Power & Connectivity (SIM)

Tunisia uses 230V / 50Hz with Type C and Type E sockets (European two round pins). Bring a Type C/E adapter; travellers from 100–120V countries need a converter for devices that are not dual-voltage.

The main operators are Ooredoo Tunisia, Orange Tunisie and Tunisie Telecom, with good 4G/LTE in cities and tourist areas. Prepaid SIMs are sold at the airport and operator shops; registration requires your passport. Top up credit at shops and kiosks.

eSIM travel plans are a convenient option and support is expanding: buy one online before arrival and install it in minutes, with no physical SIM or shop visit. A local prepaid SIM remains a low-cost alternative for longer stays.

Wi-Fi is common in hotels, cafés and restaurants, though speeds and reliability vary by location. For steady connectivity on the move, a local SIM or eSIM with mobile data is handy. Use a VPN on public networks for sensitive tasks like banking.

The internet in Tunisia is generally accessible for common uses. Standard apps and services — messaging, social media, maps and streaming — usually work as expected. As anywhere, connectivity can vary by network and location.

Handy apps include Bolt for ride-hailing in Tunis, maps and translation, and WhatsApp, which is widely used for messaging and calls. Carry some cash, as many small shops, taxis and rural spots are cash-first, even where cards are accepted.

Tunisia's country code is +216. App-based calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime and similar) are widely used, and a local prepaid SIM keeps costs low for calls and data. Save numbers in full +216 format so they work from any network.