Is hotel WiFi in Egypt reliable, and how do I check my remaining data on an Orange SIM card?

From messages by 3 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 17 days ago

TL;DR

Hotel WiFi in Egypt usually works fine in lobbies and common areas but is often weak in rooms, so many travelers keep a local SIM (e.g. Orange) as backup. On Orange, check remaining data via the *100# USSD code or the MyOrange app.

What the community said

More recent reports say the WiFi works well throughout the hotel grounds and across the beach. The signal may be weaker on the first row of sunbeds, but it is still usable; travelers who bought an eSIM as backup barely needed it.

42 days ago

A traveler asked how much data was left on their Orange plan, confused by the 'units' shown in the operator's app. Usually 1 unit equals 1 GB, and the easiest way to check the exact balance is via the *100# USSD code or the MyOrange app.

Orange, *100#, MyOrange app

Another guest asked how stable the WiFi is across the resort grounds in general. Based on other travelers' experience, the signal is usually solid in the lobby, restaurants and pool area, but weaker inside rooms due to thick walls.

A similar question about in-room WiFi came up earlier: guests noted the connection can drop in rooms, and recommended keeping a local SIM card with mobile data as a backup connectivity option.