Google Maps in Laos

[suzannegoh]

Is Google Maps reliable enough and 4G widespread enough in Laos that it can reliably be used for navigation during a car trip around the country?

[HungDonger]

Generally pretty good however the bigger issue is the poor state of the roads. Worse during rainy season. 

[kwilco]

OK - precovid, I travelled extensively and frequently around Laos.

Whereas I found Google was fine in Thailand, on entering Laos I would switch to OSM - the reason was that Google didn't have voice over in Laos...furthermore they hadn't mapped out street view.

 

OSM had voice over and a lot more detail.

 

Sadly I've lost all the dat I had on OSM as I lost whatever it was stored on.