Capital city in Vientiane Prefecture, Laos
Internet in Vientiane: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Vientiane?
Median fixed broadband in Laos is 60 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is generally fine for calls and uploads; several cafés cater to remote workers.
Getting online in Vientiane
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Lao Telecom, Unitel and ETL in most urban buildings; typical plans 50–200 Mbps for about US$20–30 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is generally fine for calls and uploads; several cafés cater to remote workers. |
| 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) |
Internet speeds in Southeast Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Vientiane?
Median fixed broadband in Laos is 60 Mbps and mobile is 45 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is generally fine for calls and uploads; several cafés cater to remote workers.
Which SIM card should I get in Vientiane?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.