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Network compatibility Tunisie Telecom

Tunisie Telecom is the incumbent operator in Tunisia and the country's leading telecommunications provider. With over 6 million mobile subscribers, the operator covers the entire Tunisian territory with 4G LTE. This guide lists the frequency bands used and explains how to check whether your phone is compatible.

Updated March 2026 · ~5 min read

Tunisie Telecom frequency bands

Tunisie Telecom operates four LTE bands covering low bands (indoor penetration and rural coverage) and mid bands (urban area capacity).

Technology	Band	Frequency	Primary use
4G LTE	B3	1800 MHz	Primary band, extended coverage
4G LTE	B7	2600 MHz	High capacity, dense urban areas
4G LTE	B8	900 MHz	Rural coverage, indoor penetration
4G LTE	B20	800 MHz	Indoor and rural coverage

Tunisie Telecom also holds 2G (900/1800 MHz) and 3G (900/2100 MHz) spectrum, still active across the entire territory.

How to check your phone's compatibility

Find your IMEI

Dial *#06# on your phone. The first 8 digits form the TAC (Type Allocation Code) that identifies your model.

Look up supported bands

Enter your IMEI or TAC in our TAC Lookup tool to get the list of frequency bands supported by your device.

Compare with Tunisie Telecom bands

Your device should support at minimum B3 + B20 for proper 4G coverage in Tunisia. Band B8 improves rural coverage.

Compatible smartphones for Tunisie Telecom (4G)

These devices support all 4G bands used by Tunisie Telecom:

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

B3/B7/B8/B20 · Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

B3/B7/B8/B20 · A17 Pro

Google Pixel 8 Pro

B3/B7/B8/B20 · Tensor G3

Xiaomi 14 Ultra

B3/B7/B8/B20 · Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Samsung Galaxy A55

B3/B7/B8/B20 · Exynos 1480

Samsung Galaxy A15

B3/B7/B8/B20 · MediaTek Helio G99

Tunisie Telecom network specifics

Incumbent operator

Founded in 1995, Tunisie Telecom is the country's incumbent operator. It has the largest fixed and mobile infrastructure network in Tunisia, with 4G coverage across major cities and tourist areas.

National coverage

Tunisie Telecom covers all 24 Tunisian governorates with 4G LTE. Urban areas (Tunis, Sfax, Sousse, Monastir) benefit from the best performance with B3+B7 carrier aggregation.

Prepaid & tourist plans

Tunisie Telecom offers prepaid SIM cards available in shops and at Tunis-Carthage, Monastir and Djerba airports, with affordable data plans for travellers.

Fixed broadband & fibre

In addition to mobile, Tunisie Telecom is deploying fibre optic (FTTH) in major Tunisian cities, offering fixed-mobile convergence for subscribers.

Frequently asked questions. Tunisie Telecom

What 4G bands does Tunisie Telecom use?

Tunisie Telecom uses four LTE bands in Tunisia: B3 (1800 MHz), B7 (2600 MHz), B8 (900 MHz) and B20 (800 MHz). B3 is the primary coverage band, B20 provides indoor penetration, and B7 delivers capacity in urban areas.

Does Tunisie Telecom offer 5G?

Tunisie Telecom has not yet launched a commercial 5G network. The operator is focused on extending its 4G LTE coverage across the country. 5G trials have been conducted but commercial deployment has not been announced.

Will a phone bought in France work on Tunisie Telecom?

Yes, most French phones work perfectly on Tunisie Telecom since bands B3, B7 and B20 are shared with French operators. Use our TAC Lookup tool to verify that your device supports at minimum B3 and B20.

How can I check Tunisie Telecom coverage?

Tunisie Telecom provides a coverage map on its website tunisietelecom.tn. For more in-depth real-world signal analysis (RSRP, RSRQ, SINR), tools like HiCellTek RF Monitor measure actual field quality band by band.