In Tunisia, a former colony, there is still a strong French influence - not only in the language, but also in the cellular communications segment. The French Orange has controlled a significant part of the market since 2010, the second place in terms of audience coverage is Tunisie Telecom, the third is Ooredoo, a Qatari company with many representative offices in Islamic countries.

All companies are powerful business structures with their own equipment. There are no so-called “tenants” in the country, that is, companies using the power of the leaders. Because of this, cellular tariffs in the country, although one of the best in Africa, are still inferior in cost compared to, say, Egypt.

Communication quality on good level. The only place where there may be problems is the Sahara Desert.

Where is the best place to buy a SIM card?

If you're lucky, you can get a package from Orange (albeit at a rate that's not very favorable for tourists) completely free - the company organizes similar promotions at airports. Otherwise, buy a SIM card local operators Available at any authorized outlets, communication centers and large stores.

Also note that operator sales points are located at almost every hotel. It's very convenient, although the prices are a little high. The standard cost of SIM cards is from 3 to 5 dinars, but special travel packages cost about twice as much.

By the way, you can also use the Internet order for SIM cards from any of the local operators: the package will be delivered directly to your hotel room upon your arrival.

Cellular tariffs for tourists

Tunisian operators offer several tariffs for tourists, among which you can choose good options. For example, an offer from Tunisie Telecom: for 10 euros you immediately receive 10 dinars to your account and preferential rates for calls to Russia (0.15 euros per minute - 0.55 Tunisian dinars, or about 12-14 rubles).

It is worth paying attention to the tourist tariff from Ooredoo: 0.54 dinars per minute of communication with subscribers in Russia, and if necessary, you can call within Tunisia for only 0.2 dinars per minute. As usual, we offer comparison with roaming prices Russian operators, where the cheapest rates start from 60 rubles/min.

How to call Tunisia from Russia

To call, use the Tunisian international prefix - 216.

To mobile phone

We use a phone number with the prefix 216 instead of “eight”.

• For example: +216-000-000-00-00.

To a landline phone

For reference - telephone codes popular resorts:

• Tunisia - the capital of the country of the same name: 71;
• Hammamet - 72;
• Sus - 73;
• Djerba - 75.

The call is made as follows: “intercity access” - beep “exit to international calls" - "country prefix" - "city prefix" - "telephone number". The dialed number to call the capital will look like this:

• 8-beep-10-216-71-1234567.

How to call Russia from Tunisia

You can call Russia not only from a mobile phone, but also either from a landline phone in a hotel (very expensive, about 5 dinars per minute) or from a city payphone. To use the latter, buy a card at any post office or newsstand. The dialing algorithm is the same as for regular landline phones.

To mobile phone

If you are in roaming, you do not need to take any action - just call the number in direct format using “8”. If the call is coming from a Tunisian SIM card, dial the Russian prefix code +7 and then the phone number without “8”.

To a landline phone

Access to the international line when calling from Tunisia is 00. Next is 7 (Russian prefix), the city code and, in fact, the phone number.

Mobile communications in Tunisia are provided by two major operators: Tunisie Telecom and Orange Tunisie. The network covers the entire country and operates uninterruptedly. Problems with mobile communications in Tunisia can only arise in the Sahara; this does not happen in large cities and seaside resorts.

A Russian SIM card in Tunisia will work without problems.

If you need to make a lot of calls home or throughout Tunisia, it is better to purchase a local number. You can buy a SIM card in Tunisia in communication shops or right at the airport. It is more convenient to purchase it upon arrival, because sales points are open 24 hours a day. The prices are not low, but there are a couple of ways to save (read below). To purchase you must present your passport.

SIM cards with prepaid tariffs are in great demand. You don't need to count how much money you'll spend: as soon as the limit runs out, the connection will end.

How to save on mobile communications?

A nice detail - all incoming calls to a local SIM card are free (even from Russia). Tariffs for the calling party depend on the mobile operator; we recommend finding out about them in advance.

