- Inbox eSIMLowest
- $9.5930 days
- ESIM0
- $12.9930 days
- Airalo
- $18.5030 days
- nadanada
- $80.9930 days
- AloOui
- $154.6030 days
Rival prices read 1 Nov to 2 Nov 2026. Ours live.
2 Nov 2026: 5 GB lasting 30 days in Laos costs from $9.59 (Inbox eSIM, live) among the 5 of 5 brands that sell it; the middle price is $18.50. Ours: $9.59.
Cheapest Laos eSIM by size
| Data and days | Cheapest | Next | Inbox eSIM | Middle price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GBat least 7 days | $3.19lowest of 4 | $10.994 brands | ||
| 3 GBat least 30 days | $6.39lowest of 4 | $28.994 brands | ||
| 5 GBat least 30 days | $9.59lowest of 5 | $18.505 brands | ||
| 10 GBat least 30 days | $17.09lowest of 5 | $29.005 brands | ||
| 20 GBat least 30 days | $30.89lowest of 3 | $43.993 brands | ||
| Unlimited or daily7 days | $34.90#2 of 4 | $37.204 brands |
Written by Inbox eSIM, which sells eSIMs: every rival price links to where we read it, with the date, and we say where a rival is cheaper (how we compare). Inbox eSIM is reviewed by MyBestSim; a person answers support in minutes, 24/7. Brand names and icons belong to their owners.
Laos eSIM prices
Picks for 10 days · normal use
20 plans cover 10 days of normal use (about 10 GB)
Inbox eSIMOurs10 GB30 daysExit SG5GNo appTop-ups$1.71/GB$17.09$16.91 with FIRSTTRIP15Buy →
ESIM010 GB30 days$2.40/GB$23.99read 2 Nov
Airalo10 GB30 daysTop-upsAccount needed$2.90/GB$29.00read 1 Nov
50 more plans do not cover this trip (too short or too little data)
Tap a plan for its details, or tick two or three to compare. Inbox eSIM prices are live; the other 4 brands’ were read on their own sites (1 Nov to 2 Nov 2026) and may have changed: each plan links to its page and date, and every brand’s read date is under How we compare.
How each one works
The price is half of it. Here is what you install, what you can share and what happens if plans change. Every feature, brand by brand, is on the one-brand pages.
App, delivery, hotspot, top-ups and refunds for 2 brands
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| App or account | None: no app and no account | Account required: you sign up or log in before buying, on airalo.com or in the Airalo app.source |
| How you get it | QR code and a one-tap Add eSIM link by email, about a minute after paying | Install in the app, or use the QR code or manual details shown under My eSIMs in your account.source |
| Hotspot | Allowed, from the plan's GB; we never block it (a local network rarely limits it) | Allowed when the device and network support it; on unlimited packs it counts toward the daily allowance.source |
| Top-ups | Yes, on the same eSIM, from the order page | Only on eSIMs marked rechargeable; optional Renewals buy the same pack again when 10% data is left.source |
| Refunds | Unused and never installed: refund to the card within 30 days, less the card fee (no card fee within 14 days in the EU and UK) | "Wrong purchase" or "plans changed": Airmoney credit only. Install or not-working issues: Airmoney or card.source |
App or account
- Inbox eSIM
- None: no app and no account
- Airalo
- Account required: you sign up or log in before buying, on airalo.com or in the Airalo app.
How you get it
- Inbox eSIM
- QR code and a one-tap Add eSIM link by email, about a minute after paying
- Airalo
- Install in the app, or use the QR code or manual details shown under My eSIMs in your account.
Hotspot
- Inbox eSIM
- Allowed, from the plan's GB; we never block it (a local network rarely limits it)
- Airalo
- Allowed when the device and network support it; on unlimited packs it counts toward the daily allowance.
Top-ups
- Inbox eSIM
- Yes, on the same eSIM, from the order page
- Airalo
- Only on eSIMs marked rechargeable; optional Renewals buy the same pack again when 10% data is left.
Refunds
- Inbox eSIM
- Unused and never installed: refund to the card within 30 days, less the card fee (no card fee within 14 days in the EU and UK)
- Airalo
- "Wrong purchase" or "plans changed": Airmoney credit only. Install or not-working issues: Airmoney or card.
Which network each one uses
As each brand names them on its own Laos page. Your phone joins the strongest of its brand’s networks by itself; a brand with two networks has a fallback where one is weak.
| Brand | Networks in Laos | 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Lao Telecom | Yes | |
| ETL | 4G |
Which one to pick
Each of these is the better buy for someone. Ours included, honestly.
Who each of the 2 is best for
Pick Inbox eSIM if
- You want no app and no account: the QR and a one-tap install link come by email.
- You want the lowest 5 GB price for a month here ($9.59 today).
