Should I buy a local SIM card in Egypt or use a tourist/international SIM?
Based on 3 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 27 days ago
TL;DR
A local Egyptian SIM is the most reliable option. Tourist and eSIM cards that work in other countries often fail in Egypt.
What the community said
Physical tourist SIM cards (like M8) with a Middle East package can cover both Turkey and Egypt, but the cost is noticeably higher than a local SIM.
27 days ago M8 SIM, Middle East package
If your phone doesn't support eSIM, a physical tourist SIM (such as TurSim) with an add-on Middle East data package can work in Egypt. It's pricier than a local SIM but convenient for multi-country trips.
27 days ago TurSim (Ozon), Middle East package
The best option for connectivity in Egypt is to buy a local Egyptian SIM on arrival. Hotel Wi-Fi exists but can be unreliable, so a local SIM is the safer choice.
27 days ago Local Egyptian SIM card
eSIM from TripSim that worked fine in Turkey does not work in Egypt at all. Do not rely on it as your primary connectivity option there.
27 days ago TripSim eSIM — does not work in Egypt