eSIM Laos

Most flagship smartphones released since 2018-2019 support eSIM, including iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and Samsung Galaxy S20 series and newer. Tablets, smartwatches and an increasing number of laptops also support eSIM. The fastest way to verify your specific device is to check Settings , if you see "Add eSIM" or "Add cellular plan" as an option, you're compatible.

eSIM compatibility is now standard across the high-end smartphone market and rapidly spreading into mid-range devices. Cellesim works with any unlocked, eSIM-capable device , no special configuration needed beyond scanning the QR code we send you.

iPhones with eSIM support

• iPhone XS, XS Max, XR (2018) , first iPhones with eSIM (one physical SIM + one eSIM).
• iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max (2019).
• iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max (2020).
• iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max (2021) , supports two active eSIMs simultaneously.
• iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max (2022) , US versions are eSIM-only (no physical SIM tray).
• iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, iPhone SE 3 and later , full eSIM support.

Google Pixel with eSIM support

• Pixel 3 / 3 XL and all later models (Pixel 4, 4a, 5, 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, 8, 8 Pro, Pixel Fold).

Samsung Galaxy with eSIM support

• Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S20 FE (2020) , first Galaxy with eSIM.
• Galaxy S21 / S22 / S23 / S24 series (all variants except some regional versions).
• Galaxy Z Fold 2, 3, 4, 5 and Z Flip 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
• Galaxy Note 20, 20 Ultra.
• Note: Some regional Samsung variants (e.g., specific Hong Kong dual-SIM physical models) may not support eSIM. Check Settings → Connections → SIM Card Manager.

Other Android devices with eSIM

• Huawei: P40, P40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro and newer flagships.
• Motorola: Razr (2019+), Edge 30 series, ThinkPhone.
• Xiaomi: Mi 11 series and newer (international versions).
• OnePlus: OnePlus 11, 12 (verify region).
• Sony: Xperia 1 IV, 5 IV, 10 IV and newer.
• Nokia / HMD: G60, X30 5G.

How to verify eSIM support on your device

1. iPhone: Settings → Cellular → look for "Add eSIM" or "Add Cellular Plan". You can also dial *#06# , if you see an "EID" (32-digit number), your phone has eSIM hardware.
2. Android: Settings → Connections (or Network & Internet) → SIM Cards → look for "Download a SIM instead" or "Add eSIM".
3. EID check: most eSIM-capable Android phones show EID in Settings → About Phone → Status.

Tip: Even if your phone supports eSIM hardware, it must be unlocked (not carrier-locked) to use third-party eSIMs like Cellesim. Most phones bought outright are unlocked; phones from carrier instalment plans may require unlocking after the contract is paid off.

Almost every flagship smartphone released since 2019 supports eSIM, making it ideal for international travel. Compatible models include iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, plus a growing list of mid-range devices. If your phone has Settings → Cellular → "Add eSIM", you're ready to use a Cellesim plan abroad.

Travellers benefit most from eSIM because it eliminates the airport SIM-card queue, removes the need to swap your home SIM out, and lets you keep your usual phone number active for SMS verification. A Cellesim travel eSIM activates the moment you land , no shop visit required.

Best eSIM-compatible travel phones

• iPhone (2018+): XS, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 series and SE 3rd gen , all support Dual SIM with one physical SIM + one eSIM. iPhone 14/15/16 in the US is eSIM-only.
• Google Pixel (2018+): Pixel 3 through Pixel 9 , all support eSIM. Pixel 7 Pro and newer support multiple active eSIMs.
• Samsung Galaxy (2020+): S20, S21, S22, S23, S24, S25, Note 20, Fold and Flip series.
• Motorola: Razr (2019+), Edge 30/40, ThinkPhone , most newer flagships.
• OnePlus: OnePlus 11, 12 , varies by region.
• Sony: Xperia 1 IV / V, Xperia 10 IV / V.
• Xiaomi: Mi 11 international and newer flagships.
• Nokia/HMD: G60 5G, X30 5G.

What to check before buying a travel eSIM

1. eSIM hardware: dial *#06# , if an EID number appears, you're compatible.
2. Carrier unlock status: phones bought on instalment plans may be locked to your home carrier. Most outright purchases are unlocked.
3. iOS version: iOS 12.1 or newer for full eSIM support.
4. Android version: Android 9 or newer typically supports eSIM, though it depends on the manufacturer.
5. Region-specific variants: some Samsung models sold in Hong Kong or China are dual physical SIM with no eSIM , verify your specific model number.

