Internet Speeds in Tunisia

🇹🇳 Tunisia broadband benchmarks: median download, upload, ping, fibre penetration, and the ISP pages to check before choosing a plan.

Tunisia Internet Speed Snapshot

Median Download16.2Mbps
Median Upload6.4Mbps
Median Ping27ms
Global Rank#105fixed broadband
Fibre Penetration4.0%of fixed broadband
Monthly Cost$18average

What Internet Is Like in Tunisia

Tunisia has one of the more developed digital economies in North Africa, with a strong tradition of internet usage dating to the early 2000s. Post-revolution reforms opened the telecom market, enabling competition and rapid mobile internet expansion. Tunis and coastal cities have good connectivity, while interior regions rely more heavily on mobile broadband. Tunisia's tech and outsourcing industries are significant drivers of broadband demand.

Tunisia's market is served by Tunisie Telecom (state-owned), Ooredoo Tunisia, and Orange Tunisia. Fixed broadband is primarily ADSL, with fiber rollouts at an early stage. Mobile 4G covers most of the country. International connectivity is via submarine cables in the Mediterranean linking to Europe and other North African countries.

Top ISP Speed Tests in Tunisia

Provider pages include typical download speed, upload speed, ping, plan notes, common issues, and troubleshooting steps. Use them with your own test results to see whether your connection is limited by your plan, Wi-Fi, or the wider provider network.

Provider Download Upload Ping Technology Details
Tunisie Telecom 48 Mbps 22 Mbps 20 ms Fibre (FTTH), VDSL View speed test →
Ooredoo Tunisia 38 Mbps 16 Mbps 22 ms 4G Fixed Wireless, 5G View speed test →
Orange Tunisia 32 Mbps 12 Mbps 24 ms 4G Fixed Wireless, ADSL View speed test →

How to Compare Your Result Against Tunisia

  1. Run a wired speed test first so Wi-Fi does not hide your real line speed.
  2. Compare download and upload separately; many plans have strong download but weak upload.
  3. Check ping and jitter if gaming, video calls, VPNs, or remote desktop feel sluggish.
  4. Test again in the evening to see whether peak-hour ISP congestion is affecting you.
  5. Compare your ISP page against the country median before upgrading or switching.

Tunisia Broadband Notes

  • Tunisia was the first Arab country to suppress internet censorship after the 2011 revolution.
  • Tunis is a growing hub for French-speaking African tech companies and BPO services.
  • 4G LTE covers over 95% of Tunisia's populated areas.
  • Tunisia has a high rate of social media usage relative to its income level.
  • The INT regulates broadband quality and promotes competition.