There is also an easy way to save on mobile communications in Tunisia - use Skype or instant messengers (for example, WhatsApp) by connecting to wi-fi.

Mobile Internet

Mobile Internet in Tunisia is not very fast and high quality. Despite the fact that the 2G network covers the entire country (and even part of the desert), 3G is only available in large cities, and 4G is an unaffordable luxury for most people.

WiFi

Free wi-fi in Tunisia is available in almost all hotels. If the hotel category is “4 stars” or higher, there will probably be Internet not only in the lobby, but also in the room.

Wi-fi is a competitive advantage of all establishments serving tourists, so the owners of cafes, restaurants and spa salons keep up with the general trend by distributing free megabytes. Sometimes you have to pay to access the Internet in a public place.

Sockets

There will be no problems with sockets in Tunisia - hotels have European sockets (type C) that are familiar to Russians. In some places there are still French sockets (type E), but they are gradually becoming a thing of the past.

If the hotel has Internet access, you can use it for calls. Skype programs, WhatsApp, Viber and the like.

For example, consider Skype. If the interlocutor has Skype, the conversation will be free. Calls from Skype to Russian mobile numbers cost $0.19 for the first and $0.1 for subsequent minutes of conversation. For urban ones – $0.072 and $0.023. You can buy unlimited landline and mobile for $14.

The main problem when using instant messengers in Tunisia is bad connection. Delays in the passage of information packets along the Tunisia-Russia route can exceed a second. In addition, the loss of data packets is high. It's not always possible to have a normal conversation.

Travel SIM

There are “virtual operator” companies in the world. They do not have their own base stations and towers, but they have a package of agreements with all the major cellular companies in the world. Such operators often give the best prices for international calling services by issuing special SIM cards for tourists.

Tunisia is an exception. Calls from GOODLINE or GLOBALSIM cost about 2.5 USD per minute. This option is clearly expensive.

Local SIM

We talked in detail about purchasing and using local SIMs in the article "".

There are three operating in Tunisia large operator mobile communications. Operator #1 is Ooredoo, an international company from Qatar. In second place is the local company Tunisie Telecom and the third operator is Orange.

Theoretically, you can see the name “Tunisiana”, but this is not a real operator, but Ooredoo before the renaming in April 2014.

You can buy a SIM from any of these operators; they all operate on the GSM-900/1800 standard, that is, their SIMs are fully compatible with mobile phones and smartphones purchased in Russia. We recommend an additional phone for this task.

The coverage area is approximately the same; all resorts have base stations all three operators.

With Ooredoo and Orange, a call to Russia costs 0.54 per minute, which is much cheaper than any offer from Russian operators in roaming. Tunisie Telecom has a call price mobile number in Russia – 0.6 dinars per minute.

At resorts, SIM cards are sold in many stores; you just need to tell the seller the word “SIM”, he will understand. Usually, tourists are offered a SIM with the international call service immediately included. In any case, we recommend inserting the card into your phone immediately after purchase and dialing the Russian number. If there are beeps, it means it's working. If they don't work, tell the seller about it.

Hotel landline

Hotel rates can vary greatly, it all depends on the greed of the administration. Perhaps you can call for 0.5 dinars (price from the operator), or maybe the call will cost 10 dinars per minute.

Ask the receptionist in advance to show the rates for international communications, from here decide whether this method is beneficial.

Important! When using Russian SIM

On the vast majority of SIMs, the Internet is now turned on by default. Immediately after landing, the smartphone will start downloading updates, mail and much more. Internet prices in roaming are very high, the phone balance is reset to zero almost instantly, and people with postpaid then receive multi-thousand bills.

Turn off the “data transfer” function in advance so that the Internet does not work at all. If you plan to use your phone only for calls, then do not turn on the “data transfer” function until you return from vacation. If you plan to use the Internet while roaming using one of the options, then first enable the option, and only then turn on the “data transfer” function back.

