Unitel package — those require a registered Unitel line, which you won't have yet. A pre-activated eSIM is the way to have working data the moment you land.

What happens when my eSIM bundle runs out? +

Top up and buy any package from the table with *123*<code># — you're on a real Unitel line, so this works exactly like it would for a native SIM.

Get connected for your trip

Laos

Laos · 10 days

Local network
10 days
$6.90 USD

10GB

  • 10GB high-speed data
  • Automatic activation
  • Free to receive calls & SMS

Automatic. Data works the moment the eSIM connects to Unitel. Nothing to dial, nothing to switch on.

★ Most popular

Laos

Laos · 15 days

Local network
15 days
$7.90 USD

15GB

  • 15GB high-speed data
  • Automatic activation
  • Free to receive calls & SMS

Automatic. Data works the moment the eSIM connects to Unitel. Nothing to dial, nothing to switch on.

Laos

Laos · 30 days

Local network
30 days
$8.90 USD

20GB

  • 20GB high-speed data
  • Automatic activation
  • Free to receive calls & SMS

Automatic. Data works the moment the eSIM connects to Unitel. Nothing to dial, nothing to switch on.

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