SIM & Internet

Can I buy a new SIM card in Egypt if I bought one there less than a year ago?

The issue is not about buying a second SIM within a year — it's about your phone being blocked on Egyptian networks. If your device is blocked, neither a physical SIM nor an eSIM will work.

2 sources · 3 days ago

Can your home SIM card get blocked when visiting Egypt a second time?

Egyptian carriers track device IMEI, so your SIM or device may face restrictions on a repeat visit to Egypt. The block does not apply once you return home.

1 source · 7 days ago

Egypt SIM card 90-day phone IMEI block — how to avoid it in Hurghada

After 90 days with an Egyptian SIM, your foreign phone gets IMEI-blocked. Workarounds: a portable Wi-Fi router with a local SIM, a second phone, or an eSIM (Trip.com or M8 Egypt from online marketplaces).

1 source · today

How to activate and set up an eSIM for Egypt?

Install your eSIM before departure but activate it upon arrival in Egypt. If it's not working, make sure your primary SIM is disabled and the eSIM is set as the default data line.

1 source · 5 days ago

How to activate and set up an eSIM for travel to Egypt?

Activate your eSIM at your departure airport so it works immediately upon arrival in Egypt. Switch cellular data to the eSIM only on the plane or after landing.

1 source · 3 days ago

How to reactivate or renew YeSim eSIM for Egypt?

Archive your old YeSim profile and purchase a new Egypt data plan. Egyptian plans offer good value — 50+50 GB was available for around $17.

2 sources · today

Where to buy a SIM card in Hurghada, Egypt?

The nearest official We store is on the ground floor of Hurghada Mall (Hurghada Centre). It's about 30 minutes on foot or 5 EGP by dolmus. Bring your passport — they'll insert the SIM on the spot.

2 sources · 5 days ago

Will my phone get blocked in Egypt if I use a local SIM card?

Yes — any phone used with a local Egyptian SIM card gets blocked after 90 days. Phones already used with a local SIM before January 1, 2025 are exempt.

2 sources · 7 days ago