How much data do you actually get with an airport SIM card in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 9 days ago
TL;DR
Orange SIM cards sold at Sharm El Sheikh airport come with 40-65GB packages for around $10, but travelers report actual data runs out much faster than advertised - check your balance via the operator's app or USSD code.
What the community said
Bought an Etisalat SIM at the airport (the cheapest option available) - advertised as 30GB but actual usable data was closer to 20GB. Used it for hotspot/tethering to other devices, and still had about 6GB left by the time of departure at the airport. Signal and coverage were good throughout the trip.
13 days ago Etisalat, ~20GB (advertised 30GB)
An Orange SIM with a 50GB package cost $10 at the airport. Several carrier booths are located next to each other, so you can compare packages before choosing. Data was shared across multiple devices via hotspot.
21 days ago Orange, 50GB, $10
Bought an Orange SIM at the airport with a 40GB package, but after just three days the data was almost gone - actual usage burned through it much faster than expected.
22 days ago Orange, 40GB
Bought an Orange SIM at the airport advertised with 65GB, but couldn't find where to check the actual remaining data - internet still works but seems close to running out. Worth asking the carrier how to check your real data balance (via the MyOrange app or a USSD code).
26 days ago Orange, 65GB (advertised)