Tours, day trips and long, hot days out.
Travel eSIM for Egypt
Egypt trips often mix city days with organised tours, day trips and sights some distance apart. A travel eSIM gives you data without relying on hotel Wi-Fi.
Connecting in Egypt
Days out can be long and hot, which affects your phone as well as you.
Plans for Egypt are not on sale through this site yet. This page tells you how to prepare, so you are ready when they are.
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Planned Data Plans for Egypt.
- 1 GBValid for 7 daysUS$4.99Data only
- 5 GBValid for 30 daysUS$12.99Data only
- 10 GBValid for 30 daysUS$19.99Data only
Data only. No mobile number, voice minutes or SMS. Plans are not on sale through this site yet, and prices may change before they are. Compare prices for all destinations. Before you buy, confirm your phone supports eSIM and is network-unlocked: use the phone check and read the install guide.
Validity starts the first time you use the eSIM on a network. Hotspot sharing is allowed. A refill is used after your current plan ends, not added to it.
Networks
Which Network Will It Use in Egypt?
Your eSIM is set up to work on:
Etisalat Egypt
Orange Egypt
Your phone normally picks the strongest of these automatically, so you do not need to choose. Which network connects can vary by location, and coverage is not guaranteed everywhere. Networks and coverage can also change over time.
No signal or no internet? First check that the eSIM line is on and Data Roaming is on for it. If it still fails, open the SIM settings for the eSIM, turn off automatic network selection and pick one of the networks above. Turn automatic selection back on when you leave the area.
Before You Fly
Get Ready at Home.
Check your phone supports eSIM. Use our phone check.
Make sure it is network-unlocked. Ask your carrier if you are unsure.
Install before departure, on Wi-Fi. The install guide has the steps for iPhone and Android.
For this trip: Confirm your tour or hotel pick-up details and keep them in your phone so you can show them on arrival.
On Arrival
Switch On in Egypt.
Turn off airplane mode.
Turn on Data Roaming for the eSIM line and set mobile data to that line. Keep your home SIM for calls and WhatsApp.
Wait a minute for the network to appear, then open a web page to test. Check the connection before you leave the airport, so you can reach your driver or hotel if plans change.
Good to Know
Notes for Egypt.
Tours and day trips. Signal can change between towns and out-of-town sights. Download offline maps and save your tour operator’s contact number.
Heat and batteries. Phones use more battery in strong sun and heat, and may slow down. Keep yours out of direct sun and carry a power bank on long days.
Cruises. If your trip includes a cruise, check how connectivity works while you are sailing, as it can differ from on-shore use.
Airport and hotel Wi-Fi is not secure. Anyone on the same network may be able to see what you do on it. Pair your eSIM with TasVPN for extra privacy on public networks.
Planning a trip to Egypt?
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