Tunisia Speed Test - Check Tunisie Telecom, Ooredoo

Tunisia ranks 4th in Africa for mobile internet speed with 67.8% penetration and 8.1 million users. Median mobile download speed reaches 27.12 Mbps with 14.09 Mbps upload as of December 2024. Fixed broadband averages 26.6 Mbps from Tunisie Telecom's network. Three operators (Tunisie Telecom, Ooredoo, Orange Tunisia) launched commercial 5G in February 2025 after receiving licenses in November 2024. 4G LTE covers 99.8% of remote areas and almost 100% of urban zones. Fiber subscriptions grew to 111,684 by March 2025, with Topnet controlling 50.6% of the fiber market. Tunisie Telecom rolled out over 61,000 km of optical fiber linking 90% of its 4G base stations. Test your connection to verify speeds during peak hours, especially as 5G infrastructure expands across urban centers.

Internet in Tunisia

Tunisia operates a state-dominated telecommunications market with three major operators. Tunisie Telecom (state-owned) leads infrastructure with 61,000 km of fiber optic cable. Ooredoo Tunisia (formerly Tunisiana) and Orange Tunisia compete in mobile and fixed markets.

Topnet, owned by Tunisie Telecom, dominates retail fiber with 50.6% market share among 111,684 total fiber subscribers as of March 2025. Tunisie Telecom holds 17.3% direct fiber market share, Ooredoo controls 19.2%, and Orange Tunisia holds 3.2%. Smaller ISPs (BEE, Hexabyte, Nety, Globalnet) split the remaining market.

Fixed broadband subscriptions remain low compared to mobile. Mobile broadband drives connectivity with 8.1 million users. 4G LTE reached 91% population coverage by 2021 and now covers 99.8% of remote areas.

All three operators launched 5G simultaneously in February 2025 using 5 MHz in 700 MHz band and 100 MHz in 3.5 GHz band per operator. Tunisia expects 50% population 5G access by 2027 (6 million people). The White Zones program (2017-2020) extended mobile broadband to 94 rural areas, reaching 180,000 residents, 164 schools, and 59 health centers.

Digital Tunisia 2025 national strategy aims to accelerate broadband rollout and digitization. Tunisia ranks 4th in Africa for mobile speed but dropped from 47th to 72nd globally between April and December 2024 as infrastructure struggled with growing demand despite 5G launch.

Internet Infrastructure in Tunisia

Tunisia connects to the global internet through submarine cables landing on the Mediterranean coast. The country has developed North Africa's most advanced telecommunications infrastructure. Tunisie Telecom manages the backbone network with 61,000 km of fiber optic cable.

90% of Tunisie Telecom's 4G base stations connect via fiber backhaul, enabling faster speeds and lower latency. Fiber-to-the-home deployment began in major cities.

Tunisie Telecom aims to expand FTTH from 100,000 connections in 2022 to 500,000 by 2025. Fiber coverage concentrates in Greater Tunis, Sfax, Sousse, and select smaller cities like Gabes and Tataouine. Topnet (Tunisie Telecom subsidiary) leads retail fiber sales with 56,477 subscribers.

Tunisie Telecom introduced Fiber-to-the-Room (FTTR) service in 2025, extending fiber connectivity into every room for faster and more stable coverage than traditional FTTH. Mobile infrastructure provides primary internet access. 4G LTE covers 91% of population nationally, with 99.8% coverage in remote areas and near 100% in urban zones.

5G launched February 2025 with strong urban coverage. Tunisie Telecom's 5G network boasts near-complete urban coverage backed by extensive fiber infrastructure. Each operator received 5 MHz in 700 MHz band and 100 MHz in 3.5 GHz band.

Spectrum licensing occurred September 2024, licenses granted November 2024, commercial launch February 2025. By 2027, 6 million Tunisians (50% population) are expected to access 5G. Urban areas along the coast (Tunis, Sfax, Sousse, Monastir, Bizerte) have the strongest infrastructure. Interior and southern regions (Kasserine, Gafsa, Tozeur, Tataouine) depend more on mobile with limited fiber.

