Egypt's mobile communications market is served by four operators: Vodafone Egypt, Orange Egypt, Etisalat (e&) and Telecom Egypt (WE). In major population centres including Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan and Red Sea resorts, 4G LTE service is stable.
Egyptian telecommunications regulators restrict cellular VoIP app calling, and local SIM purchases require in-person passport registration. International travel eSIMs provide immediate digital data upon landing at Cairo or Hurghada airports.
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Lowest price
$1.50
$0.50/day
SimOptions1 GB for 3 days
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$3.99
$0.13/day
WiiLine1 GB for 30 days
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$2.49
$0.36/day
Airhub1 GB for 7 days
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$2.99
$2.99/day
WiiLineUnlimited for 1 day
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Showing the first 15, in the order chosen above.
The cheapest plan from each provider that lasts at least this long. Data allowance in brackets.
| Provider | 3+ days | 7+ days | 15+ days | 30+ days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | $19.503 days (unlimited) | $32.007 days (unlimited) | $49.0015 days (unlimited) | $90.0030 days (unlimited) |
| Holafly | $19.903 days (unlimited) | $36.507 days (unlimited) | $50.5015 days (unlimited) | $95.9030 days (unlimited) |
| aloSIM | $20.503 days (unlimited) | $6.007 days (1 GB) | $10.5015 days (2 GB) | $15.0030 days (3 GB) |
| Ubigi | $17.007 days (10 GB) | $17.007 days (10 GB) | $44.0015 days (unlimited) | $5.0030 days (1 GB) |
| Saily | $8.997 days (1 GB) | $8.997 days (1 GB) | $48.9915 days (unlimited) | $14.9930 days (3 GB) |
| eSIMX | $9.803 days (unlimited) | $3.807 days (1 GB) | $42.8015 days (unlimited) | $8.8030 days (3 GB) |
| eTravelSim | $15.005 days (unlimited) | $4.507 days (1 GB) | $6.5015 days (2 GB) | $7.5030 days (3 GB) |
| SimOptions | $1.503 days (1 GB) | $5.907 days (5 GB) | $19.9015 days (20 GB) | $49.5030 days (50 GB) |
| GoMoWorld | $4.997 days (2 GB) | $4.997 days (2 GB) | $12.9930 days (8 GB) | $12.9930 days (8 GB) |
| Jetpac | $19.503 days (unlimited) | $10.507 days (3 GB) | $67.0021 days (unlimited) | $16.0030 days (5 GB) |
| eSIMGlobe | $3.907 days (1 GB) | $3.907 days (1 GB) | $7.9015 days (3 GB) | $8.9030 days (3 GB) |
| Voye | $15.007 days (3 GB) | $15.007 days (3 GB) | $22.0015 days (5 GB) | $35.0030 days (8 GB) |
| eSIM2Fly | $3.607 days (1 GB) | $3.607 days (1 GB) | $7.3015 days (3 GB) | $7.4030 days (3 GB) |
| eSIMo | $3.907 days (1 GB) | $3.907 days (1 GB) | $8.9030 days (3 GB) | $8.9030 days (3 GB) |
| Virgin Connect Roam | $4.507 days (1 GB) | $4.507 days (1 GB) | $7.5015 days (2 GB) | $10.5030 days (3 GB) |
| Airhub | $2.497 days (1 GB) | $2.497 days (1 GB) | $7.9030 days (4 GB) | $7.9030 days (4 GB) |
| Roamix | $5.557 days (1 GB) | $5.557 days (1 GB) | $10.7515 days (3 GB) | $12.8030 days (3 GB) |
| WiiLine | $3.993 days (unlimited) | $2.997 days (1 GB) | $3.9915 days (1 GB) | $3.9930 days (1 GB) |
VoIP app voice and video call restrictions
Under National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) regulations, standard voice and video calling over applications such as WhatsApp, FaceTime and Skype is often blocked or throttled over mobile data networks. Text messaging, photos and voice notes operate normally without restriction.
Source: NTRA — National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority
Mandatory passport registration at airport kiosks
Purchasing a local prepaid SIM card upon arrival in Egypt requires presenting an original passport, completing fingerprint verification, and paying in local currency at airport counters, which often experience lengthy queues. Travel eSIMs install digitally before departure and connect automatically.
Source: NTRA — National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority
Nile cruise and desert route connectivity
While metropolitan areas and coastal resort destinations (Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada) have strong 4G coverage, cellular signals can fluctuate during long-distance desert road transfers or along certain stretches of Nile river cruise routes between Luxor and Aswan.
Source: NTRA — National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority
| Provider | Networks it lists |
|---|---|
| Airalo | Not named |
| Holafly | Not named |
| aloSIM | Not named |
| Ubigi | Not named |
| Saily | Not named |
| eSIMX | Not named |
| eTravelSim | Not named |
| SimOptions | Not named |
| GoMoWorld | Not named |
| Jetpac | Not named |
| eSIMGlobe | Not named |
| Voye | Not named |
| eSIM2Fly | Not named |
| eSIMo | Not named |
| Virgin Connect Roam | Not named |
| Airhub | Not named |
| Roamix | Orange, Etisalat, Vodafone |
| WiiLine | Etisalat Egypt, Orange Egypt (EMS) |
In our check on 26 Oct 2026, the cheapest verified plan for Egypt was SimOptions's egypt 1 gb, 3 days at $1.50. For a week or more, the cheapest was Airhub at $2.49 for 7 days. A 30-day plan started at $3.99 (WiiLine). Prices change, so confirm on the provider's site.
WhatsApp text messages, images and voice notes work normally over mobile data. However, direct voice and video calls on WhatsApp and FaceTime are restricted or degraded by Egyptian telecom regulations over cellular connections.
No. International travel eSIMs are purchased and installed digitally without in-person passport scanning, fingerprint verification, or queuing at airport telecom kiosks.
Vodafone Egypt and Orange Egypt provide the most reliable 4G mobile coverage across Egypt, including Cairo, Alexandria, Nile cruise corridors (Luxor to Aswan), and Red Sea resort destinations.
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