Islands in Champasak, Laos
Internet in 4000 Islands: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in 4000 Islands?
Median fixed broadband in Laos is 60 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is slow and unreliable, fine for messages but not for calls or uploads.
Getting online in 4000 Islands
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is limited; most bungalows share slow wifi. Mobile data is the usual backup. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is slow and unreliable, fine for messages but not for calls or uploads. |
| Outages | Frequent power and wifi cuts |
| Tourist SIM | Buy at airports or carrier shops with your passport; data packs cost a few dollars. Unitel has the widest coverage. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Unitel, Lao Telecom, ETL |
| Monthly data plan | ₭60,000–150,000 ($2.7–6.7) |
Coworking in 4000 Islands
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Southeast Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in 4000 Islands?
Median fixed broadband in Laos is 60 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is slow and unreliable, fine for messages but not for calls or uploads.
Which SIM card should I get in 4000 Islands?
Buy at airports or carrier shops with your passport; data packs cost a few dollars. Unitel has the widest coverage.
Can I use an eSIM in Laos?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.