Which SIM card or eSIM should I get in Egypt to have internet/calls outside the hotel (for taxis etc.)?
Based on 1 discussion with 6 participants · Last activity: 1 day ago
Based on 1 discussion with 6 participants · Last activity: 1 day ago
TL;DR
Most travelers recommend getting an eSIM via the Trip app (select your country and a data plan) — it's easier than hunting for a local SIM on arrival and works right away for taxis and calls outside the hotel.
In the Trip app, choose eSIM, then select your country (Egypt) and pick a suitable data plan.
Before the trip you can buy an eSIM through the Trip service — mentioned as a convenient way to stay connected outside the hotel, e.g. for booking taxis.
Before the trip, decide whether to buy a local SIM in Egypt on arrival or set up an eSIM in advance — both options are used by travelers, but eSIM lets you stay connected right from arrival.
If you plan to get around on your own (e.g. calling a taxi back to the hotel), it's better to get a SIM with a data package, not just for calls.
One traveler asked whether a new local SIM gets blocked if you already visited Egypt and bought a SIM last year — no definitive answer was given, so it's best to check with the vendor on site.