Algeria eSIM

Mobile networks in Algeria

Good to know in Algeria

• Networks

  Mobilis, Djezzy, Ooredoo

  Algeria has three mobile networks: Mobilis, Djezzy and Ooredoo, the same three operators that, as state radio reported, the regulator ARPCE licensed to run public mobile networks. You will see one of these names whether you are in Algiers, Oran or Constantine.

• Internet access

  Exam-week blackouts

  During the national baccalaureate exams, Algeria has repeatedly blocked social media and cut internet access in short daily blackouts, which NetBlocks has documented as a measure against leaked exam papers. If your trip falls in exam week, download maps and tickets ahead.

• Outdoors

  The deep south

  Signal gets unreliable once you head into remote country, especially the south. The UK's travel advice says coverage can be patchy or absent there and that some online maps may not be accurate, so carry offline maps and check where petrol stations are before long drives.

• Arrival

  Drones stay home

  Algeria doesn't let you bring in drones, binoculars or telescopes without authorisation, and some photography equipment needs approval too. Check with Algerian customs before packing gadgets, and avoid photographing military sites, government buildings or bridges.

• Emergencies
  17Police
  14Fire
  1021Ambulance

  Source: UK travel advice, which also lists 1548 for police. Canada confirms 17 and 14 and gives 1548 as the tourist police.