HelloRoam is the cheapest eSIM per GB for Tunisia on this page. It sells plans on OOREDOO TN, includes hotspot sharing, and refunds an unactivated eSIM for 180 days. eSIMRated scores HelloRoam 4.9/5 overall.
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Key takeaway
This page compares 6 priced eSIM plans for Tunisia across OOREDOO TN. HelloRoam's own Tunisia eSIM starts at $2.59 for 1 GB.
All Tunisia eSIM plans compared
eSIM provider comparison for Tunisia. Prices verified September 20, 2026.
Provider
Price (5GB)
Coverage
Rating
Best For
HelloRoam
$7.70
OOREDOO TN
4.9/5
Lowest per-GB rate
Airalo
$12.00
200+ countries
4.5/5
Most destinations
Holafly
Unlimited
160 countries
4.2/5
Heavy users
Our top 3 picks for Tunisia
We evaluated 6 eSIM plans available for Tunisia, comparing them on verified pricing, network coverage, top-up availability, and app quality. Five stood out.
HelloRoam
Lowest per GB
$7.70
5 GB / 30 days
Pros: Lowest price per GB, fast activation, Tunisia coverage on OOREDOO TN. Cons: Newer brand, smaller community than Airalo.
HelloRoam runs every Tunisia plan on Ooredoo OOREDOO TN, the country's dominant private operator, which is why the $7.70 5 GB profile holds signal from Tunis through Sousse, Monastir, Sfax and Djerba on one purchase. Inland Kairouan and Gafsa reach 4G. The Saharan south around Douz and Tozeur drops to weak 3G beyond the town limits.
Ooredoo TN is the only carrier on offer here, so there is no second network to fall back on.
Coverage analysis
Urban Tunisia performs well. Tunis city center, the Medina, and the northern suburbs hit consistent 4G/5G speeds suitable for video calls and navigation. The cap-bon peninsula and coastal resorts around Hammamet and Nabeul are reliable.
The Djerba island resort strip covers most visitor areas. Gaps appear on mountain roads through the Dorsale range and along any route south of Gafsa. The Chott el Djerid salt flat region has almost no signal.
Download offline maps via Maps.me or Google Maps before leaving any city heading south.
Activation
Install your eSIM before boarding your flight. QR-code activation works from home on any unlocked iPhone XS or newer, Pixel 3a or newer, or Galaxy S20 or newer. Ooredoo TN registers the profile on arrival at Tunis-Carthage Airport, with no SIM swap, no paperwork and no airport queue.
Keep your home number live in a second slot for family contact. All 6 plans include hotspot tethering.
Data usage tips
Budget 300 to 500 MB per day for typical tourist use in Tunisia. Google Maps offline for Tunis and the coastal towns saves 200 MB per day of navigation data. The Bardo Museum and Carthage archaeological site apps each use around 80 MB.
WhatsApp voice calls use roughly 5 MB per minute. If you plan any Sahara desert excursions south of Tozeur, pre-download everything you need the night before. Streaming video in your hotel room burns 1 GB per hour at standard quality.
eSIM plan pricing in Tunisia
Tunisia e-sim pricing is low by African standards. The 1 GB / 7-day plan costs $2.59 for a short beach trip. The 5 GB / 30-day plan at $7.70 covers a full month of casual travel, and Airalo charges $12.00 for the same size.
The 10 GB plan at $14.47 suits two weeks of remote work. The 20 GB plan at $20.39 works out to $1.02/GB, and no other Tunisia plan goes below that. A 2 GB per day plan runs $5.31 per day with a fair-use speed reduction after the daily allowance, so the fixed plans work out cheaper on any stay longer than 2 days.
Tunisia eSIM plans from $2.59, cheapest per GB at $1.02
Tunisia 20GB 30Days
OOREDOO TN (5G)30 daysTop-up available
$20.39
20 GB · 30 days
Per GB$1.02
TetheringYes
NetworkOOREDOO TN
Tunisia 10GB 30Days
OOREDOO TN (5G)30 daysTop-up available
$14.47
10 GB · 30 days
Per GB$1.45
TetheringYes
NetworkOOREDOO TN
Tunisia 5GB 30Days
OOREDOO TN (5G)30 daysTop-up available
$7.70
5 GB · 30 days
Per GB$1.54
TetheringYes
NetworkOOREDOO TN
Tunisia 3GB 30Days
OOREDOO TN (5G)30 daysTop-up available
$5.47
3 GB · 30 days
Per GB$1.82
TetheringYes
NetworkOOREDOO TN
Tunisia 1GB 7Days
OOREDOO TN (5G)7 daysTop-up available
$2.59
1 GB · 7 days
Per GB$2.59
TetheringYes
NetworkOOREDOO TN
All eSIM plans for Tunisia. Prices verified September 20, 2026.
