Charging your mobile etc. in Tunisia

travelfan · #1 (**permalink**) 01-05-07

Is it OK to just use an ordinary adaptor to charge mobile phone and camcorder battery in Tunisia or do I need anything extra ? Any advise appreciated. Also, what should I expect to pay for a SIM in Hammamet.

Kris · #2 (**permalink**) 01-05-07

No problem I just use a travel adapter with no issues :-)

As for the sim prices they start at about 5 dinars +

travelfan · #3 (**permalink**) 02-05-07

Thanks Kris.

ninikins · #4 (**permalink**) 29-10-07

Where do you buy sims? Are there regulra phone shops? SIlly question maybe but I really want to know.

kellyc · #5 (**permalink**) 29-10-07

Hi you can buy sim cards from Tunisiana shops which there are plenty and some smaller places, they do have lots of phone shops

Kris · #6 (**permalink**) 29-10-07

Yep give you passport to the person behind the desk ad you get a sim they will do the form for you and then you up and running within 30-60 mins.

kellyc · #7 (**permalink**) 30-10-07

Hi,

You can also use your tunisian sim card in the UK, as Tunisiana is linked with T-mobile, Orange and Vodafone, you just let them know that you may use it in Uk or roaming, however I do this when I visit the UK but it is very expensive to text and call from the UK, though for the Tunisians to text to you on the sim card its not too bad. Probably makes no difference for some people but just to let you know as for me personally I only now use my Tunisian sim card as I live here and just saves the hassle of changing numbers when I go home to visit.

Grace 111 · #8 (**permalink**) 02-11-07

It's good to know about roaming charges when you are traveling there. I got a prepaid one that I use. The part I like is no hidden charges. You pay up front for what you use.

ninikins · #9 (**permalink**) 03-11-07

THats what I thought with my prepaid. Till they post-chared me with an extra bill after a trip abroad.

sammohanty · #10 (**permalink**) 05-11-07

Is it possible to get one inside the airport?