Where can I buy an eSIM in Hurghada, Egypt, and should I turn off roaming on my primary SIM?
Based on 3 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 24 days ago
TL;DR
You can get an eSIM from official Vodafone, Orange, or Etisalat stores, including outlets at Hurghada Airport; a passport is normally required for registration. Disable mobile data and data roaming on your primary SIM, then set the new eSIM as the data line.
What the community said
The easiest option after landing is to ask for a tourist eSIM at Vodafone, Orange, or Etisalat counters at Hurghada Airport. Registration is done with your passport; confirm that you will receive an eSIM QR code rather than a physical SIM.
25 days ago Hurghada Airport: Vodafone, Orange, Etisalat
If you prefer not to buy connectivity at the airport, visit an official Vodafone Egypt, Orange Egypt, or Etisalat by e& branch in town. Avoid unofficial street sellers: a SIM registered to your passport is less likely to be blocked.
30 days ago Vodafone Egypt / Orange Egypt / Etisalat by e&
After installing the eSIM, keep your home SIM active only for calls and SMS, but turn off Mobile Data and Data Roaming for that line. Select the Egyptian eSIM as the mobile-data line to avoid unexpected roaming charges.
35 days ago Phone settings: Mobile Data and Data Roaming