eSIM for Egypt
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Egypt eSIM plans start at $5.99. 9 prepaid packages cover 1 GB to 20 GB plus daily-unlimited over 3 to 30 days. Data runs on Orange. Pay once and the QR code lands in your inbox — your regular SIM stays in the phone.
Fixed data
Daily unlimited
Trip data planner
Egypt trip: how much data do I need?
Pick a trip length and how you use your phone. Every answer is a Egypt plan on sale today.
Plan for about 3.4 GB–7 GB for this trip.
Recommended from the current Egypt plans
Its validity and daily high-speed allowance fit this usage profile for 7 days.
Also fits
Every answer for Egypt at a glance
| Trip | Light | Everyday | Heavy | Video-heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | Light | Everyday | Heavy | Video-heavyNo plan fits |
| 10 days | Light | Everyday | Heavy | Video-heavyNo plan fits |
| 14 days | Light | Everyday | HeavyNo plan fits | Video-heavyNo plan fits |
| 30 days | Light | EverydayNo plan fits | HeavyNo plan fits | Video-heavyNo plan fits |
Planning estimates, not a guarantee: video quality, uploads and hotspot use change real usage. Compare destinations in the data calculator
Using an eSIM in Egypt
Egypt's main mobile networks include Vodafone Egypt, Orange Egypt, e& Egypt and WE (Telecom Egypt). Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Luxor and the Red Sea resorts such as Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh are covered for maps, bookings and ride apps.
Outside the Nile valley and the resort towns, signal thins quickly. Desert roads, the Western Desert oases, Sinai's mountain areas and Nile cruise stretches between towns can lose service, so save what you need offline.
Good to know
- Uber and inDrive are used for rides in Cairo and other big cities, and WhatsApp is the main way tour guides, drivers and hotels stay in touch.
- Calls over some internet apps have been restricted in Egypt, so check current rules if you plan to rely on voice calling over data. Messaging generally works.
- Monuments such as the Giza pyramids and the Valley of the Kings often have limited signal inside sites, so download maps and ticket details beforehand.
Egypt eSIM questions
- Will my eSIM work on a Nile cruise?
- Service is available near towns and along parts of the river, but stretches between stops can be patchy. Keep itineraries, tickets and important contacts saved offline.
- Can I use the eSIM in the Sinai and the Western Desert?
- Resort towns in Sinai are generally covered, while desert tracks, mountain routes and oases can lose signal on every network. Download offline maps and tell your tour operator your plans before you leave town.
- Can I make WhatsApp calls in Egypt?
- Voice calls over some internet apps have been restricted, so they may not always connect, while text messaging usually works. Check current rules before you rely on it, and keep a back-up way to reach people.
