Where to buy a local SIM card or eSIM in Hurghada, Egypt?
Based on 2 discussions with 4 participants · Last activity: 4 days ago
TL;DR
Hotel WiFi in Hurghada is often weak or unreliable, so travelers recommend getting a local SIM card or eSIM (Vodafone, Orange, Etisalat, WE) at the airport or in phone shops in town instead.
What the community said
One traveler asked specifically about buying a portable mobile WiFi router (MiFi device) rather than just a phone SIM — no exact shop was named, but it shows this is a common alternative option in Hurghada.
4 days ago Portable MiFi router
Advice from an experienced traveler: don't rely on hotel WiFi — it's often weak and unstable. Better to get a regular SIM card or eSIM from a local carrier right away to avoid connectivity stress during the trip.
4 days ago SIM or eSIM from local carrier
Another traveler asked where best to buy a SIM card with mobile data upon arrival — one of the most common pre-trip questions about Hurghada.
4 days ago