City in Champasak, Laos
Internet in Pakse: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Pakse?
Median fixed broadband in Laos is 60 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is adequate for browsing and messaging; calls can stutter.
Getting online in Pakse
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is available in town; guesthouses and rentals usually have 30–100 Mbps wifi. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is adequate for browsing and messaging; calls can stutter. |
| Outages | Power and wifi cuts happen in storms |
| 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 Pakse
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 Pakse?
Median fixed broadband in Laos is 60 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is adequate for browsing and messaging; calls can stutter.
Which SIM card should I get in Pakse?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.