Answered9 years ago
Will my True 3G SIM card work in Laos during my visa run?
I have true 3g sim card, anyone know if my sim card will work in Laos when I go for my visa run?
Answer summary
The True 3G SIM card can work in Laos, especially if you activate international roaming. Users mention that True's service is available near the Mekong River, particularly in areas close to the Thai border. However, it may be spotty, so some recommend purchasing a local Lao SIM card for better connectivity, which can be done easily without needing ID.
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Steve *******
Dtac works in savanakhet
Barry ******
AIS also works anywhere in the world (you have to enable it BEFORE you leave Thailand). My prepaid AIS sim has full signal right now in Europe ;)
Joe ***********
Go to a Lao phone shop that actually issues a Lao SIM (not to a shop that has to run down the street and get a SIM for you at double the price). An issuing shop will charge you the equivalent of 40 baht for a SIM with Internet access. However with heavy use it may only last 24 hours.
Barry ******
just get a lao sim... its cheap and you dont need any id
Delboy *********
The closer to the river you go the better your signal.dont go to close the crocodiles will get you.
Aaron ****************
If you are just over the other side of the river then yes. If no signal just head towards the river
John ********
No - but if your close to the Thai border (near the Mekong river in Vientiane) you will get Thai service 😉😎
Nèwēy *******
Yes, it will. Contact True to activate international roaming if it isn't activated. I think they do daily packages from ฿99. (Depending on country)
Phil *******
Concur... my AIS worked near the river, for a one night stay not worth getting a Lao card.
Sean ********
My AIS sim works when I'm near the river.
Duncan *******
Allegedly near the river.
Tod *********
It's spotty and sometimes you hafta make it look for the connection, but I got mine to work in Vientiane most of the time.
Richard *****
OPgoing to vientienne
Richard *****
OPbummer
Sam ******
No
Sam ******
You need lao sim
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