Compare the best eSIM plans for Algeria
Internet from the moment you land in Algiers
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- Instant activation
- iPhone and Android compatible
- From €0.71 for 1 GB or more
- 3,300+ plans compared
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€0.71
Cheapest plan, 1 GB or more
3,300+
Algeria plans
103+
Providers available
4G
Main network
Entry price measured on fixed-volume plans of 1 GB or more covering the country. Volumes below 1 GB and plans billed per day, whose price is not comparable, fall outside the calculation.
Best eSIM deals for Algeria
Stellar eSIM
1 GB
30 days
DZ
€0.71
eSIM.dog
1 GB
1 day
DZ
€0.77
Strongesim
1 GB
1 day
DZ
€0.85
EscapeSIM
1 GB
14 days
DZ
€1.41
Manet Travel
1 GB
7 days
DZ
€1.50
eSIM4Travel
1 GB
1 day
DZ
€1.50
eSIM for Algeria at a glance
From
€2.54
For 5 GB / 30 days
Plan duration
1 to 30+ days
Depending on the plan
Local networks
Mobilis, Djezzy, Ooredoo Algeria
The three national carriers
VPN needed?
No
Western services work fine
Hotspot sharing
Available
On most plans
Compatibility
iPhone XS+ / Android 8.0+
Check your device
Internet in Algeria: everything you need to know
Algeria relies on three carriers: Mobilis (state-owned), Djezzy and Ooredoo Algeria. 4G covers the north, where most of the population lives, and internet penetration exceeds 76% (source: ITU DataHub, 2024). 5G is only starting. EU roaming does not apply: without a travel eSIM, the bill climbs fast.
- ●Dense 4G coverage in Algiers, Oran, Constantine, Annaba, Tlemcen and along the coast. Decent across the High Plateaus (Sétif, Batna). In the Sahara, signal concentrates on towns and main roads: Ghardaïa, Ouargla, Tamanrasset and Djanet are covered, but plan offline GPS between stops.
- ●Average mobile speed around 25–45 Mbps download per Ookla (2025): enough for Maps, WhatsApp and standard-quality video.
- ●No permanent blocking of Western services: Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube all work. Note: temporary nationwide mobile-internet restrictions happen every year during the baccalaureate exams (mid-June).
- ●Great for Yassir (the essential local ride-hailing app), Google Maps, WhatsApp (widely used) and home-country banking apps.
Sources: Internet Society Pulse: Algeria, ITU DataHub: Algeria, Ookla Speedtest Global Index
Networks and connectivity on the ground
- Average speed
- 77.3 Mbps downloadmeasured 2026 · Internet Society Pulse
- 5G
- Rolling outmeasured 2025 · Internet Society Pulse
- Local operators
- Djezzy · Mobilis · Ooredoo Algeriemeasured 2026 · Datadopt research
- Public Wi-Fi
- Hotels and cafesmeasured 2026 · Datadopt research
Practical information
- Currency
- Algerian Dinar (DZD)
- Payments
- Cash preferredATMs in cities only
- Tipping
- Round up the bill
- Power socket
- Type C, Type F230 V, 50 Hz
- Official languages
- Arabic, berAlso spoken : FrenchLimited English
- Dialling code
- +213Time zone : Africa/Algiers
- Emergency numbers
- 112 · 17 · 14
When to go
- Best time to go
- March, April, October, November
- Shoulder season
- February, May, December
- When to avoid
- July, August
- Seasonal hazards
- Extreme heatJune, July, August, September
- SandstormsMarch, April, May
Algeria behaves like two countries with one calendar. The Mediterranean coast is forgiving almost year-round; the Saharan south closes as soon as the heat arrives and only reopens in autumn. Any trip that wants both has to be planned around the south.
March, April, October, November
The only window where the whole country is usable at once. The inland Roman cities can be walked without suffering and the deep south opens up. If the trip includes the Sahara, it belongs here.
February, May, December
Shoulder months that depend entirely on where you go. The coast and Kabylie stay pleasant, the interior starts to heat up in May, and December can be genuinely wet on both the coast and the high plateaus.
Spring sandstorms
Between March and May, sand episodes can cut visibility to almost nothing for a full day, disrupt domestic flights and temporarily close southern tracks. Leave slack in the schedule rather than a tight connection.
July and August
The Sahara is off the table and the interior turns oppressive. Only the eastern and western beaches still make sense, and that is precisely when Algerians fill them.
Iconic sites and coverage
Casbah of Algiers
An Ottoman maze terraced above the bay, full of palaces, dead ends and stairways that open onto the sea. Easy to get lost in on purpose, and well covered throughout.
Tassili n Ajjer
A sandstone plateau engraved and painted over thousands of years, reached from Djanet by several days of track and walking. There is no network at all: everything has to be arranged before you leave.
