Can I use an eSIM in Sharm El Sheikh together with a local SIM, and when do I need to pay in the Telephony app?

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TL;DR

If your phone supports eSIM, it can work as a backup alongside a local SIM in Sharm El Sheikh. Based on chat experience, payment in the Telephony app can be made later, even after service is cut off.

What the community said

In the Telephony app, the status can be checked only while you are in Egypt: a zero tax amount indicates the phone is not blocked, while a displayed tax charge means the device is considered blocked.

60 days ago Telephony: zero tax / blocked status

Most phones have a built-in Wi-Fi calling feature: when connected to Wi-Fi, calls go through it using your regular home carrier rate, so you don't need an eSIM or local SIM for calls.

Wi-Fi calling

First, check your phone settings for eSIM support. If the option is available, this type of connection should work in Sharm El Sheikh.

eSIM

If your phone already works well with a local SIM, an eSIM can be kept as a backup option so you do not overpay for mobile service unnecessarily.

local SIM

Telephony service is paid through the app. According to chat feedback, you can top up or pay even after the connection has already been disconnected.

Telephony