Plan
Network
Validity
Price
Tunisia 20GB 30Days ⭐
OOREDOO TN
30 days / 20 GB
$20.39
Tunisia 10GB 30Days
OOREDOO TN
30 days / 10 GB
$14.47
Tunisia 5GB 30Days
OOREDOO TN
30 days / 5 GB
$7.70
Tunisia 3GB 30Days
OOREDOO TN
30 days / 3 GB
$5.47
Tunisia 1GB 7Days
OOREDOO TN
7 days / 1 GB
$2.59
Tunisia 2GB/DayFair use policy
OOREDOO TN
1 day / 2 GB per day
$5.31
Prices verified: September 20, 2026
Questions about Tunisia eSIMs
What is the best eSIM for Tunisia?
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HelloRoam is the cheapest eSIM for Tunisia per gigabyte at $1.02/GB on the 20 GB plan at $20.39. For a two-week trip the 5 GB plan at $7.70 is the practical pick, and Airalo charges $12.00 for the same 5 GB. Holafly sells 5 days of unlimited data for $6.97, which costs less up front.
How much does a Tunisia eSIM cost?
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HelloRoam offers 6 Tunisia plans starting at $2.59 for 1 GB on Ooredoo OOREDOO TN. The 3 GB plan costs $5.47, the 5 GB plan $7.70, and the 10 GB plan $14.47. A 20 GB plan for a full month runs $20.39 and reaches $1.02/GB. A 2 GB per day plan costs $5.31 per day.
How do I activate an eSIM in Tunisia?
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HelloRoam sends a QR code you scan at home, so no store visit is needed. Your phone downloads the Ooredoo TN profile and registers on arrival at Tunis-Carthage Airport with no paperwork and no airport queue. The profile stays on your device for a repeat visit. All 6 plans install the same way.
Which Sahara towns keep coverage near Tozeur?
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HelloRoam is the cheapest eSIM per GB for Tunisia. Tozeur town holds usable 4G from Ooredoo TN. Beyond it, toward the Chott el Djerid salt flat and into the dunes, signal fades to weak 3G or disappears entirely. The Matmata cave hotel area south of Gabès behaves the same way. Download offline maps in Tozeur first. Plans here start at $2.59 for 1 GB.
Which network does a Tunisia eSIM use?
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Tunisia eSIM plans connect through Ooredoo TN, the country's leading private telecoms operator. Plans start at $2.59 for 1 GB. Ooredoo TN runs 5G in Tunis and major coastal cities, 4G in inland towns including Kairouan and Gafsa, and 3G in the far south. The state-owned Tunisie Telecom network is not available via eSIM for international visitors.
Is it safe to use an eSIM in Tunisia?
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HelloRoam is the cheapest eSIM per GB for Tunisia. Ooredoo TN, the 1 carrier serving Tunisia eSIM visitors, is a licensed operator with standard encryption. Your profile is locked to your device IMEI, so it cannot be lifted or cloned the way a physical SIM can. Tunisian internet rules apply to traffic, and standard browsing, WhatsApp and social media all work without restriction.
How much data do I need for two weeks in Tunisia?
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HelloRoam is the cheapest eSIM per GB for Tunisia. Two weeks of tourist use in Tunisia needs about 3 to 5 GB total. Daily maps and navigation use about 150 MB, WhatsApp messaging 30 MB, social media browsing 200 MB. If you stream video in your hotel, add 1 GB per hour. The 5 GB plan at $7.70 fits most two-week itineraries without streaming.
How good is eSIM coverage on Djerba?
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HelloRoam is the cheapest eSIM per GB for Tunisia. Djerba's resort strip, the medina of Houmt Souk and the main beaches all hold reliable 4G from Ooredoo TN. The ferry crossing from Jorf to Ajim keeps signal the whole way. Coverage weakens across the island's southern agricultural interior. Djerba-Zarzis airport is fully covered. A 5 GB plan at $7.70 covers a week here.
Can I use a Tunisia eSIM for calls?
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HelloRoam is the cheapest eSIM per GB for Tunisia. Tunisia eSIM plans provide data only. Plans start at $2.59 for 1 GB. You can make voice and video calls over the internet using WhatsApp, FaceTime, or any VoIP app, which all work without restriction in Tunisia. For receiving local or international calls on a phone number, keep your home SIM active in a second slot or use a VoIP number like Google Voice.
Does my phone need to be unlocked to use an eSIM in Tunisia?
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HelloRoam is the cheapest eSIM per GB for Tunisia. Your device must be carrier-unlocked to install any eSIM profile. iPhone XS or newer, Google Pixel 3a or newer, and Samsung Galaxy S20 or newer all support eSIM in Tunisia. Phones sold locked to 1 carrier cannot install a foreign profile until your home carrier releases the lock. All 6 HelloRoam plans need an unlocked handset.
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