Timgad
A Roman city laid out on a perfect grid on the high plateaus, with its arch and theatre still standing. The site is large and exposed, and signal comes and goes.
Djemila
Arguably North Africa's finest ancient site, stepped into a bowl of mountains, with a forum and mosaics of unusual quality. Road access, variable signal.
Tipaza
Roman ruins that fall straight into the Mediterranean an hour from Algiers, with the royal mausoleum of Mauretania nearby. Inhabited seafront, so coverage is good.
Ghardaia
The main one of the five M'Zab valley towns, built in a spiral around its mosque to an urban order that has not changed. A working town, with signal that varies lane by lane.
Constantine
A city suspended above the Rhummel gorges and stitched to itself by a series of dramatic bridges. Large city, full coverage.
Assekrem
A pass in the Hoggar massif where travellers sleep in order to watch sunrise break over volcanic spires above Tamanrasset. No network, and the altitude makes the nights cold in any season.
Sources Internet Society Pulse, Datadopt research
Datadopt Observatory
Price per GB in Algeria: what our data shows
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in Algeria comes down to 0.16 €/GB, across a sample of 1,367 fixed-volume offers retained for the measurement. That floor is reached on large data bundles : a 5 GB plan over 30 days costs noticeably more per GB. The real differentiator is still the depth of the offer : the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip.
Lowest price per GB recorded
0.16 €/GB
Offers in the price sample
1,367
Africa average
0.75 €/GB
World ranking
79 / 215
Algeria is 79% cheaper than the Africa regional average (0.75 €/GB).
Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
See the eSIM price Observatory by country →Which eSIM providers for Algeria?
Here are the 6 best-placed eSIM providers for Algeria, ranked by best price per GB. Prices are expressed per GB so plans of different sizes can be compared on the same basis.
| Provider | Price per GB | From | Max duration | Hotspot | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eSIM.dog | 0.50 €/GB | 0.77 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
| Stellar eSIM | 0.51 €/GB | 0.71 € | 30 d | Yes | Yes |
| 0.52 €/GB | 1.77 € | 30 d | Yes | No | |
| Strongesim | 0.75 €/GB | 0.85 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
 4s | 0.92 €/GB | 1.54 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
 eSIMplus | 0.97 €/GB | 1.55 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
Providers ranked by best price per GB, across plans of at least 1 GB. Source: Datadopt catalogue.
Compare all plans →Device compatibility
eSIM is built into every iPhone XS and later, as well as Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3a+ and most high-end Motorola, Oppo, Sony and Xiaomi models.
Not sure about your device? Check compatibility here.
How to install your eSIM for Algeria
- 1. Compare offers on https://www.datadopt.com/en/compare/dz
- 2. Browse our partners' eSIM offers and choose the data volume and duration that fit your trip.
- 3. Purchase the eSIM plan that best fits your needs on our partner's site.
- 4. Receive a QR code by email after purchase.
- 5. Before you leave or during your stay, add the eSIM to your smartphone (Note: a stable Wi-Fi connection may be required during this step.)
- 5.1. On iPhone: Settings > Mobile Data > Add Plan > Scan the QR code
- 5.2. On Android: Settings > Connections > SIM card manager > Add a mobile plan
- 6. Once you arrive, turn on the data of your eSIM and enjoy reliable internet in Algeria.
First eSIM? The full walkthrough, with iOS and Android screenshots, lives in our guide how to install an eSIM on your smartphone.
Frequently asked questions
Does the eSIM really work in Algeria?
Yes. Algeria travel eSIMs ride on Mobilis, Djezzy or Ooredoo Algeria. Check the partner-network list in each offer's detail on Datadopt.
Does my European plan work in Algeria?
Algeria is outside the EU roaming zone: data is billed at international rates, often several euros per MB. A prepaid travel eSIM is almost always cheaper from the first days.
How much data for 2 weeks in Algeria?
Plan 5–10 GB: Maps, WhatsApp (calls included), photos, Yassir and some streaming. Double it if you share the connection.
Is there signal in the Sahara?
In southern towns (Ghardaïa, Ouargla, Tamanrasset, Djanet), yes. Between stops, no: the desert is out of coverage. Download offline maps and playlists before hitting the road.
Why does the internet cut out in June?
Authorities restrict mobile internet nationwide during the baccalaureate exams (mid-June), a few hours a day. It is temporary and affects all carriers, eSIMs included.
How much does an eSIM cost in Algeria, and is it cheap?
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in Algeria comes down to 0.16 €/GB, across a sample of 1,367 fixed-volume offers retained for the measurement. That floor is reached on large data bundles : a 5 GB plan over 30 days costs noticeably more per GB. The real differentiator is still the depth of the offer : the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip. Algeria is 79% cheaper than the Africa regional average (0.75 €/GB). In our global ranking of well-covered eSIM markets, Algeria sits at position 79 of 215 by price per GB (1 = cheapest). Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
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