Saily
Saily is an eSIM app from the team behind NordVPN with prepaid data plans for Laos from 1 GB to 20 GB, letting visitors get online by phone without buying a SIM card from a Lao operator.
What it helps with
- Cheap data for a short trip to LaosA 1 GB plan for 7 days costs US$4.99, and 10 GB for 30 days costs US$27.99.
- Buying the eSIM well before the tripPlans can be activated up to 180 days after purchase and start automatically when the phone connects in Laos.
- Sharing internet with a laptopThere are no hotspot restrictions, so the connection can be shared with other devices.
About Saily
Saily is an eSIM service created by Nord Security, the company behind NordVPN. For Laos it sells data plans of 1 GB for 7 days at US$4.99 and 3, 5, 10 and 20 GB for 30 days, up to US$45.99. A purchased plan can be activated within 180 days and switches on automatically when the phone connects in Laos with data roaming enabled. Each purchase returns 3% in Saily credits.
Key Features
- Fixed plans: Plans range from 1 GB to 20 GB for 7 or 30 days.
- Automatic start: The plan activates on arrival when the eSIM and roaming are on.
- Hotspot allowed: The connection can be shared without restrictions.
- Credits back: 3% of each purchase is returned as Saily credits.
How to Get Started
- Install the Saily app on an eSIM-compatible phone and create an account.
- Select Laos and choose a plan size.
- Pay in the app and install the eSIM while on Wi-Fi.
- On arrival, turn on the Saily eSIM and data roaming so the plan activates.
Before you use it
- Limits: Laos plans are data-only: SMS is not available and calls work only through internet apps.
- Good to know: Plans are 7 or 30 days long, from 1 GB to 20 GB; there is no unlimited Laos plan.
- Sign-up: Purchase and installation happen in the Saily app, which requires an account.
Foreign card OK
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Saily work with a foreign bank card in Laos?
- Yes - Saily accepts foreign-issued cards in Laos.
- Is Saily available in English?
- Yes, Saily has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Saily?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Saily.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Saily?
- No, Saily doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Saily?
- iOS · Android
- How much does Saily cost?
- From US$4.99 for 1 GB/7 days to US$45.99 for 20 GB/30 days