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SIM cards, eSIM and internet in Algeria
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Internet and SIM cards in Algeria
SIMs are sold at the airport and shops with passport registration; 4G is available but coverage in the Sahara is thin.
Mobile carriers
| Carrier |
|---|
| Djezzy |
| Mobilis |
| Ooredoo Algeria |
Key facts
- Tourist SIM: SIMs are sold at the airport and shops with passport registration; 4G is available but coverage in the Sahara is thin.
- eSIM: limited for visitors; travel eSIMs or physical SIMs work.
- Blocked services: Social media and messaging are throttled or cut during national exams in June; VPN use is common.
Internet & coworking by place
Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Algeria
- US State Department travel advisory
- Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- UK FCDO travel advice: Algeria
- World Bank open data
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