Using your mobile phone for internet and calls in Tunisia

Are you travelling to Tunisia soon and want to stay online without any hassle? With your current SIM card, the costs for calling and internet can add up quickly. Fortunately, there is a convenient solution: a local SIM card or eSIM for Tunisia. This allows you to benefit from local rates and remain accessible everywhere – whether you are exploring the charming alleys of Sidi Bou Said, relaxing on Djerba or taking a camel ride through the desert near Douz.

Using your phone in Tunisia

Your mobile phone will work in Tunisia, but be aware that making calls and using mobile internet in Tunisia with your own SIM card is expensive. The solution is a local SIM card or eSIM for Tunisia. This will prevent unexpectedly high roaming charges. With ready-to-use SIM cards and eSIMs, you can get started as soon as you arrive:

• calling in Tunisia
• fast mobile internet in Tunisia for WhatsApp, Instagram, Google Maps, etc.
• receive free calls in Tunisia

For short holidays, such as a trip to the white sandy beaches of Djerba and Hammamet, the 7-day Unlimited Tunisia bundle is ideal. Send your friends a selfie from Houmt Souk or from the medina of Hammamet. Unlimited data is also perfect for a longer trip that includes Tunis, Sousse and Port el Kantaoui, the ruins of Carthage and the amphitheatre of El Jem. This way, you can easily send a WhatsApp message about your camel ride through the Sahara.

Choosing a SIM card or eSIM in Tunisia

Mobile phone calls in Tunisia are affordable with a Tunisia SIM card or eSIM in your phone: local rates, no roaming. You avoid high costs for mobile data in Tunisia. Ideal for travelling in Tunisia, especially if you are travelling between different areas such as from Monastir to picturesque Sidi Bou Saïd. You benefit from reliable connections via 4G and 5G in Tunisia through the networks of Tunisia’s largest providers such as Ooredoo and Orange. Works directly on your phone, no hassle on arrival. You can easily continue to make calls from Tunisia with the accompanying Unlimited bundles. Mobile network coverage in Tunisia is good in cities and populated areas. Be aware that coverage on your phone may be poorer in remote areas such as the desert. Coverage is good in cities. From the entertainment centre of Sousse to the charming harbour of Port el Kanaoui, your phone will work perfectly everywhere.

eSIM Tunisia

Unlimited 7 Days

€ 24,00

eSIM Tunisia

Unlimited 14 Days

€ 36,00

eSIM Tunisia

Unlimited 30 Days

€ 69,00

Will my phone work in Tunisia?

All modern phones can be used in Tunisia. When using a prepaid SIM card or eSIM for Tunisia, it is a good idea to check whether your device is SIM-free, but SIM locks are almost non-existent in Europe. If you order a SIM card or eSIM online, you don’t have to worry about compatibility if you’re wondering “can I use my phone in Tunisia ?”. The SIM cards for Tunisia can be used in any phone, and the eSIM for Tunisia works in any device that is compatible with eSIM.

The options for mobile internet and calling

There are three options for making phone calls and using mobile internet in Tunisia: roaming with your own SIM card, a local Tunisian SIM card, or a prepaid eSIM for Tunisia. Roaming is usually expensive. Due to roaming charges outside Europe, travellers are faced with high bills for using their current subscription in Tunisia. It is mainly the costs for data that add up. Simple actions such as WhatsApp, navigation and email become unexpectedly expensive. To avoid this, choose a local solution so that you can make cheap calls and use the internet in Tunisia. eSIM is ideal for modern smartphones: activation is via a QR code that you receive by email and no physical card is required. There are several data bundles available, tailored to your usage and travel duration. Furthermore, the option for hotspot and tethering is included in many bundles so that you can also use mobile Wi-Fi in Tunisia.

eSIM Tunisia

Unlimited 7 Days

€ 24,00

eSIM Tunisia

Unlimited 14 Days

€ 36,00

eSIM Tunisia

Unlimited 30 Days

€ 69,00

How to arrange it online in advance

Order your SIM card or eSIM online. You will receive the eSIM Tunisia by email. The prepaid SIM card Tunisia will be delivered to your home free of charge. You can also pick it up and receive expert help with installation. This way, everything is arranged before you leave for Tunisia and there is no stress upon arrival. This solution is also suitable for business travellers who can choose bundles with unlimited internet anywhere in Tunisia. This is also beneficial for families, as the eSIM Tunisia allows unlimited data to be shared via hotspot or MiFi.