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Laos · Telecom, Internet & AppsETL
ETL (Enterprise of Telecommunications Lao) is a state mobile and internet operator selling prepaid SIMs, data packages and home internet.
What it helps with
- A local numberPrepaid SIM.
- Cheap dataPackages for travellers.
- Home internetFibre in towns.
About ETL:
ETL is one of the four mobile networks in Laos alongside Unitel, Lao Telecom and Best. It covers Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Pakse and provincial towns and often offers cheap data packages.
Key Features:
- Prepaid SIM: Calls and data without a contract.
- Data packages: Daily, weekly and monthly.
- Home internet: Fibre in major towns.
How to Get Started:
- Buy an ETL SIM at a shop with your passport.
- Register the SIM.
- Top up with a card or in the app.
- Activate a data package by code.
Before you use it
- Sign-up: Shops at Wattay airport and in town register SIMs on the spot with a passport.
- Good to know: Unitel usually has wider rural coverage; ETL is often cheaper in towns.
English available
Local number needed
Local ID needed
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does ETL work with a foreign bank card in Laos?
- Not reliably — a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is ETL available in English?
- Yes, ETL has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use ETL?
- Yes, ETL requires a local phone number to register.
- Do I need local ID or residency for ETL?
- Yes, ETL requires local ID or residency status.
- Where can I use ETL?
- Web · iOS · Android
- How much does ETL cost?
- Prepaid; packages in kip