How to get a SIM card or eSIM for internet in Hurghada, Egypt?

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TL;DR

Easiest option is to buy an eSIM in advance via an app like eSIM Trip — it works right after landing and is cheap. Physical Egyptian SIM cards can be bought locally (for single use), while the M8 tourist SIM works across multiple countries.

What the community said

If you prefer not to use an Egyptian SIM directly in your phone, put a tourist SIM in a portable Wi‑Fi router and connect your devices to it.

Someone asked what M8 is and how to buy it — it's a multi-country tourist SIM card, not limited to Egypt only.

M8 SIM card

The eSIM Trip app works well in Egypt and has been tested by many travelers — the price is very low and activation is quick.

eSIM Trip app

There are different SIM options: regular Egyptian SIMs bought locally for single-trip use, the M8 multi-country SIM, and eSIM as an alternative.