Should I buy a SIM card in Sharm El Sheikh, or is hotel Wi‑Fi reliable enough for rooms, the beach and streaming?

From messages by 6 participants in 3 sources · Last activity: 13 days ago

TL;DR

Hotel Wi‑Fi quality in Sharm El Sheikh varies widely: some travelers reported coverage in rooms, on the beach and across the resort, while busy reception-area networks can be very slow. For dependable connectivity, buy a SIM card at the airport; a US$20 Wi‑Fi router was also suggested as an alternative.

What the community said

For internet on several devices, consider a Wi‑Fi router costing about US$20 and share the connection from it.

43 days ago Wi‑Fi router — US$20

It may be possible to skip a SIM card: at one reported hotel, Wi‑Fi worked well in rooms, on the beach and throughout the grounds. Check coverage with your specific hotel before relying on it.

60 days ago

For more reliable connectivity, travelers recommend buying a local SIM card at the airport. Reception-area Wi‑Fi can be overloaded when many guests are using it at once.

60 days ago SIM card at the airport