Internet
Yes
Calls
No
SMS
No
4G
Yes
Works only on unlocked eSIM-supported devices — check your phone compatibility before purchase
Most packages do not include calls or SMS
Choose one of three methods:
Scan QR code
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Manual setup through phone settings
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Local (one country), Regional (multiple countries), Global (many countries)
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Algeria is the largest country in Africa by area, and travel here is simple in outline: a Mediterranean north with cities and ruins, then long flights or drives into the interior. In big cities mobile internet is needed for maps, taxis and contact with hosts, and on long routes it is also a way to tell people you are running late. An eSIM is installed at home in advance, so after landing all you have to do is switch data on.
This page is the quickest way to buy a travel eSIM for Algeria from 4 500 ₸. Pick a plan, pay online and install the digital SIM card at home before the flight — no passport and no queue at an airport kiosk.
The eSIM connects to local mobile networks, so you have data wherever they have coverage across Algeria.
Compared with roaming in Algeria, an eSIM is usually much cheaper for mobile data: the price of the package is fixed and known in advance. Your home number stays active on the main SIM for calls and SMS.
If your phone does not support eSIM, you can buy a regular physical SIM card with data for Algeria at a Funsim point of sale: at Almaty and Shymkent airports, or at our offices in Almaty — 130/1 Abay St and 1 Pozharsky St. Handy if you remember about the internet right before departure.
Routes in Algeria usually combine several stops: the capital, the coast, the Roman cities in the east and sometimes a flight to the south. You do not need a separate SIM for each stage, because one profile works across the country. See the plans above for data amounts and terms, and if you are travelling around several Maghreb countries, look at the regional plans.
Your main SIM stays in the phone for calls and bank SMS, while the internet runs through the eSIM. Most plans have no voice calls or SMS, so messengers are the easier way to call. That is especially useful when you need to agree quickly with a driver, guide or apartment host in another language.
| Criterion | eSIM Funsim | Roaming | Local SIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| When to set up | At home, before the flight | Usually on arrival | After landing, at a point of sale |
| What you do in Algeria | Switch data on for the eSIM | Check your operator's terms | Find a shop and go in person |
| Cost of data | Fixed package, see plans above | Usually much more expensive | Depends on the operator's tariff |
| Your home number | Stays for calls and banking | Stays active | Needs a second SIM or a swap |
| Several cities on one trip | One profile for the whole country | Depends on operator terms | Yes, but buying one takes time |
The north and the big cities are covered best, while on long transfers and in the mountains signal varies. These are the routes where you will use the internet most.
The capital spreads over slopes above the bay: the old Casbah, the basilica of Notre-Dame d'Afrique, the Hamma botanical garden, the waterfront and business districts are at different heights and far apart. The city has a metro and a tram, and you need internet for taxis and finding addresses. It helps if the network already works in the arrivals hall.
A large port city in the west with wide boulevards, a seafront and the Santa Cruz fortress above the town. It is easy to walk and take taxis here, and mobile internet is needed for maps, booking accommodation and choosing a restaurant. Many people go on from Oran to the coast or further west.
A city built on cliffs above the Rhumel gorge and linked by bridges, the best known of which is the Sidi M'Cid bridge. The streets climb steep slopes, and it is easy to get lost without a map. The internet helps with navigation, though in the narrow gorges signal can vary for a moment.
Ancient ruins on the Mediterranean shore not far from the capital, on the UNESCO World Heritage list. People usually come for half a day by taxi or with a guide. You need internet to keep in touch with the driver and check opening times and the way back, and it is handy to download the map of the ruins beforehand.
Roman cities deep in the east of the country, also on the UNESCO list. The roads cross mountain and steppe areas, and between villages there are long stretches without signal. Download an offline map, save the contacts of your driver and hotel and keep your booking confirmation on your phone.
A group of ancient towns in a desert valley, known for their unusual architecture and way of life. You usually get there by plane or on a long road from the north. The internet is useful for maps, booking a guide and contacting your guesthouse host, and in the narrow lanes it is best to keep an offline map.
Seaside cities in the east with old quarters, beaches and mountains nearby. People usually come from the capital by bus, train or car. You need internet for navigation, booking accommodation and checking timetables. On coastal mountain roads signal can weaken in tunnels and gorges.
Mountains and plateaus in the south, visited on organised tours from Tamanrasset or Djanet. This is a separate expedition with its own equipment and a guide, and coverage here is limited. Discuss connectivity with the organiser in advance, download offline maps and agree how you will report that you are back.
Most familiar services work as at home, and a few apps are especially useful here.
An Algerian ride-hailing and delivery service popular in the big cities. The price and route are visible before the ride, and you do not have to explain the address to the driver. Install it in advance and check your registration.
Shows routes by car, on foot and by public transport. Download offline maps of the cities and regions you are going to, and save hotel addresses as favourite places.
Needed for signs, menus and conversations in Arabic and French. Download both languages for offline use and translate signs and menus with the camera on the spot.
The main way to reach hosts, guides and transfer drivers. It works over mobile internet, so calls and messages do not need a voice connection.
Helps you book a hotel or an apartment, though the choice is smaller than in Europe. Keep the confirmation and address on your phone, and agree late check-in in advance by messenger.
Over long distances inside the country many people fly. It is handy to keep the app or confirmation email at hand to check delays and your boarding pass.
Check that your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. You can see this in the settings or on the manufacturer's website.
Choose an Algeria plan above and pay by card on the site. No passport is needed to buy, and if you are also visiting neighbouring countries, look at the regional plans.
Install the eSIM at home by QR code, the Quick install button or manually while you still have Wi-Fi. That way you will not need to look for a network at the airport.
After landing, choose the eSIM as your mobile data line and switch data roaming on for it.
Keep your main SIM for calls and bank SMS, but turn off mobile data on it so traffic does not go through roaming.
Before a long transfer between cities, download an offline map of the route and save the address of your accommodation and your driver's contacts: on long stretches the signal can drop.
