Town in Luang Prabang, Laos
Internet in Nong Khiaw: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Nong Khiaw?
Median fixed broadband in Laos is 60 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is slow and unreliable, fine for messages. Mobile signal is weak in the surrounding valleys.
Getting online in Nong Khiaw
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | No long-term rental market; guesthouses offer slow shared wifi. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi is slow and unreliable, fine for messages. Mobile signal is weak in the surrounding valleys. |
| 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 Nong Khiaw
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 Nong Khiaw?
Median fixed broadband in Laos is 60 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is slow and unreliable, fine for messages. Mobile signal is weak in the surrounding valleys.
Which SIM card should I get in Nong Khiaw?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.