Can your home SIM card get blocked when visiting Egypt a second time?
Based on 1 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 7 days ago
TL;DR
Egyptian carriers track device IMEI, so your SIM or device may face restrictions on a repeat visit to Egypt. The block does not apply once you return home.
What the community said
The restriction applies in Egypt, not in your home country. If you return to Egypt with the same phone a second time, Egyptian carriers may recognize the device's IMEI and apply limitations.
1 day ago
Even if you use your home SIM card in roaming mode without buying a local Egyptian SIM, your phone still connects through an Egyptian carrier via roaming. This means the device IMEI is registered locally, and repeat visitors may still encounter restrictions.
1 day ago
After returning home, mobile internet on your SIM card should reconnect automatically once your phone registers on the home network. If it doesn't, manually select your carrier in phone settings or contact customer support.
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