Best SIM and eSIM for Tunisia: data plans, Wi‑Fi and phone tips

If your phone supports eSIM, activate an Ooredoo or Orange eSIM before travel – it gives reliable 4G on the coast and costs around TND 30 for 10 GB. If not, buy a local SIM at Tunis‑Carthage Airport or city shops; you’ll need a passport and can get 10 GB for TND 25.

Local carriers Ooredoo, Orange and Tunisie Telecom sell prepaid SIMs at the airport, major supermarkets and mobile shops. Packages typically include 10 GB of 4G data for TND 20–40, plus a few minutes of local calls. An eSIM can be ordered online from Ooredoo or Orange; the QR code is emailed and can be activated instantly on arrival.

Both eSIM and physical SIM work across the country, but coverage is strongest on the northern and coastal regions (Tunis, Sousse, Djerba). Inland desert areas may have spotty signal, so keep offline maps handy.

Wi‑Fi is common in hotels, cafés and larger restaurants in tourist cities (Tunis, Sousse, Djerba). Free public Wi‑Fi exists in some malls and airports, but speeds can be limited. Rural guesthouses may not have Wi‑Fi, so rely on mobile data if you need connectivity.