Basics[]
In Djibouti there is only one operator active:
- Djibouti Telecom (Evatis)
Djibouti is one of the last countries in the world allowing its national telco Djibouti Telecom (DT) a monopoly on all telecom services, including fixed lines, mobile, internet and broadband. The lack of competition has meant that prices are not so cheap for African standards.
Their signal covers most parts of country and where 3G is available, reasonable speeds of up to 7 Mbps can be expected.
Djibouti Telecom (Evatis)[]
The company has both a CDMA and a GSM network. The CDMA Network is used to provide the users with a "fixed" line and their phone numbers start with a 2. The GSM network used to be marketed under the name Evatis and all mobile numbers start with 77.
The network operates on 900 MHz, for 2G and also for 3G, that has been available since 2012. 4G/LTE is being tested since March 2016, not launched yet, but constantly announced.
Availability[]
The standard, micro and nano SIM card costs DJF 1000. To get a SIM card, you need to bring a valid ID (such as passport) and visit a Djibouti Telecom or any electronics shop.
Top-up vouchers are available in the values between DJF 500 and DJF 10,000, of which the higher values will give extra bonus credits. Type *168# to check the remaining balance.
Data packages[]
The base rate is DJF 15 per MB. The following packages are available via *164# that contain data. The packages cannot be combined. Via *165# you can check the remaining balance of the packages you are using.
| Package | Volumes | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express | 1 GB | 1 day | DJF 200 |
| Decouverte | 5 GB | 3 day | DJF 500 |
| Evasion | 12 GB | 7 days | DJF 1000 |
| Confort | 20 GB | 30 days | DJF 3000 |
| Classic | 35 mins, 100 MB
50 SMS |
30 days | DJF 500 |
| Medium | 70 mins, 200 MB
100 SMS |
30 days | DJF 1000 |
| Premium | 155 mins, 400 MB
250 SMS |
30 days | DJF 2000 |
More information[]
- APN: dtinternet
- Website in French: djiboutitelecom.dj