Best Tourist SIM in Laos?

[Fredrik45]

Hello there,

 

I am planning to visit Laos in September-October this year. I was wondering if it is easy for a traveller to buy a local SIM? What is the best mobile network in Laos? Are data packages expensive? I am hesitating to activate my roaming service from Oz or use the local network.

 

Thanks,

[Thunglom]

I had no problem getting SIMs in Laos - I've used , Lao Telecom and I think the other was Unitel. I also used a mobile phone shop.

coverage with Lao telecom was pretty good and there rates were similar to Thailand

 

I got my SIM fitted and sorted at there headquarters in Vientiane - they were very helpful.

I also used there office in Savannakhet.

[John28]

You can book a sim card before your departure and have it delivered to your hotel or airbnb in Vientiane and Luang Prabang. There is an online service for this.