Laos eSIM
How it works
Questions about Laos
Depending on the plan: ETL and Lao Telecom, with 5G where available.
Most devices from 2019 on support eSIM, as long as they aren’t carrier-locked. Our device check takes a minute.
Yes. Your main SIM stays on for calls and texts; this eSIM only handles data.
On some plans. It depends on the plan’s IP country, not on where you are.
Data only, directly on Unitel in Laos instead of roaming. It starts by itself when you arrive and can’t be refunded once issued.
It depends on the plan: Singapore, Poland, UK or Hong Kong. Apps and websites see you as connecting from there — that’s why ChatGPT or TikTok work on some plans and not others. Most eSIM stores don’t tell you this. Apps can still change their own rules, and local laws apply where you are.
When you first connect in a covered destination — not when you buy or install. Install it the day before you fly.
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Laos eSIM at a glance
Full specs for every plan — networks, IP location, hotspot, installs
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| Networks | ETL and Lao Telecom · 5G |
|---|---|
| IP address in | Singapore, Poland, UK or Hong Kong, depending on the plan — each plan shows its own. This decides which apps and sites work. |
| Plan types | Whole-trip, Per-day, Unlimited |
| Price | from $4.00 SGD · best rate $0.43 SGD/GB |
| When the data runs out | Slows to 128 kbps on some plans, stops on others. Unlimited plans never stop. |
| Daily allowance resets | Depends on the plan: every 24 hours from first connection; at midnight, Beijing / Singapore time (UTC+8) |
| Reinstalling | Travel eSIMs can be reinstalled on the same device only. Some local SIM lines install once only — marked on each plan. |
| Coverage options | Laos only · Asia & India · Asia-Pacific · Global Saver + 1 more |
| ChatGPT, Gemini & TikTok | ChatGPT and Gemini work on selected plans · TikTok works on some plans and on iPhone only (iOS 17.4+) on others. Based on each plan’s IP country — apps can change their own rules, and local laws apply where you are. |
| Hotspot | Supported on travel eSIMs. Local SIM lines vary — some cap it or need extra setup; each plan shows its own. |
| Phone number | None — data only. Your own SIM keeps your number for calls and texts. A local line is also available here. |
| Install window | 90 days from purchase |
| Refunds | Full refund within 30 days if unused · local SIM lines (like KDDI) can’t be refunded — each plan shows its own |
Pakyo Laos eSIMs run on ETL and Lao Telecom with 5G. Plans from $4.00 SGD (best rate $0.43 SGD per GB), delivered as a QR code by email in minutes. Data-only — your own number keeps working; ChatGPT and Gemini work on selected plans; TikTok works on some plans and on iPhone only (iOS 17.4+) on others. Your IP address will be in Singapore, Poland, UK or Hong Kong, depending on the plan. Days start at first connection, not at purchase.
Prices checked September 2026 · Sold by Pakyo