Where should you buy a tourist SIM card in Hurghada — at the airport or in an official mobile shop, and how do you avoid activation and data scams?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 9 days ago
TL;DR
Many travelers buy a SIM card at Hurghada Airport, but the key is to make sure mobile data is activated and working before you leave the counter. Airport sales are convenient, but travelers warn about incorrect data packages and unreliable SIMs, so checking everything on the spot is important.
What the community said
If you buy a SIM card at Hurghada Airport, check everything before leaving the counter: the SIM should be activated and mobile data should already be working. Travelers say airport purchases are where wrong packages and missing gigabytes are reported most often.
9 days ago Hurghada Airport
A practical airport strategy is to ask the seller to activate the SIM immediately. That way, by the time you reach your hotel, the connection should already be ready to use. Travelers mentioned Etisalat and Vodafone as decent options.
9 days ago Etisalat, Vodafone
Some travelers regularly buy their SIM at the airport, but only on the condition that mobile internet starts working in front of them. If the seller cannot show an active connection immediately, it is better not to complete the purchase.
9 days ago Hurghada Airport