How long before an Egyptian SIM card gets blocked for long-term use in Hurghada?

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TL;DR

Egyptian SIM cards typically get blocked after around 90 days of continuous use, sometimes sooner. Some cards last over a year, but all are at risk under the current regulations.

What the community said

One user received a blocking notification set for 120 days, but the SIM was actually blocked on day 127 — suggesting the threshold may have been extended beyond the earlier 90-day rule.

Blocked on day 127 (notice said 120 days)

A SIM that had been registered on the Egyptian network for a long time still eventually got blocked — but held out for over a year after the regulation came into force. The timeline varies, but blocking seems inevitable sooner or later.

Over 1 year before blocking (in some cases)

Whether you use the SIM for a week or three months makes little difference — once 90 days pass, blocking is unavoidable.

90 days — blocking threshold

Some users report getting blocked even before 90 days — leaving and re-entering Egypt can trigger the block regardless of how long the SIM was active.

Blocking possible before 90 days

Using a SIM for more than 90 consecutive days is the main trigger for blocking. Active call usage — even personal calls, not just work — does not prevent it.

90+ days = blocked