Which SIM card to buy in Sharm El Sheikh and where to get the best deal

One traveler disputes that city SIMs are pricier than airport ones — instead warns that airport/port sellers more often push already-used SIM cards as a scam. In-city phone shops offer plans starting from $5 depending on the tariff.

One user reports Vodafone is preferable to Orange overall: its app is more user-friendly and connection quality at the resort is better.

Data usage comparison: a 25GB package on Etisalat lasted noticeably longer than the same amount on Orange.

Buy your SIM card right at the airport on arrival — in the city the same card can cost almost twice as much.

The advertised data amount is usually about half of the real usable volume — e.g. a '30GB' plan gives roughly 15GB in practice. To make data last 2 weeks, turn off cloud auto-backup and sync, and avoid streaming video.

For a 2-week trip with reliable internet, choose a plan with extra data headroom rather than the cheapest minimal package.

Among local carriers, Etisalat and Vodafone get the most consistent praise for stable connection and data speed.

Orange used to be less impressive in terms of coverage, but according to recent feedback it has noticeably improved.