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Egypt eSIM guide: local networks, airport SIM costs & setup

Landing at CAI, HRG, SSH, RMF, LXR? Prepaid Egypt eSIM data starts from 9.49 € incl. VAT (3 GB for 15 days; custom & group plans — price negotiable). Install your eSIM over Wi-Fi before departure, keep your home number active for WhatsApp and bank texts, and connect to local Orange · Etisalat · Vodafone networks as soon as the plane touches down.

See plansfrom 9.49 € · custom & group plans — price negotiable
PREPAID DATA PLANS

Available Egypt eSIM plans

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3 GB · 15 days

Egypt
from9.49 €
· custom & group plans — price negotiable
VAT included · data only

10 GB · 30 days

Egypt
from27.49 €
· custom & group plans — price negotiable
VAT included · data only

Why roaming and airport SIMs cost more in Egypt

Egypt is excluded from EU roaming. Hotel Wi-Fi in Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh and Marsa Alam often covers only the lobby or charges extra for high-speed room access.

Airport SIM booths at Hurghada (HRG), Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) and Cairo (CAI) photocopy your passport and sometimes sell plans where a portion of the quota is locked to social apps.

With a prepaid Egypt eSIM from 9.49 € incl. VAT (custom & group plans — price negotiable), you receive the QR code and iPhone direct-install link right after payment.

OptionTypical priceSetupHome number
Frog eSIM (Egypt)from 9.49 € incl. VAT (custom & group plans — price negotiable)Wi-Fi before flight (1 min)Stays active for SMS & WhatsApp
Airport SIM kiosk (CAI)25 € – 45 € tourist packQueue + passport checkRemoved unless dual-SIM tray
Home carrier roaming5 € – 15 € per dayAutomaticStays active

Local networks, 4G/5G speed & coverage in Egypt

4G LTE coverage across Red Sea resorts (Hurghada, El Gouna, Sharm el-Sheikh, Marsa Alam), Cairo, Giza, Alexandria and Nile valley stops between Luxor and Aswan.

Our Egypt plans connect to Orange · Etisalat · Vodafone with 5G / 4G LTE speeds where available. Personal hotspot (tethering) is enabled so you can share data with a laptop or a travel companion’s phone.

  • Partner networks: Orange · Etisalat · Vodafone (5G / 4G LTE)
  • Main arrival airports covered: CAI, HRG, SSH, RMF, LXR
  • Hotspot / tethering included at no extra cost
  • Top up more data onto the same eSIM anytime via My eSIM

How much data do you need for Egypt?

For a 1-to-2-week trip, 3 GB (15 days, from 9.49 € incl. VAT; custom & group plans — price negotiable) covers daily Google Maps navigation, ride-hailing apps, restaurant lookups, boarding passes and WhatsApp calls.

If you work remotely, upload travel videos or share a hotspot between two phones, pick the 10 GB plan (30 days, from 27.49 € incl. VAT; custom & group plans — price negotiable).

  • Google Maps + transit + ride apps: ~150 MB per day
  • WhatsApp messages, voice notes & 20 min voice calls: ~80 MB per day
  • Social media browsing & photo uploads: ~300–500 MB per day

4-step setup on iPhone and Android before you fly

Check that your phone is unlocked and supports eSIM by dialling *#06# — if an EID number appears on screen, your phone has an eSIM chip.

Install the profile over home Wi-Fi the day before departure. Keep the travel eSIM line switched off until you land, then enable it for Mobile Data with Data Roaming turned on for the travel eSIM (and Data Roaming turned off on your home SIM).

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Frequently asked questions

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What is the best eSIM for Egypt?

For most trips, the 3 GB / 15-day plan from 9.49 € incl. VAT or the 10 GB / 30-day plan from 27.49 € incl. VAT (custom & group plans — price negotiable) gives instant Orange · Etisalat · Vodafone coverage with hotspot support and online top-ups.

When should I install my Egypt eSIM?

Install it over stable Wi-Fi a day before your flight to CAI. Validity starts when the eSIM connects to the partner network at your destination.

Can I keep my WhatsApp number and bank SMS?

Yes. Leave your physical home SIM active for calls and SMS, disable Data Roaming on your home SIM, and set the Frog eSIM as your Mobile Data line.

What if I need more data during my trip?

Open My eSIM on our website, enter your order ID, ICCID or purchase email, and add a top-up directly onto the existing eSIM profile.

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