eSIM Laos
Laos is among Southeast Asia's least-visited and most tranquil countries. With Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, Thailand to the west, and Myanmar and China to the north. The ability to witness sunsets on the Mekong, as well as the relaxed lifestyle, entice visitors globally.
If you’re planning to travel to Laos, it is essential to have a constant Internet connection. You need it not only for navigating public transportation on Google or Apple Maps, but also for researching restaurant reviews, making reservations, and researching places of interest to visit. With a Laos eSIM plan from KnowRoaming, you can now maintain connectivity during your visit to Laos.
The never-ending quest for stable WiFi or the perplexing process of purchasing a local SIM card to establish a connection is one of the most frustrating aspects of visiting other countries. Even worse, you can incur astronomical costs for international roaming.
With an eSIM, you won’t need to insert a physical card into your phone, and you can use your eSIM plan immediately after you have purchased it. It also allows you to buy a data plan for another country to avoid paying high roaming prices.
How does a Laos eSIM data plan work?
Make sure your phone is eSIM-compatible before proceeding to purchase a data package. You can select an eSIM provider associated with Laos after you've verified that your phone is suitable.
Before you leave for your destination country, purchasing a data plan is all that's required. You could purchase it when you arrive as well, but then you’ll need a stable Internet connection to install it. When connecting in Laos, you simply activate the eSIM plan that you purchased from KnowRoaming.
Pay for your plan, scan the QR code to install it, and activate it when you land. And that's all; you can go ahead and begin surfing the web right away.
Further reading: What is an eSIM?
How to activate your Laos eSIM package?
The convenience of eSIM technology has revolutionized the way we connect to mobile networks. An eSIM is really easy to activate and install. KnowRoaming will promptly send you the detailed activation and installation instructions for an eSIM via email. Anyone can activate it.
One aspect you need to know is that you can't use an eSIM if your phone is network locked, so make sure yours is unlocked. Before your trip to Laos, reach out to your home mobile internet provider and request them to unlock your locked network.
Once you have installed your eSIM in your home country, you can turn it off until you reach Laos. The activation of the package only occurs when you use your eSIM in Laos.
Scan the QR code on the checkout page or the confirmation email you received from KnowRoaming, then accept and continue all prompts.
Let’s take a look at a step-by-step guide to installing and activating your eSIM. When you arrive in Laos, follow these steps to activate your eSIM on your iOS or Android device:
On iOS devices
- You need to first switch mobile data to your eSIM.
- Go to Settings and tap on Mobile Data or Cellular Data.
- On the Mobile Data page, tap on the Mobile Data option at the top.
- Select your eSIM.
- Turn on roaming for your eSIM
On Android devices
- Go to Settings on your phone.
- Tap on Connections.
- Tap on Sim Manager.
- Tap on Mobile Data and set it to your eSIM.
- When you arrive, go to Settings.
- Tap on Connections.
- Tap on Mobile Networks.
- Turn on data roaming.
You are now ready to use the Laos eSIM to connect with family and friends and surf the internet.
Why Choose KnowRoaming?
KnowRoaming’s eSIM plans keep you and your devices seamlessly connected to more than 200 international destinations. If you are traveling through multiple countries or regions, you will only need one global eSIM. The biggest benefit of an eSIM is that you won't have to pay any more expensive roaming fees.
Upon landing at your destination, your eSIM will connect you to the local network, allowing you to enjoy the reliability and ease of fixed-rate data throughout your journey.
Purchasing an eSIM with KnowRoaming is simple and only requires four steps:
- Step 1: Select your bundle and obtain the best plan at clear prices according to your destination and individual requirements.
- Step 2: After payment, you will receive a QR code; simply scan it. Installing your eSIM is as easy as scanning it with your mobile device.
- Step 3: As soon as you touch down at your destination, set your eSIM as your main data connection on your mobile device.
- Step 4: Enable roaming and enjoy connected travel with ready assistance 24/7/365. Join the local network.
KnowRoaming also offers excellent support. If you navigate to the KnowRoaming website, you will be able to get answers to all of your questions about eSIM plans and functionality.
It is easy to navigate on the website, and the ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ cover most of the questions you might have about installation, troubleshooting, and some general questions and answers.
Additional support is offered through WhatsApp, live chat, or you could complete an online form on the website, and somebody from KnowRoaming will get back to you as soon as possible.
