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
Install via 'Quick Install' button
Manual setup through phone settings
Use the package within 3 months from purchase
Local (one country), Regional (multiple countries), Global (many countries)
Not available for Sicily
Tunisia is not only a beach holiday: from the resort people go to the capital, to the Roman amphitheatre at El Djem, to holy Kairouan or north to the sea. Trips run by taxi, shared taxis called louages and transfers, and flexible plans are easy to make on the fly. You install the eSIM at home in advance, and after landing you only switch data on without looking for a point of sale at the airport.
This page is the quickest way to buy a travel eSIM for Tunisia 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 Tunisia.
Compared with roaming in Tunisia, 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 Tunisia 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.
The country stretches along the coast, and one trip easily covers several towns: you land at one airport, stay in another town and take excursions along the way. One profile for the whole country spares you hunting for signal at each stage. The Tunisia plan is listed above, and if your route includes neighbouring North African countries, look at the regional plans.
Your main SIM stays in the phone for calls and bank SMS, while mobile data goes through the eSIM. Most plans have no voice calls or SMS, so WhatsApp is handy for talking to drivers, guides and hosts. That is especially practical when you arrange an airport transfer or a meeting at the hotel.
| Criterion | eSIM Funsim | Roaming | Local SIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| When to set up | At home, before the flight | Usually on arrival | After landing, in a shop or operator store |
| What you do in Tunisia | Switch data on for the eSIM | Check your operator's terms | Find a point of sale and register |
| 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 towns on one trip | One profile nationwide | Depends on terms | Yes, but buying takes time |
Towns and the coast are covered better than inland areas and the south. These are the places and routes where you will use mobile data most, and coverage is worth checking on the plan page.
Many resort flights land at Enfidha or Monastir, and you go to the hotel by transfer or taxi. You need internet to message the driver on WhatsApp, check the hotel address and report a delayed flight. Night arrivals benefit most when you already have a connection in the arrivals hall.
The capital, the ruins of Carthage and the white hilltop town with blue shutters make up one day route. You need internet for maps, taxis and museum tickets. Between the sights it is easy to move by taxi or the suburban train, and to check the timetable in an app.
Calmer resorts next to Sousse: a marina with yachts, the Bourguiba Mausoleum and the old ribat fortress. Internet helps here for ordering taxis, booking tables and checking excursion times. On seafronts and in cafes Wi-Fi can be busy in season, so your own data is more reliable.
A Roman amphitheatre in a small town, usually reached as a half-day trip from the resorts. You need internet for tickets, maps and contact with your driver. There is no big city nearby, so download a map beforehand and confirm the return time so you are not stuck in the heat.
A holy city with the Great Mosque and the narrow streets of the medina, most often visited as an excursion. A map, translator and messenger are handy for agreeing a meeting time with your guide. In the narrow lanes navigation can be imprecise, so save landmarks.
A pottery town and a peninsula of fishing villages and beaches north-east of the capital. Many people come from Hammamet for ceramics and fresh fish. The coast usually has steady signal, but deeper in the peninsula and on rural roads it is worth saving the map in advance.
A wooded coast near the Algerian border with beaches, coral waters and an old Genoese fort. People get here by car or taxi, so internet is used for navigation and booking accommodation. In the hills and forests the signal may briefly drop.
Southern areas with troglodyte houses, sandy landscapes and Berber fortified granaries called ksour. Roads are long, settlements are few and signal on the highways can be weaker. Download an offline map, fill up with fuel early and tell your hosts your approximate arrival time.
Familiar services work as at home. These are the apps that travellers need most.
A ride-hailing service in the capital and larger towns. The price is shown before the ride, which is handy if you would rather not haggle. Install it in advance and check that the sign-up confirmation reaches your main number.
An African service that also works in Tunisia: taxi and delivery in one app. Useful as a second option if Bolt takes long to find a car.
Food and grocery delivery in larger towns. Handy if you return late to the hotel and do not want to look for an open cafe. It is better to add a landmark to the address.
Shows driving and walking routes, reviews and opening hours. Download offline maps of the areas you plan to visit, especially for the inland regions and the south.
Signs are often in Arabic and French. Download both languages for offline use and translate signs and menus with the camera.
This is how you reach transfer drivers, guides and hosts. Since most plans have no voice calls, calling through a messenger is the easiest option.
For finding hotels and guesthouses in different towns. Save the booking confirmation and address in your notes so you can show them to a driver.
Check that your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to a specific carrier. This is listed in the settings or on the manufacturer's website.
Choose a Tunisia plan above and pay by card on the site. No passport is needed. If you are also visiting other countries, look at the regional plans.
Install the eSIM at home while you have Wi-Fi: scan the QR code, press the Quick install button or enter the details manually.
After landing, choose the eSIM as your mobile data line and switch data roaming on for that line.
Keep your main SIM for calls and bank SMS, but turn off mobile data on it so traffic does not go through roaming.
If the package runs out, buy extra data on the site. Most plans support hotspot mode, check the terms on the plan page.
Before a long excursion, download an offline map and send your driver or guide the meeting pin on WhatsApp while the signal is steady.
