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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

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.

What the community said

In the Trip app, choose eSIM, then select your country (Egypt) and pick a suitable data plan.

2 days ago Trip app — eSIM

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.

3 days ago Trip service

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.

27 days ago eSIM vs local SIM

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.

56 days ago SIM with data plan

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.

68 days ago