Travel Preparation Guide · Connectivity
Power & Connectivity (SIM)
Connectivity may vary by region and season.
Voltage & Plug Types
Electrical standards and outlet shapes
⚡230V / 50Hz
🔌Type C / F(Round 2-pin)
🔄Needed from Japan/US
💡Most phone chargers (100-240V) work without a converter.
Buying a SIM Card
Where to buy, costs, and activation process
📱Djezzy, Mobilis, Ooredoo
🏪Airport kiosks, carrier shops in cities
📋Passport required, registration mandatory
💰Tourist SIM from $5-15 for 10-30 days
💡Mobilis has the widest 4G coverage outside cities.
eSIM & Mobile Wi-Fi
eSIM availability and portable Wi-Fi rental
📶Limited — International eSIM providers only
🏢Airalo, Holafly, Ubigi
💰$8-25 for 1-5GB / 7-30 days
💡Local carriers do not yet support eSIM; use international providers.
Wi-Fi Availability
Public Wi-Fi coverage and security
📡Limited — WiFi mainly in hotels and some cafes
🏨Available in most hotels but speeds are often slow
☕Rare outside hotels; some cafes in major cities offer it
💡Mobile data is more reliable than WiFi for everyday use.
Internet Restrictions & VPN
Blocked services and VPN recommendations
🔒Low — occasional social media throttling
🚫Social media occasionally throttled during exams or protests
🛡️Recommended — useful during throttling periods
💡Social media may be blocked during national exam periods (June).
Useful Local Apps
Must-have apps for transport, translation, and maps
🚗Yassir, local taxis (no major ride-hailing)
🗺️Google Maps, Maps.me for offline areas
💬WhatsApp, Viber
💡Yassir is the local Uber alternative widely used in Algiers.
International Calls
How to make international calls and alternatives
📞+213 (Algeria)
🆘14 (Police), 17 (Gendarmerie), 14 (Ambulance)
📲Dial 00 + country code + number for international calls
💡Local SIM required for cheap calls; Wi-Fi calling is a good alternative.