Stay connected in Egypt

Egypt
eSIM

Fast, reliable data across Cairo, Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh the second you touch down.

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Fixed data plans

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7 day plans

1GB

WhatsApp, maps and email for short trips

£1.82

£1.82/GB

Technical Specs

Plan Validity: 7 Days
Activate Within: 180 Days
Hotspot / tethering: Supported
Network: Orange (5G)
Where it works: EG
Calls & SMS: Not included

15 day plans

3GB

Maps, WhatsApp and light browsing each day

£4.12

£1.37/GB

Technical Specs

Plan Validity: 15 Days
Activate Within: 180 Days
Hotspot / tethering: Supported
Network: Orange (5G)
Where it works: EG
Calls & SMS: Not included

30 day plans

3GB

Maps, WhatsApp and light browsing each day

£5.33

£1.78/GB

Technical Specs

Plan Validity: 30 Days
Activate Within: 180 Days
Hotspot / tethering: Supported
Network: Orange (5G)
Where it works: EG
Calls & SMS: Not included

5GB

More room for photos, social apps and navigation

£6.10

£1.22/GB

Technical Specs

Plan Validity: 30 Days
Activate Within: 180 Days
Hotspot / tethering: Supported
Network: Orange (5G)
Where it works: EG
Calls & SMS: Not included

Technical Specs

Plan Validity: 30 Days
Activate Within: 180 Days
Hotspot / tethering: Supported
Network: Orange (5G)
Where it works: EG
Calls & SMS: Not included

20GB

Extra data for video calls, hotspot and longer stays

£19.98

£1.00/GB

Technical Specs

Plan Validity: 30 Days
Activate Within: 180 Days
Hotspot / tethering: Supported
Network: Orange (5G)
Where it works: EG
Calls & SMS: Not included

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Selected Egypt 1GB 7Days

£1.82

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Stay connected across Egypt

You get dependable 4G in Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan and the Red Sea resorts, connecting through a local Egyptian network. Coverage drops on the Nile between cruise stops and in remote desert areas such as Siwa and deep Sinai, so download offline maps in advance.

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Using an eSIM in Egypt

Egypt rewards a little planning, because connectivity here is a country of extremes: strong in the cities and along the Nile, patchy in the desert, and with one calling quirk worth knowing before you go.

Calling apps can be unreliable

Reports on internet calling in Egypt are mixed. On some networks and at some times, voice and video calls through apps like WhatsApp and FaceTime work; on others they are throttled or fail, while messaging keeps working. Plan to message rather than depend on an app call, and keep an ordinary phone call as a fallback for anything important.

Skip the passport counter

Buying a local SIM in Egypt means presenting your passport at a shop. An Astaroam eSIM is set up online before you go, so getting your data online does not involve a counter or paperwork.

Data for the trip you are taking

For a short Cairo city break, around 3–5GB can cover maps, ride-hailing, messaging and normal browsing. For a one to two-week trip combining Cairo, a Nile cruise and the Red Sea, around 10–20GB gives more room for photo sharing and day-to-day travel use; streaming and hotspot use can push that higher.

Travel eSIM FAQs

Do WhatsApp calls work in Egypt?

Experiences vary. On some Egyptian networks and at some times app calling works; on others it is throttled or blocked, while messaging keeps working. Plan to message rather than rely on an app call, and keep an ordinary phone call available as a backup for important calls.

Do I need to register my phone or show my passport in Egypt?

Not with a Astaroam travel eSIM. You set it up online before you travel, so there is no shop and no passport counter for your data. Passport registration applies to buying a local physical SIM.

Will I have signal on a Nile cruise?

In the towns and at the main sites, generally yes. On the river between stops, coverage often drops away. Download offline maps and temple guides for Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Abu Simbel before you sail so the quieter stretches are covered.

Will my data work at the Pyramids, Luxor and Aswan?

Yes. The Giza Plateau and the main Nile Valley sites at Luxor and Aswan have reliable coverage, so maps, translation and photo sharing work. Signal thins out only once you head into remote desert away from the tourist routes.

Can I use Uber and Careem in Egypt?

Yes. Both operate in Cairo and other cities and need mobile data to book, which your eSIM provides on arrival. Having data as you land means you can book a metered ride from the airport.

How much data for a Nile cruise and Red Sea trip?

For a few days in Cairo, around 3–5GB can cover maps, ride-hailing, messaging and normal browsing. For a one to two-week trip combining the city, a Nile cruise and the Red Sea, around 10–20GB gives more room for photo sharing, while frequent streaming or hotspot use can require more.

Can I top-up or extend the plan later?

Top-up availability depends on the plan. Some eSIMs can be topped up, including certain unlimited plans, while others may require a new plan once the current one ends or runs out. Check the individual plan details for your selected option.

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