Algeria eSIM guide
2 networks with 5G · 12 data plans from $3.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Mobilis LTE, Ooredoo 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $3.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $1.10/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $12.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $4.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $12.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $4.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $8.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $13.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $8.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $13.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $21.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $13.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $21.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $76.99 Unlimited · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Algeria
The Algeria eSIM connects to Mobilis and Ooredoo. 5G is listed on Ooredoo; elsewhere it's 4G.
Arriving in Algeria
- ALG Algiers Houari Boumediene
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Algeria.
About unlimited in Algeria
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Algeria?
These regional eSIMs include Algeria. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Algeria eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $13.99.
All 12 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $3.99 | $0.57 | $3.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $4.99 | $0.33 | $2.50 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $5.99 | $0.20 | $2.00 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $8.99 | $0.30 | $1.80 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $13.99 | $0.47 | $1.40 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $21.99 | $0.73 | $1.10 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $12.99 | $4.33 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $17.99 | $3.60 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $22.99 | $3.28 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $29.99 | $3.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $54.99 | $3.67 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $76.99 | $2.57 | No cap |
Questions about Algeria
Which networks does the Algeria eSIM use?
The Algeria eSIM connects to Mobilis and Ooredoo. 5G is listed on Ooredoo; elsewhere it's 4G.
How much data do I need for a week in Algeria?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $8.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Algeria?
Yes, from $12.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Algeria plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Algeria?
The main international airports are Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG).
Does a regional eSIM cover Algeria?
Yes. Africa and Global include Algeria. The smallest, Africa, covers 36 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.