Town in Khammouane, Laos
Internet in Thakhek: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Thakhek?
Median fixed broadband in Laos is 60 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and guesthouse wifi is usable for messaging and email; large uploads and calls can be patchy.
Getting online in Thakhek
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is available in central Thakhek; nobody offers typical monthly rentals, so most visitors rely on guesthouse wifi. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café and guesthouse wifi is usable for messaging and email; large uploads and calls can be patchy. |
| Outages | Power and signal drop along the loop |
| 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 | ₭100,000–200,000 ($4.5–9.0) |
Coworking in Thakhek
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 Thakhek?
Median fixed broadband in Laos is 60 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and guesthouse wifi is usable for messaging and email; large uploads and calls can be patchy.
Which SIM card should I get in Thakhek?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.