Internet in Laos

Internet in Laos was first introduced in 1997. The introduction of mobile broadband has significantly increased the use of internet in Laos since 2008.

Local Operators

In 2008 two operators, Lao Telecom and Unitel, were granted 3G licenses. Another two licenses were issued to ETL and Beeline in 2011. In 2012, the main ways to access Internet in Laos are:

• 3G (up to 21 Mbps HSPA+)
• ADSL (up to 2 Mbps)
• WiMAX (up to 10 Mbps)

Users

As of January 2012, the total number of internet subscribers in Laos is estimated to be around 600,000 with a penetration of 10% of the total population. The Facebook user base grew to above 150,000 subscribers according to SocialBakers.com.