Russian citizens go abroad on vacation every year. Popular destinations; Türkiye, Egypt, UAE, Tunisia. Mobile operator Beeline has made sure that its subscribers can stay in touch during their holidays.

Those traveling to Tunisia need to know how to optimize expenses in international roaming.

Tunisia is a popular destination, in demand among Russian tourists. Beeline subscribers have the opportunity to connect additional options when going on a trip.

The basic cost of a minute of call from Tunisia is 99 rubles. To optimize costs, the operator offers a number of services, such as:

• "My planet";
• "Planet Zero"
• “The most profitable roaming”;
• and a profitable TP “All for 1800 + roaming” for active users.

How much does it cost to call from Tunisia?

Activation of the “My Planet” option costs 25 rubles. Other services are activated free of charge.

Switching to the “All for 1800 + roaming” tariff plan costs 0 rubles, subscription fee— 1800 rub./month.

How to connect?

Activation special options to reduce prices in international roaming is done with the help of the team *110*0071# - challenge.

"Most favorable tariff” does not require activation, it is connected by default on the first call from popular countries.

Activation of the “Planet Zero” service — *110*331# - challenge; shutdown - *110*331# — call button.

TP “All for 1800 + roaming” is connected through your personal account on the company’s website or you can call the number 0674002017 , where the operator will help you connect the tariff.

When traveling outside the country, do not forget to turn off unlimited internet options. Most tourists are advised not to use the Internet during their trip to avoid excessive costs.

How to disable?

You can cancel the tariff by changing your plan. To disable roaming options, use the command *110*0070# - challenge.

Conclusion

The options and TP offered by the Beeline operator help reduce the cost of communication services during trips abroad and allow you to stay in touch with family and friends.

Before traveling to Tunisian beaches and resorts, you should take care of calling your family and friends. The need may arise to make business calls, which may also require serious financial costs. mobile communications. Before your trip, activate MTS Tunisia roaming. Read the terms of cooperation in advance.

When traveling abroad, choose a cellular communication format that is affordable and convenient in terms of options. Using local tariffs in Tunisia is not always beneficial for visitors from Russia. It is best to use the roaming service after familiarizing yourself with the terms and conditions ahead of time. It is recommended to choose a TP based on personal needs - business conversations, communication with loved ones, surfing the Internet, etc.

In order to use one of the presented options for traveling to Tunisia, you must activate the following services:

1. International access.
2. National roaming.

To do this, contact the support service by phone: 0890 or visit the company office. An easier way is the USSD command *111#. You can connect using mobile application or personal account on the company's official website. Most mobile operator clients prefer to select a suitable TP with the help of company employees. Thanks to their experience, it is possible to select the most suitable and most profitable option that will meet the needs of the subscriber and his financial capabilities.

MTS roaming in Tunisia abroad - tariffs in 2019

To profitably use TP abroad, it is recommended to connect the following options, which make mobile communications and the Internet much cheaper:

• Everywhere is like home (5 rubles/day) - to activate, send an SMS with the text 3333 to number 111.
• Smart TOP – included 1600 free minutes, 7 GB of traffic and 1600 SMS.

If you do not enable additional options, then the cost of calls in Tunisia will be 250 rubles. per minute, 19 rub. for SMS and 30 rub. per kb.

Services

To use advantageous international calls, you should connect additional option, which is provided in accordance with the following conditions:

1. Monthly fee – 50 rubles. (debited from the account upon connection).
2. International calls in Tunisia – only 25 rubles/min.

If the selected tariff provides for lower prices for the service used, then charging will be carried out in favor of the company’s client. To access the network, you can activate the BIT option abroad. This option is indispensable for use Email and messengers.

To connect, dial *111*2224#.

MTS roaming costs in Tunisia

Almost everything tariff plans interact with additional services, which are provided by the mobile operator. To use the options, you must connect easy roaming or activate international access.