Internet Speed: Urban vs Rural Tunisia

Urban Areas

Tunis, Sfax, and Sousse dominate Tunisia's internet landscape. These coastal cities have fiber coverage from Topnet, Tunisie Telecom, Ooredoo, and Orange Tunisia. 5G launched in February 2025 with strong urban coverage from all three operators.

4G LTE reaches almost 100% urban coverage. Fiber speeds range 20-100 Mbps depending on plan. Mobile speeds average 27.12 Mbps download and 14.09 Mbps upload.

Greater Tunis has the widest fiber coverage with Tunisie Telecom and Topnet networks. Sfax has growing fiber availability. Internet cafes remain common for users without home connections.

Peak congestion during evening hours can reduce speeds. Mid-tier coastal cities like Monastir, Sousse, Nabeul, and Bizerte have 4G LTE coverage and expanding fiber in city centers. 2-3 ISP choices available.

Rural Areas

Speeds range 10-50 Mbps on fiber, 15-30 Mbps on 4G. 5G coverage limited to central areas. Rural Tunisia faces a digital divide between coastal and interior regions. 4G LTE reaches 99.8% of remote areas but speeds are slower than urban zones.

Interior provinces (Kasserine, Sidi Bouzid, Siliana, Kef) and southern regions (Gafsa, Kebili, Tozeur, Tataouine) have limited fiber outside main towns.

The White Zones program connected 94 rural areas with mobile broadband, reaching 180,000 residents, 164 schools, and 59 health centers by May 2020. Agricultural areas and desert regions rely on 3G or 4G mobile.

Urban Areas

Fiber is rare outside regional capitals. Satellite internet remains an option for remote locations. Urban areas, especially northern and coastal regions, enjoy far better access than the isolated interior.

Internet Providers & Speed in Tunisia

Tunisie Telecom dominates Tunisia's internet market as the state-owned incumbent operator. The company operates 61,000 km of fiber optic cable linking 90% of its 4G base stations.

Tunisie Telecom

Tunisie Telecom provides fixed broadband averaging 26.6 Mbps, the fastest in Tunisia for 2025. The company launched Fiber-to-the-Room service extending fiber into every room for improved coverage.

Tunisie Telecom's subsidiary Topnet controls 50.6% of the retail fiber market with 56,477 subscribers out of 111,684 total as of March 2025. 4G LTE coverage reaches 99.8% of remote areas and near 100% urban. 5G launched February 2025 with near-complete urban coverage.

Tunisie Telecom targets 500,000 FTTH connections by 2025, up from 100,000 in 2022. Ooredoo Tunisia (formerly Tunisiana) ranks second in the market. Ooredoo holds 19.2% of the fiber subscriber market with 21,443 customers.

Ooredoo achieved the fastest data upload speed at 15.1 Mbps in 2025. The company offers mobile data bundles and fixed wireless services. 4G LTE covers major population centers. 5G launched February 2025 using 5 MHz in 700 MHz and 100 MHz in 3.5 GHz bands.

Ooredoo

Ooredoo competes aggressively on mobile data pricing. Orange Tunisia (formerly Orange Tunisie) entered the market later and holds smaller market share. Orange controls 3.2% of fiber subscribers with 3,574 customers.

The company

The company provides 4G mobile broadband and fixed services in urban areas. 5G launched February 2025 alongside competitors. Orange targets younger users with data-focused mobile plans.

Smaller ISPs include Globalnet, BEE, Hexabyte, and Nety. These providers resell infrastructure or serve niche markets. Combined they hold about 10% of the fiber market.

Topnet dominates retail fiber but Tunisie Telecom's direct fiber service (17.3% share) and Ooredoo's growing presence create competition. Most Tunisians access internet via mobile prepaid plans rather than fixed broadband due to lower cost and wider coverage.

