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Algeria eSIM
A 5 GB Algeria eSIM costs £10.99 for 30 days on Mobilis and Ooredoo with 5G. Plans start at £3.99 for 100 MB. Delivered by email in seconds.
Need a Yassir ride in Algiers, or a WhatsApp message to a friend in Oran? Your eSIM gives you mobile data for both, on the Mobilis and Ooredoo networks, so you can get about your trip with your phone in hand.
- 5G and 4G
- 2 networks: Mobilis, Ooredoo
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your Algeria eSIM in two questions
Which Algeria eSIM plan do I need?
Start with how long you'll be away, then how much you'll use your phone.
- A city break in Algiers or Oran: for three days of standard use, pick 2 GB for 15 days. Good for maps, messages and a few Yassir rides.
- A fortnight touring: on 14 days of standard use, take 10 GB for 30 days. Your route might take in Constantine, Annaba and Ghardaïa.
- A long stay: for 30 days of standard use, pick 20 GB for 30 days. A month in Oran with social media, music and some video.
- A trip that also takes in a neighbour: for a week of standard use in Algeria, pick 5 GB for 30 days. If your route crosses other borders, the Africa bundle covers 21 countries.
Most plans can be topped up, and the longest one lasts 30 days.
All 45 Algeria eSIM plans
Prices include any taxes. Price per GB shown so you can compare at a glance.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB | Top-up | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 MB · 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $3.99 | No limit | Choose | ||
| 500 MB · 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | No limit | Choose | ||
| 1 GB · 7 days | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | Choose | ||
| 2 GB · 15 days | £4.99 / €5.99 / $6.99 | £2.50 / €3.00 / $3.50 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £6.99 / €7.99 / $8.99 | £2.33 / €2.66 / $3.00 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £6.99 / €7.99 / $8.99 | £2.33 / €2.66 / $3.00 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £10.99 / €12.99 / $13.99 | £2.20 / €2.60 / $2.80 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £17.99 / €20.99 / $22.99 | £1.80 / €2.10 / $2.30 | Choose | ||
| 20 GB · 30 days | £34.99 / €41.99 / $45.99 | £1.75 / €2.10 / $2.30 | Choose | ||
| 50 GB · 30 days | £77.99 / €93.99 / $101.99 | £1.56 / €1.88 / $2.04 | Choose |
Networks your Algeria eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins the strongest of these local networks automatically, wherever you are in Algeria.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | Mobilis, Ooredoo | 5G |
Good to know
- Data only: your own number keeps working for calls and texts
- Hotspot works where your phone and the network allow it
- Plans start when you first connect; install within 180 days
- Your data routes through United Kingdom, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Travelling further?
These eSIMs cover Algeria and more countries on one plan.
Will my eSIM have signal in Algeria?
Your eSIM joins Mobilis or Ooredoo, and your phone picks between them by itself. You can get 5G or 4G, whichever the network offers where you are.
Cities and the northern coast are well covered, from Algiers and Oran to Annaba. Signal is patchy in the Sahara, so download your maps before you head south.
- Your data reaches the internet through the United Kingdom, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. See IP addresses in another country.
- Daily plans slow to 512 Kbps once you've used the day's allowance.
How much data do you need in Algeria?
Light: maps, messages, email (about 0.25 GB a day). Standard: plus social, music, some video (about 0.7 GB a day). Heavy: plus streaming, video calls, hotspot (about 1.8 GB a day).
3 days
- Light · about 800 MB1 GB · 7 days · £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99
- Standard · about 2 GB2 GB · 15 days · £4.99 / €5.99 / $6.99
- Heavy · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £7.99 / €9.49 / $10.49
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB2 GB · 15 days · £4.99 / €5.99 / $6.99
- Standard · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 10 days · £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99
- Heavy · about 13 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £11.99 / €13.99 / $15.49
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £7.99 / €9.49 / $10.49
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £11.99 / €13.99 / $15.49
- Heavy · about 25 GB2 GB a day · 15 days · £19.99 / €23.99 / $25.99
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB500 MB a day · 30 days · £14.49 / €17.49 / $18.49
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £22.99 / €27.49 / $29.49
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £39.49 / €47.49 / $51.49
How to set up your Algeria eSIM
Install at home
On Wi-Fi, tap Install on iPhone (iOS 17.4+), scan the QR code, or type the two codes from your email.
Switch on when you land
Turn on your eSIM line, choose it for mobile data and switch Data Roaming on for that line.
You're online
Your phone joins Mobilis and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Using your phone in Algeria: data and apps tips
- Arriving: Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi, then land at Algiers (ALG), Oran (ORN) or Constantine (CZL) and switch it on. Keep data roaming on for the eSIM line, and it connects to Mobilis or Ooredoo on 5G or 4G.
- Getting around: Yassir is the local ride app. Set it up at home on Wi-Fi, ready for Algiers, Oran, Constantine, Annaba or Ghardaïa.
- Staying in touch: Message on WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger over your eSIM data, while your home number stays on for calls and texts. Here's how to keep WhatsApp and your home number together.
- Blocked services: Social media and messaging apps can be restricted during national exams, usually in June. If a site won't load then, your eSIM can give you a United Kingdom IP address, which can help.
- Data: Light use, such as maps, messages and email, is about 0.25 GB a day. Most plans can be topped up if you need more.
Algeria eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for Algeria?
Algeria eSIMs start at £3.99 for 100 MB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £10.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which networks does the Algeria eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to Mobilis and Ooredoo in Algeria, with 5G where the network has it. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my Algeria eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Algeria, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my Algeria eSIM?
Yes. Most Algeria plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.
Why does my IP address show another country?
Algeria plans route your data through United Kingdom, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Algeria are not affected.
Does it come with a phone number?
Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.
What if my plans change?
Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.
Does Yassir work with an eSIM in Algeria?
Yes. Yassir is the local ride app, and it runs on your eSIM's mobile data, so keep that switched on when you need a car from Algiers (ALG), Oran (ORN) or Constantine (CZL).
Can I use WhatsApp in Algeria?
WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are the messaging apps to open on your eSIM data in Algeria. Use them for messages and photos with friends and family back home.
Is social media restricted in Algeria during exams?
It can be. During national exams in Algeria, usually in June, social media and messaging apps may be restricted. If your trip falls then, download offline maps and save key addresses before you land.
Is there 5G in Algeria?
Yes. Algeria has 5G as well as 4G, and a 5G phone can use it where the network offers it. Signal depends on where you are, so check the bars once you land in Algiers, Oran or Constantine.
Can one eSIM cover Algeria and other countries in Africa?
Yes. Algeria is one of the 21 countries in the Africa eSIM, so one plan can cover Algeria along with the other countries in that group. Browse the [Africa eSIM for 21 countries](/esim/africa-21-countries) to see its plans.
Ready for Algeria?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.