Algeria 5G Performance: Mobilis, Djezzy, Ooredoo Compete on Speed, Reliability and Market Share

Why It Matters

The speed and reliability gains reshape Algeria’s telecom landscape, accelerating the shift from 4G‑dominant prepaid services toward higher‑value 5G offerings and intensifying operator competition.

Key Takeaways

• National average download speed rose to 40.9 Mbps after 5G launch
• Algiers leads with 102.6 Mbps, far above other cities
• Mobilis holds 42.4% market share; Djezzy 31.6%, Ooredoo 25.9%
• Ooredoo’s 5G usage reaches 76% of Algiers test samples
• Mobilis records lowest blocked call rate at 0.58%

Pulse Analysis

Algeria’s telecom sector entered a new growth phase in late 2025 when Mobilis, Djezzy and Ooredoo rolled out commercial 5G services on the 3.5 GHz band. The mid‑band allocation, complemented by refarmed 900 MHz and 1800 MHz spectrum, enabled operators to deliver markedly higher throughput while preserving broad coverage. This spectrum strategy mirrors global trends where carriers balance capacity and reach, positioning Algeria to catch up with regional peers that adopted 5G earlier.

Performance data from Ookla and RootMetrics shows the impact on user experience. The national average download speed jumped from 23.6 Mbps in early 2025 to 40.9 Mbps by year‑end, while Algiers recorded a peak of 102.6 Mbps—more than double the national average. Reliability scores between 968 and 991 underscore a stable network, with Djezzy excelling in uplink success and Ooredoo leading in downlink task completion. Voice metrics also improved, as Mobilis achieved the lowest blocked call rate (0.58%) despite a slightly slower call setup time. These gains translate into faster streaming, smoother video calls, and more reliable enterprise connectivity.

The competitive dynamics are reshaping market share and service models. Mobilis remains the leader with 42.4% share, followed by Djezzy (31.6%) and Ooredoo (25.9%). Yet Ooredoo’s aggressive rollout is evident in its 76% 5G usage share in Algiers test samples, suggesting a strategic push to capture high‑value customers. With 95.6% of subscribers on prepaid plans and 4G still accounting for 88.8% of traffic, the market presents ample room for 5G‑driven upsell opportunities. Analysts expect sustained capital expenditure to expand mid‑band coverage, which could further tilt the performance leadership toward operators that can combine speed, reliability, and broader service bundles.