eSIM Sharm El Sheikh: Prepaid Data Plans
Sharm El Sheikh eSIM plans start at $3.49 for 1 GB; our top plan for Sharm El Sheikh alone is 20 GB for 30 days at $21.99 (Sparks), the top multi-country one 20 GB at $34.99 (13 countries). Here a plan for Sharm El Sheikh alone costs less per GB than any multi-country plan (42 plans from 6 vetted providers).
A typical GB here costs $2.43, about 44% below the Africa median.
Sharm El Sheikh eSIM at a glance
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Networks used by Sharm El Sheikh 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
Can I buy a SIM card in Sharm el-Sheikh?
Yes, but in person. Under the rules of Egypt's regulator NTRA, a visitor buys a local SIM at a mobile operator's outlet with an original passport and a document showing the permitted stay, signs a contract, and the line is cut off a month after that stay ends. That can mean a queue when you land. A travel eSIM is bought online and installed before you fly, so you have data from Sharm el-Sheikh airport and keep your own SIM for calls and bank codes.
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What is the cheapest eSIM for Sharm El Sheikh?
The cheapest Sharm El Sheikh eSIM on MobiMatter is a plan for Sharm El Sheikh alone: $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 Sharm El Sheikh?
For most travellers, yes, if your phone supports eSIM. Sharm El Sheikh plans start at $3.49 for 1 GB, and the longest lasts 365 days, which suits long stays and repeat visits. If your home plan already covers Sharm El Sheikh at no extra cost, you may not need one.
Which networks do Sharm El Sheikh eSIMs use?
Sharm El Sheikh eSIMs on MobiMatter run on Orange, Vodafone, and Etisalat; 5G plans are available on Orange, Vodafone, and Etisalat. Orange carries the most plans. Each plan names its network, so you choose your carrier before you buy.
Which eSIM is best for Sharm El Sheikh?
For Sharm El Sheikh alone, our top plan right now is 20 GB for 30 days at $21.99 from Sparks. If Sharm El Sheikh is one stop of several, the top multi-country plan is 20 GB for 30 days at $34.99 from NextLink, covering 13 countries. 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 Sharm El Sheikh?
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 Sharm El Sheikh plan with at least 5 GB for a week or longer is 5 GB for 30 days at $6.99.
Do Sharm El Sheikh eSIMs support 5G and hotspot?
5G is available on 5 plans for Sharm El Sheikh, 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 Sharm El Sheikh eSIM come with a phone number?
Most travel eSIMs, including most Sharm El Sheikh 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.
Will my phone work with a Sharm El Sheikh eSIM?
Yes, if it supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. To check, dial *#06#: if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. Most iPhones from the XS/XR on, Galaxy S20 and later and Pixel 3 and later do, except most models sold in mainland China and some sold in Hong Kong and Macao.
Can I keep my own SIM and WhatsApp while using a Sharm El Sheikh eSIM?
Yes. Your eSIM and your main SIM can be active at the same time. Use the eSIM for mobile data with data roaming on for that line, and turn data roaming off on your home SIM to avoid charges. WhatsApp keeps working on your usual number.
How it works
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Checkout using secure payment methods
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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 Sharm El Sheikh 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
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Mentions Sharm El Sheikh"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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App Store5.0
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Play Store5.0
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