Why isn’t my WE SIM card from Hurghada Airport working after arrival, and how long does activation take?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 8 days ago
TL;DR
If a WE SIM bought at Hurghada Airport doesn’t work right after arrival, contact the operator. Travelers report that activation used to take up to 24 hours, while now some SIMs are unblocked as soon as you land.
What the community said
Travelers reported that a WE SIM purchased at Hurghada Airport may still be inactive the next day, so activation is not always immediate.
8 days ago WE, Hurghada Airport
If the SIM doesn’t work after arrival, the practical advice is to call WE and check the unlock status before waiting longer.
8 days ago WE operator
Based on earlier experience, these SIMs in Egypt could stay blocked for about 24 hours after purchase, so a delay of up to a day was considered normal.
8 days ago up to 24 hours
Recent traveler feedback suggests the block is sometimes removed on arrival now, without waiting a full day, so activation may work differently than before.
8 days ago on arrival