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Internet in Phonsavan: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
60 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Phonsavan?

Median fixed broadband in Laos is 60 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is fine for email and messaging; video calls can stutter. Unitel 4G is the safer backup.

Getting online in Phonsavan

Details
Home fibreFibre is limited; most guesthouses and cafés use shared broadband. Long-term rentals are rare.
Cafés and coworkingCafé wifi is fine for email and messaging; video calls can stutter. Unitel 4G is the safer backup.
OutagesOccasional power and signal cuts
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₭100,000–200,000 ($4.5–9.0)

Coworking in Phonsavan

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 Phonsavan?

Median fixed broadband in Laos is 60 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is fine for email and messaging; video calls can stutter. Unitel 4G is the safer backup.

Which SIM card should I get in Phonsavan?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.