eSIM Egypt: Prepaid Data Plans
Egypt eSIM plans start at $3.49 for 1 GB (14 days). 42 plans from 6 vetted providers on Orange, Vodafone, and Etisalat, hotspot on every plan. Buy online, install and top up in one MobiMatter app. Prices updated ·
Egypt eSIM at a glance
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Networks used by Egypt eSIMs
Each plan connects to the networks listed on its page, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Coverage varies by area: a listed network does not guarantee signal everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do eSIMs work in Egypt?
Yes. Egyptian networks support eSIM, and travel eSIMs connect to Orange, Vodafone or Etisalat (e&) from the moment you land. Install yours before you fly so you have data at the airport.
Reviewed Oct 6, 2026 · Source
Do I need to register my phone in Egypt if I use an eSIM?
Usually not for a holiday. Since January 2026, phones brought into Egypt owe customs fees once used on an Egyptian SIM, but tourists are exempt for 90 days, and phones on a foreign roaming line are not charged. Most travel eSIMs work as roaming lines. For longer stays on a local line, check the NTRA rules.
Reviewed Oct 6, 2026 · Source
Can I use my UK phone in Egypt, or is an eSIM cheaper?
Yes, if roaming is switched on, but Egypt is outside the Europe roaming zones of UK networks, so you pay a daily fee or buy a pass unless your plan includes worldwide roaming. Three, for instance, puts Egypt in its Around the World Extra zone at £8 per 24 hours for customers who joined from 18 December 2025. Data used outside a pass can be very expensive, so check your carrier's app before you fly and compare the cost of your whole trip with the plans on this page.
Reviewed Oct 7, 2026 · Source
What is the cheapest eSIM for Egypt?
The cheapest Egypt eSIM on MobiMatter costs $3.49 for 1 GB, valid for 14 days. Prices come live from 6 vetted providers and change often; the price on this page is the current one.
Is it worth getting an eSIM for Egypt?
For most tourists and business travellers, yes, if your phone supports eSIM. Egypt plans start at $3.49 for 1 GB, and you install the eSIM before you fly, so you have data when you land, without queuing for a tourist SIM at the airport. If your home plan already covers Egypt at no extra cost, you may not need one.
Which networks do Egypt eSIMs use?
Egypt eSIMs on MobiMatter run on Orange, Vodafone, and Etisalat. Every plan names its network, so you can choose the carrier you prefer before you buy.
Which eSIM is best for Egypt?
Our best plan for Egypt right now is 20 GB for 30 days at $21.99 from Sparks. We rank plans on quality and value for money, and this one comes first in the list. If price per GB is all that matters, the lowest right now is $0.96 per GB, with 25 GB for 30 days.
How much data do I need for a week in Egypt?
It depends on how you use your phone. Light use (maps, messaging, browsing) takes about 0.5–1 GB a day; scrolling a lot of social video can take 2–3 GB or more. Typical use per hour:
- Instagram Reels, TikTok: 0.3–1 GB
- YouTube, Netflix at standard quality: 0.5–1 GB
- Video calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime): 0.5–1 GB
- Voice calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime Audio): 50–70 MB
- Maps and navigation: 2–6 MB
- Messaging and browsing: 50–150 MB
The cheapest Egypt plan with at least 5 GB for a week or longer is 5 GB for 30 days at $6.99.
Do Egypt eSIMs support 5G and hotspot?
5G is available on 5 plans for Egypt, where the local network has 5G coverage; the others use 4G/LTE. Hotspot (tethering) works on every plan, so you can share your data with other devices.
Does a Egypt eSIM come with a phone number?
Most travel eSIMs, including most Egypt plans, are data-only and have no local number. You keep your usual number on your main SIM for calls, texts and WhatsApp. Plans that include a number or minutes say so on the plan page.
How it works
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Checkout using secure payment methods
Get your eSIM by email within seconds.
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Install eSIM
Instantly get your eSIM and configure it in your eSIM compatible device
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Enjoy high speed connectivity
Once eSIM is configured, you can enjoy high speed roaming data connectivity
Why get your Egypt eSIM from MobiMatter
All your eSIMs in one app
Buy, install and top up every eSIM in the MobiMatter app, and check how much data you have left at any time.
Choose your network
MobiMatter shows which network each plan uses, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Pick from 42 plans from 6 vetted providers with the data and price that fit your trip.
24/7 support
Our support team is available 24/7, before and after you buy, for every eSIM you get from MobiMatter.
What our customers say
5.0
"I have been using the Sparks eSim from MobiMatter for some time now and I won't be deleting it. Since then, I have traveled to Egypt, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Brazil, and Argentina. It was easy to install, and the reception has always been flawless!"
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MMatthsh
App Store5.0
I was worried that because I deleted my e sim before using it, I was gonna have to buy another one. They answered in email super fast, gave me a new one, and it's been working great. Best customer service ever. Will be buying monthly while I'm overseas!
JJendhisbdbd
App Store5.0
"I have used the program in several countries in East Asia and Arab countries, and it was a very good option."
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االكلباني 707
App Store5.0
I have been traveling The world for years and using MobiMatter for almost 3 years. Whenever I’ve had installation issue, their support has Solved it within 15 minutes. Incredible service thank you so much!
LLeylalom
App Store5.0
best deal I could find for short term of data in the usa
MMarc Kaplan (BobTeatow)
Play Store5.0
So easy to use. I use it all the time when travelling abroad
FFatima A
Play Store5.0
A very convenient app, truly cheap and practical.
XXiang Xu
Play Store5.0
Great, quick and profesional support! Thank you guys! ❤️
TTiki_sa
App Store5.0
In Turkey and Georgia in the summer of 2025, I used the app, and everything worked perfectly! The prices are cheaper than buying a SIM card at the airport.
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YYury2701
App Store5.0
This is the best app that I am using!! Recommend to all.
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ММаксим Шестаков
Play Store5.0
I bought 6GB for my Paris and Benelux tour. It was more than enough. It worked perfectly everywhere. To activate it, you need to enable the mobile data option.
HHalime Arıcı
Play Store5.0
I often travel a lot and the eSIM always works very well, strong connection and I feel I have much longer internet as wel. Besides the customer service responds extremely quick, having your questions answered in no time.
MMayNais
App Store