Quick answer: The ETravelSim Egypt eSIM gives you prepaid 4G, LTE and 5G data on Etisalat and Vodafone, and you can choose either network. Plans run from 1 GB to unlimited, for 5 to 30 days. It is data only, arrives by email as a QR code and needs no documents. Unlimited plans include 4 GB of high-speed data per day, then continue at 1 Mbps.
Get online as soon as you land in Egypt
Install the Egypt eSIM at home on Wi-Fi. The QR code arrives by email straight after purchase, and validity starts only when the eSIM first connects in Egypt.
What the Egypt eSIM includes
- Networks: Etisalat and Vodafone. Both are open, so you can pick the one with the better signal where you are.
- Speed: 4G, LTE and 5G.
- Data: 1 GB to unlimited. Data only, with no local phone number.
- Calls: WhatsApp, FaceTime and Zoom calls work over the data connection.
- Hotspot: allowed on the GB data plans, not on unlimited plans.
- Unlimited plans: 4 GB of high-speed data per day, then unlimited data at 1 Mbps. The high-speed allowance resets every 24 hours.
- Delivery and setup: QR code by email after purchase. Scan it, or enter the SM-DP+ address and activation code manually.
- Documents: none required.
Egypt eSIM plans and prices
These are the current plans. Prices are shown automatically in your currency; choose a plan to go straight to it.
| Plan | Price | Choose |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB - 7 Days | $4.50 | Choose |
| 2 GB - 15 Days | $6.50 | Choose |
| 3 GB - 30 Days | $7.50 | Choose |
| 5 GB - 30 Days | $8.99 | Choose |
| 10 GB - 30 Days | $13.99 | Choose |
| 15 GB - 30 Days | $18.99 | Choose |
| 20 GB - 30 Days | $23.99 | Choose |
| 50 GB - 30 Days | $44.99 | Choose |
| Unlimited - 5 Days | $15.00 | Choose |
| Unlimited - 7 Days | $19.00 | Choose |
| Unlimited - 15 Days | $29.00 | Choose |
| Unlimited - 30 Days | $49.00 | Choose |
Which Egypt eSIM plan fits your trip?
- A week of maps, messages and photos: 1 GB for 7 days or 3–5 GB for 30 days. Choose unlimited for 5 or 7 days if you stream or video-call every day.
- Two weeks: 2 GB for 15 days for light use, 10–15 GB for 30 days for regular use, or unlimited for 15 days.
- A month or remote work: 20 GB or 50 GB for 30 days, or unlimited for 30 days.
- Need to share data with a laptop? Pick a GB plan. Hotspot isn't available on unlimited plans.
Unlimited or Truly Unlimited?
ETravelSim also sells Truly Unlimited Data for Egypt, a separate eSIM for heavy users. The difference:
| Egypt eSIM Unlimited | Truly Unlimited Egypt | |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed data per day | 4 GB, then 1 Mbps | No daily limit, no throttling |
| Hotspot | Not on unlimited plans | Allowed |
| Network | Etisalat or Vodafone | Orange Egypt |
| Plan lengths | 5, 7, 15 or 30 days | 1 to 30 days |
For most trips the Egypt eSIM is the better value; Truly Unlimited costs more and suits people who need hotspot or more than 4 GB a day at full speed.
Etisalat or Vodafone: how to switch networks
Your phone normally picks the strongest network on its own. If the signal is weak in one place, you can choose the other network by hand: on iPhone go to Settings → Mobile Service (or Cellular) → your travel eSIM → Network Selection and turn off Automatic; on Android open the SIM settings for the travel eSIM → Mobile networks → Network operators. Then select Etisalat or Vodafone.
Before you buy
- Check your phone. It must be unlocked and eSIM-compatible.
- Keep your home SIM for calls and texts. The Egypt eSIM is data only, so bank and verification texts still go to your own number.
- Install before you fly. Set it up at home on Wi-Fi so you have data when you land.
Comparing options? See Egypt eSIM vs international roaming and our guide to country, regional and global eSIMs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best eSIM for Egypt?
For most travellers, the ETravelSim Egypt eSIM: Etisalat and Vodafone coverage with 4G, LTE and 5G, plans from 1 GB to unlimited for 5 to 30 days, and no documents. If you need hotspot on an unlimited plan, choose Truly Unlimited Data for Egypt instead.
Which network does the Egypt eSIM use?
Etisalat and Vodafone. Both are open, so your phone can use either, and you can switch by hand if one is weaker.
Is the unlimited plan really unlimited?
Data never runs out, but only the first 4 GB each day is high speed. After that the speed is 1 Mbps until the allowance resets 24 hours later.
Can I use hotspot with the Egypt eSIM?
Yes on the GB data plans, no on the unlimited plans.
Can I make calls with the Egypt eSIM?
There is no phone number, but WhatsApp, FaceTime and Zoom calls work over the data connection.
When does the plan start?
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Egypt, so you can install it days before you travel.
Do I need documents to use it?
No. No documents are required.