Travel-friendly phones that don't support eSIM

• iPhones older than XS (iPhone X, 8, 7, 6 series).
• Most budget Android phones (entry-level Samsung A series before A53, Xiaomi Redmi entry models).
• Older Huawei devices without Google Services.
• Region-specific dual physical SIM variants (verify model number).

Tip: if your current phone doesn't support eSIM but you travel often, an unlocked, mid-range eSIM-capable phone (e.g., Pixel 7a, iPhone SE 3, Samsung Galaxy A55) makes an excellent secondary travel device , pair it with a Cellesim plan and you have a full mobile internet kit for any destination.

Ya, tapi diperkirakan ada kesenjangan. Melakukan putaran sepeda motor adalah hal yang paling menonjol di Laos. eSIM kami biasanya terhubung ke Unitel, yang menawarkan jangkauan terluas di wilayah pedesaan. Anda akan mendapatkan sinyal 4G yang andal di desa-desa dan kota-kota di sepanjang Thakhek Loop dan Dataran Tinggi Bolaven. Namun, bersiaplah menghadapi "zona mati" saat berkendara melalui pegunungan karst kapur yang dalam atau bagian hutan lebat. Kami sangat menyarankan untuk mengunduh peta offline untuk navigasi sebelum Anda memulai perjalanan. 

 Cakupan adalah segalanya di negara pegunungan seperti Laos. eSIM kami terhubung ke penyedia paling andal di negara tersebut, biasanya Unitel atau Lao Telecom (LTC). Unitel dikenal luas karena memiliki jangkauan terbaik di provinsi-provinsi terpencil, memastikan Anda tetap terhubung baik saat Anda melakukan tubing di Vang Vieng atau menjelajahi kuil Luang Prabang. 

Sesekali. Perjalanan perahu lambat selama 2 hari dari Huay Xai ke Luang Prabang sungguh melegenda. Meskipun Anda memiliki jangkauan 4G/LTE saat melewati dekat desa dan saat berhenti semalam di Pakbeng, sinyal sering kali turun menjadi 3G atau terputus sama sekali di bagian sungai Mekong yang tidak berpenghuni. Ini sempurna untuk mendengarkan musik atau mengirim pesan, tetapi streaming film mungkin sulit selama pelayaran. 

 Paket khusus ini hanya berlaku di Laos. Sebagian besar wisatawan memasuki Laos melalui Jembatan Persahabatan (Vientiane) dari Thailand atau dengan bus dari Vietnam. Setelah Anda menyeberangi Sungai Mekong atau perbatasan darat, koneksi Anda sebelumnya akan berhenti. Jika Anda bepergian ke Asia Tenggara, kami sangat merekomendasikan eSIM Regional Asia kami agar data Anda tetap aktif di Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, dan Kamboja tanpa harus bertukar rencana. 

Ya. Laos menjadi surga bagi para digital nomad. Meskipun tidak secepat Bangkok, kecepatan 4G di Luang Prabang dan Vientiane cukup stabil untuk panggilan Zoom, email, dan pekerjaan jarak jauh. Menggunakan Cellesim eSIM sering kali lebih andal dan aman dibandingkan Wi-Fi bersama yang lambat dan banyak ditemukan di wisma dan kafe. 

 Sebagian besar ponsel modern memilikinya, namun Anda harus memeriksa daftar spesifik kami di sini: Perangkat yang Kompatibel dengan eSIM untuk memastikan 100% sebelum membeli. 

Ya. Karena Uber dan Grab tidak beroperasi di Laos, data yang andal sangat penting untuk menggunakan LOCA, aplikasi pemesanan kendaraan lokal, untuk berkeliling Vientiane dan Luang Prabang dengan aman. 

Biasanya Anda akan mendapatkan sinyal 4G di stasiun-stasiun seperti Vang Vieng dan Boten, tetapi koneksi diperkirakan akan sering terputus di dalam banyak terowongan antara Vientiane dan Luang Prabang. 

Ya. Cakupan umumnya dapat diandalkan di pulau-pulau wisata utama seperti Don Det dan Don Khon, sehingga Anda dapat berbagi foto Air Terjun Li Phi, meskipun sinyal di air lebih lemah. 

Ya. Biasanya Anda akan mendapatkan jangkauan yang kuat di Blue Lagoon 1 dan Nam Xay Viewpoint yang populer, sehingga Anda dapat mengunggah foto secara instan, meskipun sinyal mungkin turun di dekat Blue Lagoon 3 yang lebih terpencil.