Internet Speed by Region in Tunisia

Greater Tunis (Tunis, Ariana, Ben Arous, Manouba)

Tunisia's best-connected region. Fiber available from Topnet, Tunisie Telecom, Ooredoo, and Orange Tunisia. Speeds 20-100 Mbps on fiber plans. 5G coverage launched February 2025 across city center and suburbs. 4G LTE universal. Mobile speeds average 27.12 Mbps download, 14.09 Mbps upload. Tunisie Telecom's Fiber-to-the-Room service available in select areas. Internet cafes common. Peak congestion 8pm-11pm reduces speeds 15-25%. Rent for modest apartment TND 500-600 makes home internet a significant expense against minimum wage TND 448-528.

Coastal Cities (Sfax, Sousse, Monastir, Bizerte, Nabeul)

Second-tier connectivity after Greater Tunis. Sfax has strong fiber from Tunisie Telecom and Topnet. Sousse and Monastir have growing fiber in city centers. 4G LTE covers coastal towns and tourist areas. 5G launched in major city centers February 2025. Speeds 15-50 Mbps typical on fiber. Mobile speeds slightly below national average in smaller towns. Business districts have best infrastructure. Coastal areas benefit from proximity to submarine cable landing stations. Bizerte and Nabeul have expanding 4G and limited fiber.

Interior North (Kef, Siliana, Kasserine, Sidi Bouzid)

Limited fiber outside regional capitals. 4G LTE covers 99.8% of remote areas per Tunisie Telecom data but speeds slower than urban zones. 3G backup in mountain areas. White Zones program connected 94 rural areas including interior communities. Schools and health centers gained broadband access. Mobile dominates internet access. Fixed broadband rare outside cities. Agricultural regions depend on mobile data bundles. Speeds 10-20 Mbps typical on 4G. No 5G coverage expected until 2026-2027.

South (Gafsa, Tozeur, Kebili, Tataouine, Gabes)

Lowest connectivity in Tunisia. Gabes and Tataouine gained fiber in recent projects but coverage limited. Desert and oasis regions rely on 3G or 4G mobile. Speeds 5-15 Mbps common. Tourist areas (Tozeur, Djerba) have better 4G for hotels and resorts. Remote desert areas may drop to 2G. Satellite internet option for isolated locations. Mining towns (Gafsa) have basic fiber. White Zones program reached some southern communities. 5G not expected before 2027 outside regional capitals.

Internet Pricing in Tunisia

Mobile Data Pricing

Internet pricing in Tunisia ranges from affordable mobile data to more expensive fixed broadband. Mobile data costs TND 3.66 (USD 1.28) per 1 GB on average as of 2023. Postpaid 4G plans cost around TND 25 (USD 10.45) for 25 GB monthly data. Prepaid bundles are more common due to lower upfront cost.

Fixed Broadband Pricing

ADSL fixed broadband costs TND 15-28 monthly depending on speed. 4 Mbps plans cost TND 15 (USD 5), 8 Mbps costs TND 20 (USD 6.60), 12 Mbps costs TND 25 (USD 8.20), and 20 Mbps costs TND 28 (USD 9.20). Wireless fixed internet (WAFFI) costs more.

Affordability

10 Mbps plans cost TND 40 (USD 13.20), 20 Mbps costs TND 48 (USD 16), 50 Mbps costs TND 99 (USD 32.70), and 100 Mbps costs TND 143 (USD 47.50). Tunisia has among the lowest broadband prices in Africa per dollar but prices are high relative to local income.

Average monthly salary is TND 1,570 (USD 530). Minimum wage (SMIG) is TND 448-528 depending on work hours. Low earners make TND 500 (USD 168) while high earners reach TND 8,333 (USD 2,811). A single person's monthly expenses excluding rent average TND 1,400, more than double minimum wage.

Mobile Data Pricing

Rent in central Tunis averages TND 500-600 for a one-bedroom apartment. Internet at TND 15-143/month represents 3-27% of minimum wage or 1-9% of average salary depending on plan type. Mobile data bundles at TND 25-50/month fit budgets better than expensive wireless fixed plans at TND 99-143/month.

Fixed Broadband Pricing

Most Tunisians use mobile prepaid rather than fixed broadband. Urban workers with average income can afford fiber. Rural residents on minimum wage struggle to justify home internet costs.

