Island in Medenine, Tunisia
Internet in Djerba: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Djerba?
Hotel and café wifi is adequate for email; use a Tunisian SIM for backup calls and maps.
Getting online in Djerba
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | ADSL and fibre in some apartments and houses; speeds vary, about 40–80 TND a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hotel and café wifi is adequate for email; use a Tunisian SIM for backup calls and maps. |
| Outages | Occasional power and wifi cuts in villages. |
| Tourist SIM | SIMs are sold at the airport and shops; passport needed; 20-50 GB tourist bundles cost roughly 20-40 TND. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Ooredoo Tunisia, Tunisie Telecom, Orange Tunisie |
| Monthly data plan | DT20–40 ($6.7–13.5) |
Coworking in Djerba
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Africa
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Djerba?
Hotel and café wifi is adequate for email; use a Tunisian SIM for backup calls and maps.
Which SIM card should I get in Djerba?
SIMs are sold at the airport and shops; passport needed; 20-50 GB tourist bundles cost roughly 20-40 TND.
Can I use an eSIM in Tunisia?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Tunisia
- Ooredoo Tunisia
- Tunisie Telecom
- Orange Tunisie
- Djerba–Zarzis Airport (OACA)
- Tunisian National Tourist Office
- UK FCDO travel advice: Tunisia
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.