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Algiers eSIM

21 Algeria plans · from $14.78

Algiers is a white city stacked up a hillside above the Mediterranean, with an Ottoman casbah at its heart and Roman ruins along the coast either side. A travel eSIM covers Algeria — with one quirk worth knowing, because the country has a history of switching the mobile internet off entirely for a few days each June.

Landing at Houari Boumediene (ALG)

The airport is 20km east of the centre. Most nationalities need a visa arranged in advance — Algeria is not a visa-on-arrival destination for most travellers, and tourist visas often require a hotel booking or invitation.

eSIM plans that cover Algiers

Algiers is covered by every Algeria plan below — there is no separate city-only eSIM to buy.

Choose a data plan

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Unlimited

1 days· ∞ GB per $1

$14.78

1 GB

7 days· 0.1 GB per $1

$16.39

2 GB

15 days· 0.1 GB per $1

$31.10

Unlimited

3 days· ∞ GB per $1

$41.90

3 GB

30 days· 0.1 GB per $1

$43.30

Unlimited

5 days· ∞ GB per $1

$69.02

5 GB

30 days· 0.1 GB per $1

$71.04

Unlimited

7 days· ∞ GB per $1

$96.14

10 GB

30 days· 0.1 GB per $1

$129.91

Unlimited

10 days· ∞ GB per $1

$136.82

20 GB

30 days· 0.1 GB per $1

$232.90

Which networks you'll be on in Algiers

Siima eSIMs for Algeria ride Djezzy, Mobilis and Ooredoo Algeria. Coverage is strong along the northern coastal belt where most of the population lives, and sparse across the Sahara.

Coverage around Algiers

The Casbah and central Algiers

Good coverage across the colonial boulevards, the port and the lower Casbah. The steep covered alleys of the upper Casbah weaken it, and a guide is advisable there for navigation regardless.

Exam-period shutdowns

Algeria has repeatedly restricted or cut mobile internet nationally during the June baccalaureate exams to prevent cheating. It is temporary and country-wide, affects every network and every SIM, and is worth checking before booking travel that month.

Tipaza, Djemila and Timgad

The Roman sites along the coast and inland are covered at the sites and on the approach roads.

The Sahara

Coverage stops not far past the Atlas. Tamanrasset and Djanet have service; the desert between them has none, and travel in the far south generally requires an authorised guide.

How much data you need

A week in Algeria is 2–4 GB. French and Arabic are the working languages, so translation apps carry a fair share of it.

Work it out with our data usage calculator →

Frequently asked questions

Does Algeria really shut off the internet during exams?
It has done so repeatedly during the June baccalaureate period, restricting or cutting mobile internet nationally for several hours at a time across multiple days. It applies to all networks — no SIM or eSIM works around it. Check the current position if you are travelling in June.
Will my eSIM work in the Algerian Sahara?
In the oasis towns, yes. Across the desert itself, no — and travel in the far south typically requires an authorised guide who will carry satellite communications.
How do I set up an eSIM before arriving in Algiers?
Install it at home while you still have Wi-Fi: open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM and scan the QR code from your Siima confirmation email. Leave the line switched off until you land — the plan starts counting from first use in Algeria, not from purchase.
How much data do I need for a trip to Algiers?
A week in Algeria is 2–4 GB. French and Arabic are the working languages, so translation apps carry a fair share of it.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Algiers?
Almost always. Daily roaming passes from most home carriers run $10–15 per day, while Siima plans covering Algiers start from $14.78 for the whole trip. You also avoid per-megabyte charges if you exceed a roaming pass allowance.
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