Network Technology in Tunisia

5G Rollout

Tunisia launched commercial 5G in February 2025, three months after operators received licenses in November 2024. All three major operators (Tunisie Telecom, Ooredoo, Orange Tunisia) launched simultaneously. Each operator received 5 MHz in 700 MHz band and 100 MHz in 3.5 GHz band. 5G achieves near-complete urban coverage in major cities.

Fiber Deployment

Tunisie Telecom's 5G network benefits from 61,000 km fiber backbone linking 90% of 4G base stations. By 2027, 50% of Tunisia's population (6 million people) is expected to have 5G access. Tunisia ranked 4th in Africa for mobile speed in December 2024 at 27.12 Mbps.

5G Rollout

The country peaked at 47th globally in April 2024 after 5G launch but dropped to 72nd by December as infrastructure struggled to meet growing demand. Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia all jumped rankings in 2024-2025 due to 5G rollouts.

Fiber Deployment

4G LTE deployment reached 91% population coverage by 2021. Current coverage is 99.8% in remote areas and near 100% in urban zones. By 2021, 98.9% of population had at least 2G coverage. Fiber-to-the-home subscriptions grew to 111,684 by March 2025. Topnet (Tunisie Telecom subsidiary) controls 50.6% with 56,477 customers.

Tunisie Telecom's direct fiber service holds 17.3% (19,301 customers). Ooredoo has 19.2% (21,443 customers). Orange Tunisia holds 3.2% (3,574 customers). Tunisie Telecom targets 500,000 FTTH connections by end 2025, up from 100,000 in 2022.

Fiber-to-the-Room (FTTR) launched in 2025, extending fiber into every room for better coverage than traditional FTTH. Digital Tunisia 2025 national strategy aims to accelerate broadband rollout and digitization.

5G Rollout

The White Zones program (2017-2020) extended mobile broadband to 94 rural areas, reaching 180,000 residents, 164 schools, and 59 health centers by May 2020. Fixed broadband penetration remains low compared to mobile due to higher costs and limited coverage. Mobile prepaid dominates with over 8 million users on 3G, 4G, and now 5G networks.

How to Choose an ISP in Tunisia

Several factors determine the best provider at your address in Tunisia. Check coverage, compare pricing, and test speeds before signing a contract.

Check fiber availability at your address

Visit Topnet, Tunisie Telecom, Ooredoo, and Orange Tunisia websites to verify coverage. Fiber delivers the most consistent speeds (20-100 Mbps) for remote work and streaming.

Compare fiber plans and pricing

Topnet controls 50.6% of the fiber market and often offers competitive pricing as Tunisie Telecom's subsidiary. Tunisie Telecom averaged 26.6 Mbps download (fastest in Tunisia for 2025). Ooredoo achieved 15.1 Mbps upload (fastest upload speed). Fiber plans range TND 25-143/month depending on speed.

Consider 5G fixed wireless if fiber

unavailable.

Mobile data for light

users.

Test during peak hours before committing

Run a speed test between 8pm and 11pm when networks are busiest. Compare results against your plan's advertised speed.

Greater Tunis and Sfax have widest coverage. Coastal cities have growing availability. Interior and southern regions have limited fiber outside regional capitals.

If you use under 25 GB/month, mobile prepaid costs TND 25 for 4G postpaid plans. Mobile data costs TND 3.66 per GB on average. Cheaper than fixed broadband but limited data.

Tunisia ranked 4th in Africa but infrastructure struggles with growing demand, causing the country to drop from 47th to 72nd globally between April and December 2024. Cancel if speeds consistently fall below 70% of advertised rates during peak times.

Compare Internet Providers in Tunisia

The table below shows top providers by connection type and maximum advertised speed.

Provider	Type	Max Speed
Tunisie Telecom	fiber	1000 Mbps
GlobalNet	fiber	100 Mbps
Topnet	fiber	100 Mbps

Test Your Connection Speed

Run a speed test to verify your Tunisia provider delivers advertised speeds. Test during peak evening hours for the most accurate results.

