ريد إكس
RedEx offers no-KYC eSIM services in Algeria, roaming on Ooredoo’s 4G infrastructure. Traffic is routed through a gateway in Marseille, France; testing in central Algiers shows latencies to London servers ranging from 115ms to 130ms. Hardware-level eSIM support is required, running iOS 16.0 / Android 13.0 or later.
سمات
- نطاقات الشبكة: Primarily roams on Ooredoo 4G via Band 3 (1800MHz) و Band 20 (800MHz).
- Real-world Speeds: Download speeds average 22–28 Mbps in northern coastal cities, dropping to 3–5 Mbps (3G) in the interior.
- Tethering: Personal hotspot is supported for multiple devices on all fixed-data prepaid plans.
- سياسة التقييد: For “Unlimited” daily plans, speeds are capped at 512 كيلوبت في الثانية after reaching a 2GB daily threshold.
- Payments: In-app gateway accepts Visa and Mastercard, with support for Apple Pay و Google Pay.
- Top-ups: The dashboard provides low-data alerts. New packages activate automatically once the current plan is exhausted or expires.
التسعير
- 1GB / 7 Days: $4.50 ($4.50/GB)
- 3GB / 15 Days: $11.50 ($3.83/GB)
- 10GB / 30 Days: $22.00 ($2.20/GB)
- 20GB / 30 Days: $32.00 ($1.60/GB)
الجمهور المستهدف
- الأفضل لـ: International travelers staying 1–2 weeks who prioritize budget and privacy.
- Not for: Heavy data users based in southern inland regions who require high bandwidth for video tasks.
يسيم
Yesim provides passport-free eSIMs for Algeria, utilizing both Djezzy and Mobilis 4G towers. A standard 15-day unlimited plan is priced at $35, with average latency from Algiers to Frankfurt clocking in at 145ms. Requires an eSIM-compatible device running iOS 15.0 / Android 12.0 or later.
سمات
- نطاقات الشبكة: Dual-carrier roaming on Djezzy Band 3 (1800MHz) and Mobilis Band 8 (900MHz).
- Real-world Speeds: 4G downloads hit 18–25 Mbps in Algiers, falling to 2 ميجابت في الثانية on the edge of the southern desert.
- Tethering: Fixed-data plans allow sharing connection with up to five devices simultaneously.
- سياسة التقييد: Unlimited plans are subject to a hard cap of 256 كيلوبت في الثانية after consuming 1GB of high-speed data per day.
- Add-ons: The app includes a built-in VPN/tunneling feature to switch mobile IPs to European nodes.
- Payments: Supports Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, and USDT stablecoin.
- Top-ups: Uses a Y-Coins token system for credits; email reminders are sent 24 hours before plan expiry.
التسعير
- 3GB / 7 Days: $12.00 ($4.00/GB)
- 5GB / 15 Days: $18.00 ($3.60/GB)
- 10GB / 30 Days: $30.00 ($3.00/GB)
- Unlimited / 15 Days: $35.00 (Subject to 1GB/day Fair Usage Policy)
الجمهور المستهدف
- الأفضل لـ: Business travelers needing immediate connectivity for emails within ten minutes of landing.
- Not for: Remote engineers conducting 2+ hours of HD Zoom calls daily or pulling large code repositories.
Ooredoo
Ooredoo is a major private carrier in Algeria. Using their service requires e-KYC registration with an original passport at a physical store. Their 4G network is densest in northern urban hubs; tests in Algiers show a low average latency of 65 مللي ثانية to Paris. As of 2026, their model focuses on high-capacity monthly bundles.
سمات
- نطاقات الشبكة: Proprietary 4G coverage across the northern coast, utilizing Band 3 (1800MHz) و Band 28 (700MHz).
- Real-world Speeds: Download speeds reach 45–60 Mbps in Algiers, with uploads at 15–20 Mbps.
- Tethering: Local high-capacity plans support hotspots for up to five devices.
- سياسة التقييد: Monthly “Unlimited” bundles are throttled to 1 ميجابت في الثانية after 100GB of usage.
- Activation: Requires a visit to an official branch for passport verification and biometric data collection.
- Top-ups: Managed via the official app with international credit cards or via physical scratch cards available at newsstands.
التسعير
- 30GB / 30 Days: $8.50 ($0.28/GB)
- 60GB / 30 Days: $15.00 ($0.25/GB)
- 100GB / 30 Days: $22.00 ($0.22/GB)
- 150GB / 30 Days: $30.00 ($0.20/GB)
الجمهور المستهدف
- الأفضل لـ: Long-term remote workers in Algiers who need daily HD video streaming.
- Not for: Short-term transit travelers unwilling to spend two hours at a physical store for registration.
Djezzy
Djezzy is a leading local operator requiring in-person passport registration. Their 2026 pricing is highly aggressive for bulk data, offering 50GB for approximately $6.50. Testing in Constantine shows a latency of 85ms to Rome.
سمات
- نطاقات الشبكة: Broad 4G coverage in urban areas via Band 3 (1800MHz) و Band 1 (2100MHz).
- Real-world Speeds: 30–45 Mbps downloads and 10–15 Mbps uploads in major cities.
- Tethering: Monthly data plans allow hotspot sharing for 2–3 concurrent devices.
- سياسة التقييد: Once the high-speed quota is met, speeds are throttled to 512 كيلوبت في الثانية.
- Activation: Requires biometric verification with a passport at urban service centers.
- Top-ups: The official app supports international credit cards with 3D Secure authentication.
التسعير
- 15GB / 30 Days: $3.00 ($0.20/GB)
- 50GB / 30 Days: $6.50 ($0.13/GB)
- 100GB / 30 Days: $11.00 ($0.11/GB)
- 200GB / 30 Days: $18.00 ($0.09/GB)
الجمهور المستهدف
- الأفضل لـ: Engineers staying in cities like Constantine for several months who need cheap, massive data for dev work.
- Not for: Privacy-conscious users or business travelers on layovers under 48 hours.
Mobilis
Mobilis is the state-owned carrier, requiring mandatory passport registration. In 2026, they are known for the widest geographical coverage. Latency in Tamanrasset to Madrid servers is roughly 180ms. While they sell physical SIMs, staff provide SM-DP+ QR codes for eSIM-compatible devices.
سمات
- نطاقات الشبكة: Extensive reach into the southern Saharan fringes, using Band 20 (800MHz) و Band 3 (1800MHz).
- Real-world Speeds: 8–15 Mbps downloads in remote oasis towns; uploads average 2–5 Mbps.
- Tethering: Standard monthly plans support hotspots for up to three devices.
- سياسة التقييد: Speeds drop to 256 كيلوبت في الثانية after the high-speed data quota is exhausted.
- Activation: Real-name registration involves biometric collection at post offices or official branches.
- Top-ups: App-based payments via international cards with 3D Secure.
التسعير
- 10GB / 30 Days: $4.00 ($0.40/GB)
- 40GB / 30 Days: $10.00 ($0.25/GB)
- 80GB / 30 Days: $16.00 ($0.20/GB)
- 150GB / 30 Days: $25.00 ($0.16/GB)
الجمهور المستهدف
- الأفضل لـ: Explorers in the deep Sahara needing reliable signals for emails and GPS data.
- Not for: Urban content creators in Algiers needing high-speed bandwidth for 4K cloud rendering.