Algeria Speed Test - Check Algerie Telecom Speeds

Fiber Broadband

Algerie Telecom operates Algeria's fixed broadband infrastructure as the sole provider. The company deployed 200,000 km of fiber optic backbone across the country. FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home) subscriptions reached 2 million by April 2025, passing about 27% of Algerian households.

Idoom Fibre packages offer speeds from 15 Mbps to 1.2 Gbps. Algiers recorded 65.6 Mbps average download speeds in the 12-month period from October 2024 to September 2025. Major cities like Oran and Constantine have fiber coverage in urban zones. Installation typically takes 5-10 days.

Mobile Networks

The government targets fiber availability in all neighborhoods by 2026 and complete copper network shutdown by 2027. Mobile infrastructure serves 54.87 million subscribers across three operators. 4G LTE networks cover approximately 90-100% of the population by 2025, though rural coverage lags behind urban areas.

Mobilis operates the largest network with 22.1 million subscribers. Djezzy follows with 15.6 million. Ooredoo holds 12.9 million subscribers.

5G launched officially on November 3, 2025, with all three operators receiving licenses in July 2025. Eight wilayas (provinces) serve as 5G pilot zones before nationwide rollout. Mobilis demonstrated 1.2 Gbps speeds in February 2025 trials. The government plans full 5G coverage within six years.

Cable Broadband

Ericsson estimates Algeria's 5G deployment will cost 3-8 billion USD for baseline coverage, with an additional 20-35% needed for wider reach. International connectivity relies on submarine cables landing at the Mediterranean coast. Algeria connects to Europe via multiple cable systems.

Urban Areas

Algiers dominates Algeria's internet landscape with the fastest speeds and densest infrastructure. The capital recorded 65.6 Mbps average download speeds from October 2024 to September 2025. Fiber passes most urban neighborhoods. 4G LTE and 5G cover the metro area.

Public WiFi hotspots serve busy areas. Peak congestion occurs evenings between 7pm and 11pm. Oran and Constantine follow as secondary cities with strong fiber and 4G coverage. Fiber reaches urban zones. 4G LTE provides backup connectivity. Speeds average 40-60 Mbps download in these metros.

Annaba serves as the fourth major connected city. Mid-tier cities in northern Algeria have growing 4G coverage with selective fiber deployment. Mobile networks provide primary internet access.

Rural Areas

Speeds drop to 20-40 Mbps. Fiber availability depends on proximity to backbone infrastructure. Rural Algeria faces a sharp digital divide.

The country's 24% rural population has limited connectivity options. Many villages in the Atlas Mountains and Sahara region rely on 2G or 3G networks. 4G coverage exists but with weaker signals and slower speeds than urban areas.

Urban Areas

Fiber deployment focuses almost entirely on urban centers due to cost constraints. Rural speeds often fall below 10 Mbps. The government's 5G rollout risks prioritizing profitable urban markets over rural communities, potentially widening the gap.

Northern coastal regions have better infrastructure than inland southern provinces. The vast Saharan south has the weakest coverage nationwide.

Algerie Telecom

Algerie Telecom holds a monopoly on fixed broadband as the state-owned incumbent operator. The company serves 2 million FTTH subscribers as of April 2025, covering 27% of Algerian households with fiber.

Idoom Fibre plans include 15 Mbps, 50 Mbps (2,999 DZD/month), 100 Mbps (3,500 DZD/month), 200 Mbps (4,999 DZD/month), 300 Mbps (6,999 DZD/month), and up to 1.2 Gbps for premium users. Algerie Telecom recorded 50.2 Mbps average download speed nationwide, with Algiers reaching 65.6 Mbps. The company operates 200,000 km of fiber backbone.

Installation includes router and takes 5-10 days. Government targets require fiber in all neighborhoods by 2026 and full copper shutdown by 2027. Mobilis leads the mobile market with 22.1 million subscribers (44% share) as of 2024. The state-owned operator deployed the widest 4G network.

Mobilis achieved 1.2 Gbps in 5G trials during February 2025. The operator offers prepaid data bundles including Mix 80 GB for 2,000 DZD monthly.

Mobilis received its 5G license in July 2025

Mobilis received its 5G license in July 2025 and launched commercial service November 3, 2025. Djezzy ranks second with 15.6 million subscribers (31% market share). The Veon-owned operator competes on price and coverage. Djezzy operates extensive 4G infrastructure with selective 5G pilot zones. Prepaid data bundles cost a few hundred DZD for 1-10 GB packages.

Ooredoo

Ooredoo holds 12.9 million subscribers (25% share). The Qatar-based operator recorded the fastest mobile speeds in Algiers at 26.5 Mbps average download from October 2024 to September 2025. Ooredoo launched 5G alongside competitors in November 2025. All three mobile operators must achieve full nationwide 5G coverage within six years under government requirements.

Contract and Fees

Fiber internet from Algerie Telecom costs 2,999-6,999 DZD per month depending on speed tier. Plans include 50 Mbps at 2,999 DZD, 100 Mbps at 3,500 DZD, 200 Mbps at 4,999 DZD, and 300 Mbps at 6,999 DZD. Premium 1.2 Gbps service costs more. Installation adds router and takes 5-10 days.

Fixed Broadband Pricing

No competing fixed broadband providers exist. Mobile data bundles cost a few hundred DZD for 1-10 GB packages. Mobilis offers Mix 80 GB for 2,000 DZD monthly.

Affordability

Average cost per GB is 0.73 USD (approximately 100 DZD at 2025 exchange rates). A monthly mobile basket with 140 minutes, 20 SMS, and 5 GB data costs 7.20 USD (about 1,000 DZD). Algeria's minimum wage is 20,000 DZD per month. Fiber at 2,999-6,999 DZD represents 15-35% of minimum wage income.

This makes internet expensive compared to developed markets (1-2% of income) but typical for North Africa. Urban households earning above minimum wage find fiber affordable. Rural households with lower incomes struggle with both availability and cost.

Mobile Data Pricing

Mobile prepaid dominates in lower income segments. Data costs dropped in recent years making mobile internet accessible to more users.

5G Rollout

5G launched in Algeria on November 3, 2025, after the government awarded licenses to Mobilis, Djezzy, and Ooredoo in July 2025. Mobilis demonstrated 1.2 Gbps speeds in February 2025 trials. Eight wilayas serve as pilot zones before nationwide expansion. All three operators must achieve full coverage within six years under government requirements.

Ericsson estimates deployment costs of 3-8 billion USD for baseline coverage, with 20-35% additional investment needed for wider reach. The rollout may prioritize profitable urban markets over rural areas. 4G LTE adoption reached 90% of Algeria's 54.87 million mobile subscribers by mid-2025, up from lower levels in previous years.

Fiber Deployment

4G networks cover approximately 90-100% of the population, though rural coverage lags behind urban areas. Fiber-to-the-home grew rapidly with 2 million FTTH subscribers by April 2025, covering 27% of Algerian households.

Algerie Telecom upgraded maximum speeds to 1.2 Gbps in 2025. The government targets fiber availability in all neighborhoods by 2026 and plans to phase out copper lines entirely by 2027. Fiber deployment focuses on urban centers in northern Algeria. Rural areas have minimal fiber penetration.

Algeria operates 200,000 km of state-owned fiber backbone supporting both fixed and mobile networks. International connectivity improved with submarine cable investments. Algeria's internet penetration reached 63.3% in 2025 with 30 million users. Mobile internet drives most new user growth. Fixed broadband serves primarily urban middle and upper income households.