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Internet in Luang Prabang: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
60 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Luang Prabang?

Median fixed broadband in Laos is 60 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Most cafés offer usable wifi for email and calls; heavy uploads can be slow. Power cuts are occasional.

Getting online in Luang Prabang

Details
Home fibreFibre exists in the center but is patchy; guesthouses and rentals usually offer 50–200 Mbps wifi.
Cafés and coworkingMost cafés offer usable wifi for email and calls; heavy uploads can be slow. Power cuts are occasional.
OutagesBrief power and wifi cuts happen, more in the rainy season
Tourist SIMBuy at airports or carrier shops with your passport; data packs cost a few dollars. Unitel has the widest coverage.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
CarriersUnitel, Lao Telecom, ETL
Monthly data plan₭60,000–150,000 ($2.7–6.7)

Coworking in Luang Prabang

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in Southeast Asia

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
Singapore463 Mbps164 Mbps
Vietnam301 Mbps220 Mbps
Thailand299 Mbps134 Mbps
Malaysia179 Mbps165 Mbps
Philippines114 Mbps66 Mbps
Brunei86 Mbps254 Mbps
Laos60 Mbps45 Mbps
Cambodia55 Mbps112 Mbps
Indonesia51 Mbps66 Mbps
Myanmar25 Mbps—

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Luang Prabang?

Median fixed broadband in Laos is 60 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Most cafés offer usable wifi for email and calls; heavy uploads can be slow. Power cuts are occasional.

Which SIM card should I get in Luang Prabang?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.