Can my phone be blocked in Egypt after using a local SIM card, and should I use roaming on a return trip?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 16 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers link possible phone blocking to a device previously registered on an Egyptian network with a local SIM. A local SIM may cost about US$5 for a holiday versus roaming from roughly RUB 3,000, but check your handset’s registration status before returning.
What the community said
If the phone has previously been used with an Egyptian SIM, any possible restriction is linked to its registration on the local network. A previous trip without a local SIM was not identified as a reason for blocking.
17 days ago Egyptian SIM card
Before travelling, check whether you used a local SIM on an earlier visit: in the example discussed, connecting to an Egyptian network in March was considered relevant.
19 days ago Connection to an Egyptian network in March
A local SIM appears much cheaper: travelers mention around US$5 for an entire holiday, while roaming can start at about RUB 3,000. However, using roaming does not replace checking whether the phone has a registration issue.
20 days ago about US$5; roaming from RUB 3,000