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Watching Algerian channels live from France and abroad

channelsPar Mondial TV·10 November 20265 min read

Following the evening news from Algiers, catching your favourite cooking shows, sharing a drama series with parents back home: for hundreds of thousands of families living in France or elsewhere, Algerian channels are much more than entertainment. They are a daily link with the language, the news and the culture. The good news is that you no longer need a satellite dish or dubious workarounds. With Mondial TV, Algerian channels can be watched live and legally on your TV, smartphone or computer. Here is everything you need to know to enjoy them, whether you are in Marseille, Lyon, Paris or travelling.

The Algerian channels in the package

Mondial TV brings together more than 200 French and international channels, including more than fifteen public and private Algerian channels. Enough to cover the whole family’s needs, from news to entertainment.

Public television

ENTV, the long-standing flagship of public television, for major national events and the news.
Canal Algérie, the French-language public channel, widely watched by the diaspora.
Algérie 3 (A3), aimed at Arabic-speaking audiences.
Algérie 4, the Amazigh-language (Tamazight) channel.
Algérie 5, devoted to the Quran and religious programmes.

Private channels

The Algerian broadcasting landscape has grown considerably with the arrival of private channels. You will find Echourouk TV and Echourouk News, Ennahar TV, El Bilad TV, El Djazair N1, El Hayat TV, El Fadjr TV, Bahia TV and Al Magharibia, among others. Rolling news, debates, drama series, current affairs magazines, comedy: each has its own style and audience. Food lovers will not want to miss Samira TV, entirely dedicated to cooking, and the Berbère channel rounds off the offer in the Amazigh language.

The detailed, up-to-date list is on our page of live Algerian channels. If your family also has ties to Morocco or Tunisia, take a look at the Moroccan channels and the Tunisian channels in the package.

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Watching from France: simple and 100% legal

Mondial TV is a subscription streaming TV service, fully legal and with no commitment. In practice, all you need is an internet connection and a compatible screen:

On your TV: through Android TV, Google TV or Apple TV, by installing the Mondial TV app.
On smartphones and tablets: the Mondial TV app goes with you all around the house.
On a computer: the Web TV works directly in your browser, with nothing to install.

One account can be used on up to 5 devices. Handy when the parents are watching the news on the living-room TV and the children prefer the tablet. To understand what sets an authorised service apart from a pirate offer, our article on legal TV streaming explains it all.

From abroad: what you need to know

Going on holiday, travelling for work or living elsewhere in Europe? Your Mondial TV account comes with you, with one important point: some channels may only be available in certain territories, because of broadcasting rights. In other words, the list of channels you can access may vary slightly from one country to another.

It is worth remembering that using a VPN to change your location is prohibited by our terms and conditions of sale. It is best to check what will be available at your destination before you leave. Our tips on watching your favourite channels anywhere and on watching TV legally on holiday will help you prepare your trip. If in doubt, our FAQ covers the most common situations.

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The big moments to watch live

Certain times of the year give Algerian channels a special flavour.

The month of Ramadan

Every year, on dates set by the lunar calendar, Ramadan is the high season of Algerian television. Channels compete with drama series, sitcoms, game shows and cooking programmes, often broadcast around the time of breaking the fast. For many diaspora families, watching the same programmes as relatives in Algeria is a way of sharing this very special month.

News and major events

Elections, national holidays, cultural events, sports news: news channels such as Echourouk News and Ennahar TV let you follow what is happening back home live, with a perspective European media do not always offer. To round things off, the package also includes international news channels in Arabic, such as France 24 Arabic and BBC Arabic.

Food and culture

Traditional recipes, festive pastries, chaabi or rai music, programmes about heritage: Algerian channels are also a wonderful way to pass on a culture to younger family members born and raised far from the country.

Our tips for the best experience

Set up your favourites: group your preferred Algerian channels so you can reach them instantly, without scrolling through the whole package.
Use live pause: a phone call, a meal to serve, and the programme waits for you.
Check your connection: around 5 Mb/s is enough for standard definition, and 10 Mb/s is recommended for HD. An Ethernet cable between your router and the TV often improves stability.
Switch between screens: start on the TV, carry on on your phone.

To get off to a good start, our guide to subscription, login and the app takes you through it step by step.

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Which plan should you choose?

Every plan gives access to the whole package, Algerian channels included:

The 2-week trial for €0.99, then €9.90/month with no commitment: ideal for checking that everything works at home. Discover the trial.
The monthly plan at €9.90/month, with no commitment, cancel at any time.
The annual plan at €79/year, a saving of €39.80 compared with twelve months, perfect for covering the whole year, Ramadan included.

Payment is secure, by bank card or PayPal. Compare the plans on our plans page and, wherever you are, bring back the sights and sounds of home.

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