Internet Providers in Tunisia

Compare internet speeds across major providers in Tunisia. Click on a provider to test your connection.

Tunisia Speed Test FAQ

How do I test my internet speed in Tunisia?

Click the Start Test button on this page to measure your download speed, upload speed, and ping latency. For accurate results on fiber, connect your device directly to the router using an ethernet cable. Close background apps including streaming services, downloads, and cloud backups. Test during peak hours between 8pm and 11pm when networks are busiest to see real-world performance. The test takes about 30 seconds. Compare your result against your plan's advertised speed. If you consistently get below 70% of your paid speed, contact your ISP. Tunisia's infrastructure struggled to keep pace with growing demand in late 2024, causing the country to drop from 47th to 72nd globally between April and December despite 5G launch, so testing during peak hours reveals actual performance.

What is the average internet speed in Tunisia?

Tunisia's median mobile download speed is 27.12 Mbps with 14.09 Mbps upload according to Ookla data from December 2024, ranking 4th in Africa. Fixed broadband averages 26.6 Mbps from Tunisie Telecom's network, the fastest provider in Tunisia for 2025. Ooredoo achieved the fastest upload speed at 15.1 Mbps. Speeds vary by technology and location. Urban areas (Tunis, Sfax, Sousse) with fiber or 5G reach 30-100 Mbps. Rural areas on 4G average 15-25 Mbps. Interior and southern regions may see 5-15 Mbps on 3G or slower 4G. 5G launched in February 2025 with near-complete urban coverage from all three operators. Run a speed test to see how your connection compares.

Which ISP has the fastest internet in Tunisia?

Tunisie Telecom recorded the fastest fixed broadband speeds in Tunisia during 2025 with 26.6 Mbps average download. Ooredoo achieved the fastest upload speed at 15.1 Mbps. For fiber subscriptions, Topnet (owned by Tunisie Telecom) dominates with 50.6% market share and 56,477 customers out of 111,684 total fiber subscribers as of March 2025. All three major operators (Tunisie Telecom, Ooredoo, Orange Tunisia) launched 5G simultaneously in February 2025 with near-complete urban coverage. Actual performance varies by location, the plan you select, and network congestion during peak evening hours 8pm-11pm. Tunisia dropped from 47th to 72nd globally between April and December 2024 as infrastructure struggled with growing demand despite 5G rollout.

Is fiber internet available in Tunisia?

Fiber-to-the-home is available in Greater Tunis, Sfax, Sousse, and select smaller cities like Gabes and Tataouine. Tunisia had 111,684 fiber subscriptions as of March 2025. Topnet (Tunisie Telecom subsidiary) leads with 50.6% market share and 56,477 customers. Tunisie Telecom operates 61,000 km of fiber optic cable linking 90% of its 4G base stations. The company targets 500,000 FTTH connections by end 2025, up from 100,000 in 2022. Tunisie Telecom launched Fiber-to-the-Room service in 2025, extending fiber into every room for better coverage. Check coverage with Topnet, Tunisie Telecom, Ooredoo, and Orange Tunisia for your specific address. Coastal cities have growing coverage. Interior and southern regions have limited fiber outside regional capitals. Rural areas depend on 4G LTE, which covers 99.8% of remote areas.

How much does internet cost in Tunisia?

Mobile data costs TND 3.66 per GB on average. Postpaid 4G plans cost around TND 25 for 25 GB monthly. ADSL fixed broadband ranges TND 15-28/month (4-20 Mbps). Wireless fixed internet (WAFFI) costs TND 40-143/month (10-100 Mbps). Fiber plans typically range TND 25-99/month depending on speed and provider. At average salary TND 1,570/month or minimum wage TND 448-528/month, internet represents 3-27% of minimum wage or 1-9% of average salary depending on plan type. Tunisia has among the lowest broadband prices in Africa per dollar but prices are high relative to local income. Most Tunisians use mobile prepaid data rather than fixed broadband due to lower upfront cost and wider 4G coverage (99.8% remote areas, 100% urban). Installation fees may apply for fiber. Competition among three operators helps keep mobile data pricing lower than fixed services.