I am in Hurghada – which SIM?
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Which SIM fits your Egypt trip?
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Find the SIM or eSIM that fits your trip, data use and destination.
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Plan overview
No false precision on prices.
Plans change frequently. Only officially verified figures are presented as facts; everything else is clearly marked.
Current tourist plans are being verified.
Always confirm the plan name, data, validity, total price and hotspot before paying.
Four networks, no universal winner
Choose for your specific trip.
Vodafone Egypt
Suitable depending on location, shop access, package and device. Verify every current detail with the provider.
● Price and validity are not currently officially confirmedOfficial provider information ↗
Orange Egypt
Suitable depending on location, shop access, package and device. Verify every current detail with the provider.
● Price and validity are not currently officially confirmedOfficial provider information ↗
e& Egypt
Suitable depending on location, shop access, package and device. Verify every current detail with the provider.
● Price and validity are not currently officially confirmedOfficial provider information ↗
WE
Suitable depending on location, shop access, package and device. Verify every current detail with the provider.
● Price and validity are not currently officially confirmedOfficial provider information ↗Plan overview
Four providers at a glance
| Provider | eSIM | Airport | Confirmed prices | Hotspot | Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vodafone Egypt | 🟡 Price and validity are not currently officially confirmed | 🟡 Price and validity are not currently officially confirmed | 🔴 Price and validity are not currently officially confirmed | 🟡 Price and validity are not currently officially confirmed | Official provider information ↗ |
| Orange Egypt | 🟡 Price and validity are not currently officially confirmed | 🟡 Price and validity are not currently officially confirmed | 🔴 Price and validity are not currently officially confirmed | 🟡 Price and validity are not currently officially confirmed | Official provider information ↗ |
| e& Egypt | 🟡 Price and validity are not currently officially confirmed | 🟡 Price and validity are not currently officially confirmed | 🔴 Price and validity are not currently officially confirmed | 🟡 Price and validity are not currently officially confirmed | Official provider information ↗ |
| WE | 🟡 Price and validity are not currently officially confirmed | 🟡 Price and validity are not currently officially confirmed | 🔴 Price and validity are not currently officially confirmed | 🟡 Price and validity are not currently officially confirmed | Official provider information ↗ |
Profiles
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Data calculator
How much data do I need?
Practical guideline15–20 GB
After purchase
I have my SIM. What next?
- Have the Egyptian SIM activated and tested in the shop.
- Select it for mobile data.
- Turn off data roaming on your home SIM.
- Keep WhatsApp registered to your existing number.
- Test hotspot, data balance and package status.
- Install the official network app and keep your receipt.
Buying assistant
Is this shop safe?
Use an official or clearly authorised outlet. Confirm the exact plan and final price before paying.
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eSIM
eSIM or physical SIM?
Local eSIM
Egyptian number with digital activation; registration is still required.
Travel eSIM
Convenient data before arrival, often without an Egyptian phone number.
Physical SIM
Widely compatible and easy to verify in an official shop.
WhatsApp & Dual SIM
Your WhatsApp number stays the same.
Use the Egyptian SIM for data and keep WhatsApp registered to your existing number. Disable roaming on your home SIM.
IMEI
Will my foreign phone work in Egypt?
Device-registration rules can change. Check IMEI notices only through official Egyptian authorities and keep travel and purchase documents.
Immediate help
My SIM is not working.
Toggle flight mode, confirm the Egyptian SIM is selected for data, then check package status in the official app.
Destination guides
Decide before you arrive.
Where to buy, what to bring and what to check at the shop.
Hurghada
Always confirm the plan name, data, validity, total price and hotspot before paying.
Cairo
Always confirm the plan name, data, validity, total price and hotspot before paying.
Sharm El Sheikh
Always confirm the plan name, data, validity, total price and hotspot before paying.
Dahab
Always confirm the plan name, data, validity, total price and hotspot before paying.
Marsa Alam
Always confirm the plan name, data, validity, total price and hotspot before paying.
Luxor
Always confirm the plan name, data, validity, total price and hotspot before paying.
Alexandria
Always confirm the plan name, data, validity, total price and hotspot before paying.