Laos virtual phone numbers — buy a Vientiane (nationwide) DID
Get a real Lao virtual phone number — Vientiane 21, plus toll-free. KYC required. From $5.00/month.
What is a Laos virtual phone number?
A Lao virtual phone number is a real Laos DID delivered over SIP. Vientiane uses 21; Luang Prabang 71; Pakse 31. Mobile numbers begin with 2. Laos is regulated by MPT (Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications).
MPT requires KYC for foreign customers. Activation is 10-15 business days. Laos is a small Mekong-region market with limited operator competition.
Common reasons businesses get a Laos virtual phone number:
- Mekong-region presence — Vientiane for cross-border SE Asia operations.
- Tourism inbound — Luang Prabang UNESCO heritage, eco-tourism.
- Resource sector — hydropower exports to Thailand and Vietnam.
- Toll-free — free for Lao callers.
Laos number types
Laos uses a 0-trunk-prefix domestically, dropped when dialed internationally after +856.
| Prefix | Type | What it means | Caller cost | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
21, 71, 31 | Geographic | Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Pakse. | Standard local rate | $5.00/mo |
Toll-free | Toll-free | Free for Lao callers; you pay per minute. | Free | $15.00/mo + usage |
Laos cities and area codes
DIDHub stocks Lao numbers in major cities:
Laos virtual phone number pricing
Flat monthly per-number, no contracts.
| Number type | Example | Monthly | Setup | Per-min (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geographic | +856 21 XXX XXX (Vientiane) | from $5.00/mo | $30 | $0.045 |
| Toll-free | +856 1800 XXXXX | from $15.00/mo | $60 | $0.12 |
Outbound (2-way voice) — Pair any Lao number with outbound termination — calls show your Lao Caller ID. Outbound from $0.045/min to landline, $0.12/min to mobile.
Compatible with any VoIP system, AI voice platform, or browser
Numbers from DIDHub are delivered over standard SIP and work with every major business phone system, AI voice platform, and softphone — no proprietary gateway, no special hardware, no licensing.
Laos number activation and regulation
Laos' regulator MPT requires KYC for foreign customers. Activation 10-15 business days.
Port your existing Laos number to DIDHub
Number portability is currently limited in Laos.
- Status: portability is currently limited
- Recommended path: allocate a fresh Lao DID
Laos virtual phone number FAQ
Do I need to be in Laos to buy a Lao virtual phone number?
Not in person, but KYC is required. MPT needs incorporation documents. DIDHub coordinates the paperwork. Activation 10-15 business days.
How much does a Lao virtual phone number cost?
Geographic from $5.00/month. Toll-free from $15.00/month plus per-minute.
Can I use it with Microsoft Teams?
Yes. Lao numbers work with Teams Direct Routing via DIDHub.
Does SMS work?
SMS support is limited. Inbound voice works reliably.
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Live Laos inventory. From $5.00/month. Activation in 10-15 business days after KYC.