Free eSIM in Laos — free data for first-time users, claimed in the Wanderly app.
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Plan details · 10 GB, 7 days
- Coverage
- Single country
- Plan type
- Data only
- Network
- Not confirmed
- Activation
- On network connection
- Hotspot
- Supported
- Top-up
- Not available
Full plan terms, coverage & refunds
Data-only eSIM
Validity starts at the first network connection.
Top-ups unavailable. Usage tracking supported. Hotspot supported.
Calls and SMS are not included. Internet calling apps use your data.
Coverage (1 country)
Laos
Refund eligibility depends on the plan and its activation status. Contact Wanderly support before installing or using the eSIM.
Listed network types describe plan support; 4G/5G availability and speeds vary by location and device. Country coverage does not guarantee a signal throughout your route. If you need a specific network or location, confirm it with support before buying.
Total · 10 GB, 7 days
$12.99 USD
$1.30/GB
No account needed — eSIM delivered by email, usually within minutes
What's Included
Laos eSIM plans at a glance
Wanderly lists 36 fixed-data Laos plans, ranging from 1GB up to 50GB over 3 to 30 days. Prices start at $3.99, and the lowest cost per gigabyte is $0.66/GB on the 50GB 3-day plan.
Unlimited day-passes are also available from $3.99 per day, billed per day rather than per gigabyte. 8 of the 41 Laos data-only plans can be topped up without reinstalling the eSIM.
Calls and SMS depend on the selected plan. Install using the supplied QR code and keep your home number on its own line. Activation timing varies by plan; check your selected plan's terms before purchasing or installing.
How much does a Laos eSIM cost?
A Laos eSIM from Wanderly costs $3.99 for 1GB (7 days), $7.99 for 5GB (7 days) and $18.99 for 20GB (3 days), as a one-off price with no subscription. Larger plans cost less per gigabyte: $3.99/GB at 1GB against $0.95/GB at 20GB.
Across its data-only plans, Laos works out at a median of $1.62 per GB, above the $1.41 median across the 181 countries in the Wanderly eSIM Price Index. 101 of them have a lower median.
| Data | Validity | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 7 days | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| 3GB | 3 days | $5.99 | $2.00 |
| 5GB | 7 days | $7.99 | $1.60 |
| 10GB | 3 days | $11.99 | $1.20 |
| 20GB | 3 days | $18.99 | $0.95 |
Cheapest current data-only plan at each size, as charged at checkout. Prices follow the live catalogue. Compare Laos with every country in the eSIM Price Index.
Laos eSIM — frequently asked questions
Everything travelers ask before buying a Laos data plan.
How do I activate my Laos eSIM?
After purchase you'll receive a QR code by email. Scan it from your phone's cellular settings to install the eSIM. Install over a reliable internet connection, then follow the activation instructions supplied with your plan.
Does my phone support eSIM in Laos?
Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Support varies by exact model and the country where the phone was sold, so check your model and regional variant in our compatibility checker before buying.
Can I keep my regular phone number?
Yes. The eSIM runs as a second line alongside your physical SIM card, so your home number stays on the phone for calls and texts while mobile data comes from the eSIM. Your home carrier may still apply roaming charges to calls and texts; disable data roaming and automatic data switching on the home line.
Do plans for Laos include calls and texts?
Some do. The "Calls & texts" tab above lists plans that include a phone number, calling and usually SMS alongside the data; the rest of our plans are data-only. The number is assigned after purchase and may be issued in a different country than Laos, so we cannot promise a local number.
How much does an eSIM for Laos cost?
Plans start from $3.99 on Wanderly, depending on the selected data allowance and duration. Check the available plans above for the current total price and coverage.
When does my plan start?
Most plans begin when the eSIM first connects to a supported network in Laos or the covered region. Activation rules can vary, so check the instructions for your selected plan before installing or turning it on.
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