A Pak Ou Mobile travel eSIM for Laos starts at $6.00 for 1 GB over 7 days. The product page lists the speed as LTE. Plans run from 7 to 30 days, and an unlimited option is sold separately. Coverage is Laos.
Key facts
| Country | Laos |
| Network | Pak Ou Mobile |
| Speed | LTE (published on the product page; subject to carrier Fair Usage Policy) |
| From | $6.00 for 1 GB / 7 days |
| Validity | 7, 15, or 30 days |
| Install | QR code, before you fly |
What a Pak Ou Mobile eSIM costs
The cheapest published plan on the Laos travel eSIM is $6.00 for 1 GB valid 7 days. A 2 GB / 15 day plan is $9.00, a 3 GB / 30 day plan is $11.70, and a 5 GB / 30 day plan is $18.50. Larger buckets go up to 20 GB for 30 days at $46.00. Unlimited data is listed separately on the same product, from $19.50 for 3 days, and it stops at 15 days.
Network
The plan is sold under the operator name Pak Ou Mobile and the supported country is Laos. The product page publishes the speed as LTE. That is the figure to plan around. It is not a 5G product, and speed on the ground still depends on the mast, the handset, and the carrier Fair Usage Policy. Laos is covered as one country on this plan, including Vientiane, Luang Prabang, and the road north to Luang Namtha. Signal thins out in the mountain passes and on the slow boat route down the Mekong, so download offline maps and your guesthouse details before the journey. It does not cover Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, or Myanmar. The Friendship Bridge crossing to Nong Khai needs a separate plan on the Thai side.
How much data you actually need
Maps, chat, and ferry or bus timetables sit inside 1 GB for a short stay. Photos and short video push a week toward 3 GB. Because long overland legs can be several hours without a mast, keep offline maps downloaded regardless of the plan size. A month of guesthouse Wi-Fi plus mobile backup is the 5 GB or 10 GB / 30 day plan. Hotspot use burns the allowance faster than the phone alone.
Unlimited data
Unlimited plans are listed on the same product page, from $19.50 for 3 days, $30.50 for 5 days, $39.50 for 7 days, $46.00 for 10 days and $62.00 for 15 days. It stops at 15 days: there is no 30 day unlimited plan here. Unlimited still sits under a Fair Usage Policy, so a hotspot left on all day can be slowed. Note that 10 days of unlimited at $46.00 costs exactly the same as 20 GB for 30 days, so the bigger data bucket is the better buy unless you will stream all day.
Dual SIM
Keep your home SIM for calls and bank texts. Turn on data roaming only for the Pak Ou Mobile line. iPhone: Settings, Mobile Data, pick the travel line. Android: Settings, Network, SIMs, set mobile data to the travel eSIM. Do this before you leave the airport Wi-Fi.
Arrival and transit
Most visitors land at Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, with a second gateway at Luang Prabang (LPQ). Install the eSIM on hotel or home Wi-Fi before the flight, then switch the data line on after you clear arrivals. You do not need a local shop or a passport photo for this plan.
Install
- Buy the plan and open the QR code in the order email while you still have Wi-Fi.
- On the phone, add an eSIM and scan that code. Label the line “Laos”.
- After landing, set mobile data to that line and leave your home number on for texts.
Phone compatibility
The phone must be carrier-unlocked and eSIM-capable. iPhone XS and later, and recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models, qualify. A locked handset will not take the QR code. Check the lock status with your home carrier before you pay.
FAQ
Q1: How much is the cheapest Laos eSIM?
$6.00 for 1 GB, valid 7 days, on the Pak Ou Mobile plan.
Q2: Which operator is on the plan?
Pak Ou Mobile. The supported country is Laos.
Q3: Does it include calls and SMS?
No. It is a data plan. Keep your home SIM for calls and one-time passwords.
Q4: Is it 5G?
No. The product page lists the speed as LTE, not 5G. Real speed still depends on coverage and the Fair Usage Policy.
Q5: Can I install it after I land?
Yes, if you can reach Wi-Fi. Installing before the flight is simpler, because the QR download needs a connection.
Q6: Will it work outside Laos?
No. This plan is for Laos. Buy a separate plan if the trip continues into Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, or Myanmar.
Q7: Is there an unlimited option?
Yes, but only up to 15 days. Unlimited starts at $19.50 for 3 days and ends at $62.00 for 15 days, with no 30 day step.
Q8: Can I share it as a hotspot?
Yes, within the data allowance. Hotspot traffic counts against the same gigabytes, and heavy sharing can hit the Fair Usage Policy.
Q9: What if the QR code fails?
Use the manual activation code in the same email. The phone still has to be unlocked.
Q10: When were these prices checked?
October 2026, against the published variation prices on travelydata.com.
Bottom line
For a week in Laos, the $6.00 / 1 GB Pak Ou Mobile plan is the one to start with. Step up to 3 GB or 5 GB if you will be on the road most of the day. The published speed is LTE, and unlimited runs from $19.50 for 3 days up to 15 days.
Prices and coverage verified on travelydata.com, October 2026.