- You may cancel: unused and never installed, the money goes back to your card.
Pick Airalo if
- You want one app to buy, install, track and top up several eSIMs, with optional automatic renewals.
- You need calls and texts: some Airalo packs (such as Discover+) include them; ours are data only.
- You want to pay with PayPal or Alipay, or spend Airalo's Airmoney credit.
Other ways online in Laos
A week on home roaming
- $9.59
AT&T International Day Pass
- $84.00
Verizon TravelPass
- $84.00
T-Mobile International Pass, 1 day
- $70.00
US carriers’ day passes × 7. Verizon · AT&T · T-Mobile · UK · Canada · Australia
Local SIM or pocket Wi-Fi
Lao Telecom tourist SIM, 10 GB
10 GB for 7 days · Lao Telecom at Vientiane Wattay airport, the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge and border service centres- 85,000 kip (about $3.80)
Lao Telecom tourist SIM, 15 GB
15 GB for 10 days · Lao Telecom at Vientiane Wattay airport, the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge and border service centres- 100,000 kip (about $4.47)
Lao Telecom tourist SIM, 35 GB
35 GB for 15 days · Lao Telecom at Vientiane Wattay airport, the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge and border service centres- 200,000 kip (about $8.95)
From each operator’s own page. A local SIM is often cheaper per GB; it means a counter, a passport check and a SIM swap.
Questions
What is the cheapest eSIM for Laos?
For 5 GB lasting at least 30 days, Inbox eSIM $9.59, ESIM0 $12.99, Airalo $18.50, nadanada $80.99 (prices read 1 Nov to 2 Nov 2026; ours are live). For a light week, 1 GB starts at $3.19 with Inbox eSIM.
How much is an eSIM for Laos?
For 5 GB lasting 30 days, 5 brands charge $9.59 to $154.60; the middle price is $18.50 (read 1 Nov to 2 Nov 2026). A light week (1 GB) starts at $3.19. Ours: $9.59 for 5 GB.
Can I use an eSIM in Laos?
Yes, with an unlocked phone that supports eSIM. A travel eSIM connects to local networks (ours: Lao Telecom). Install it at home before you fly, over Wi-Fi.
Does a Laos eSIM come with a phone number?
Ours does not: it is data only, with no local number, calls or SMS. Your home SIM stays in the phone for calls and texts, and WhatsApp or FaceTime calls run over the eSIM's data. If you need a local number, for example for a code by SMS, buy a local SIM there or a brand's plan that includes a number.
What is the cheapest 1 GB eSIM for Laos?
For 1 GB lasting at least 7 days: Inbox eSIM $3.19, ESIM0 $3.99, nadanada $17.99 (prices read 1 Nov to 2 Nov 2026). Ours: $3.19, number 1 of 4.
What is the cheapest 3 GB eSIM for Laos?
For 3 GB lasting at least 30 days: Inbox eSIM $6.39, ESIM0 $8.99, nadanada $48.99 (prices read 1 Nov to 2 Nov 2026). Ours: $6.39, number 1 of 4.
What is the cheapest 10 GB eSIM for Laos?
For 10 GB lasting at least 30 days: Inbox eSIM $17.09, ESIM0 $23.99, Airalo $29.00 (prices read 1 Nov to 2 Nov 2026). Ours: $17.09, number 1 of 5.
What is the cheapest 20 GB eSIM for Laos?
For 20 GB lasting at least 30 days: Inbox eSIM $30.89, ESIM0 $43.99, Airalo $46.00 (prices read 1 Nov to 2 Nov 2026). Ours: $30.89, number 1 of 3.
Is there an unlimited eSIM for Laos?
Yes. For 7 days: ESIM0 $27.99 (1 gb a day, then 1 mbps); Inbox eSIM $34.90 (3 gb a day at full speed, then 1 mbps); Airalo $39.50 (unlimited with a daily high-speed allowance); AloOui $326.56 (1 gb a day, then 512 kbps). Most cut the speed after a daily allowance, so read each one's cap.
Do I need an app for a Laos eSIM?
Inbox eSIM: none: no app and no account. Airalo: Account required: you sign up or log in before buying, on airalo.com or in the Airalo app..
Which network does a travel eSIM use in Laos?
Inbox eSIM: Lao Telecom. Airalo: ETL. Your phone picks the strongest of its brand's networks by itself.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Laos?
Usually, for anything longer than a day or two. A week on AT&T ($12.00 a day) or Verizon ($12.00 a day) or T-Mobile ($10.00 a day) costs $84.00; 5 GB with Inbox eSIM costs $9.59 and your number stays on your main SIM.
Laos · 5 GB for 30 days · $9.59No app, no account. QR by email; unused and not installed, refund to the card.
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