Which SIM card should I buy for Egypt to avoid phone/network blacklisting
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 18 days ago
TL;DR
Phones can get blacklisted from local networks in Egypt (blocking roaming, eSIM, and new local SIMs) on repeat visits — travelers suggest buying a pre-verified SIM card (e.g. the 'M8' model) from Ozon or Wildberries before the trip, or carrying a portable Wi-Fi router instead.
What the community said
The SIM can be purchased from any seller and requires internet access for activation. Once in Egypt, disable your primary SIM and enable roaming on the travel SIM as described in its instructions.
19 days ago
To avoid your phone getting blacklisted on your next visit, buy an 'M8' model SIM card from Ozon or Wildberries in advance — it's a reliable option that works without issues.
30 days ago M8 SIM card (Ozon/Wildberries)
If you use a problematic SIM, your phone can get completely blacklisted from Egyptian networks on your next visit — neither roaming, eSIM, nor new local SIM cards will work.
35 days ago
While in Egypt, it's easier to rely on hotel/cafe Wi-Fi, or buy and carry a pocket Wi-Fi router instead of a local SIM card.
40 days ago Pocket Wi-Fi router