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Compare eSIMs for Egypt 2026

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Which mobile networks you get in Egypt

Orange Egypt is the clear centre of Egypt’s published eSIM network lists: most providers name it, so the operator is effectively decided before you choose a plan. Etisalat Egypt and Vodafone Egypt are the other named networks and are worth checking if you specifically want an eSIM whose published list names a different operator. 5G is the fastest technology listed, but that is a ceiling stated by providers, not a promise of 5G throughout a trip.

  • OrangeBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Orange Egypt

    37 of 37 providers

    RedEx eSIM, Bloomy eSIM, iroamly, ASIMGO, and eSimCard +32 more
  • VodafoneBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Vodafone Egypt

    34 of 37 providers

    RedEx eSIM, Bloomy eSIM, iroamly, Roamix, and ASIMGO +29 more
  • EtisalatBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Etisalat Egypt

    30 of 37 providers

    RedEx eSIM, Bloomy eSIM, ASIMGO, iroamly, and Roamix +25 more
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  • WEBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Telecom Egypt

    1 of 37 providers

    MyEsimGlobal

Where your data comes out in Egypt

Breakout is split: one published provider stays in Egypt, while the other five route traffic through the UK, Singapore or the United States. The provider you choose therefore determines both the IP address websites see and the delay to Egyptian services, typically estimated at about 71ms, rising to roughly 156ms through the US. This adds latency rather than reducing download speed, so calls or games may feel less responsive, while a foreign IP could make a local banking app refuse access.

Where providers break out, nearest country first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

180 ms
  • Flag of EgyptBreaks out in In countryProviders breaking out here: Esimatic (Recommended)~20 ms
  • Flag of KosovoBreaks out in KosovoProviders breaking out here: Esimatic (Recommended)~44 ms
  • Flag of United KingdomBreaks out in United KingdomProviders breaking out here: NXTL eSIM (Recommended), eSimHero (Recommended), RedEx eSIM (Recommended), Simsima (Recommended), PuraSIM (Recommended), PikaSIM (Recommended), Roamix (Recommended), Always Mobile (Recommended), Esimatic (Recommended), Globie (Recommended), Bloomy eSIM, YonoSIM, SimSmash, MoodSIM~71 ms
  • Flag of NetherlandsBreaks out in NetherlandsProviders breaking out here: RedEx eSIM (Recommended)~86 ms
  • Flag of SingaporeBreaks out in SingaporeProviders breaking out here: ASIMGO (Recommended), PikaSIM (Recommended), Roamix (Recommended), Bloomy eSIM, YonoSIM, MoodSIM~152 ms
  • Flag of United States of AmericaBreaks out in United States of AmericaProviders breaking out here: GigSky~156 ms

Egypt eSIM prices, month by month

Data has been getting cheaper in Egypt: a gigabyte typically goes for $1.71 now, against $2.05 when we started tracking it in December 2025, a fall of 17% across 11 months.

That undercuts the $1.99 a gigabyte typically costs across the 234 destinations we track, and leaves Egypt ranked 102 of them, counting from the cheapest. The move is recent: the figure went up 26% in October 2026 alone.

Every figure here is the lower quartile of the plans in our catalogue that month — the cheaper end of what was actually on sale, rather than an average pulled up by a handful of premium plans.

  • Egypt$1.71
  • All destinations$1.99
Typical per GB
$1.71down 17% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$1.40up 35% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
6,389up 5,263 since Dec 2025
Providers
64up 41 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 11 months
October 2026$1.71up 26% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.40down 6% on the previous monthTypical per day6,389up 8% on the previous monthPlans64up 11 on the previous monthProviders
September 2026$1.36down 16% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.49up 49% on the previous monthTypical per day5,918up 143% on the previous monthPlans53up 25 on the previous monthProviders
August 2026$1.61down 5% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.00Typical per day2,434up 9% on the previous monthPlans28up 4 on the previous monthProviders
July 2026$1.69up 1% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.00Typical per day2,234down 1% on the previous monthPlans24down 1 on the previous monthProviders
June 2026$1.68down 6% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.00down 3% on the previous monthTypical per day2,264up 6% on the previous monthPlans25Providers
May 2026$1.78up 2% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.03down 3% on the previous monthTypical per day2,141up 10% on the previous monthPlans25up 1 on the previous monthProviders
April 2026$1.75down 2% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.06up 9% on the previous monthTypical per day1,939up 17% on the previous monthPlans24up 1 on the previous monthProviders
March 2026$1.79up 38% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.97down 3% on the previous monthTypical per day1,656down 56% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
February 2026$1.30down 39% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.00up 1% on the previous monthTypical per day3,773up 193% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
January 2026$2.14up 4% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.99down 5% on the previous monthTypical per day1,287up 14% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
December 2025$2.05Typical per GB$1.04Typical per day1,126Plans23Providers

Frequently Asked Questions about eSIMs for Egypt

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Egypt, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

Orange, Vodafone, Etisalat and WE are the local operators named behind travel eSIM offers in Egypt; the brands resell access rather than run their own networks. RedEx eSIM, Bloomy eSIM, AirHub, iroamly, Roamix and YonoSIM have particularly deep catalogues here, though catalogue size says nothing about quality or fit. With a crowded field of providers, the brand name alone is a poor guide: look at how much data a plan includes, how long it lasts and what happens when the allowance runs out.

What are the mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Egypt?

Orange, Etisalat, Vodafone and WE are the Egyptian operators named in published travel eSIM listings. That gives buyers a choice of underlying network, but usually not a switch they make after purchase: the provider’s stated operator list is tied to the eSIM plan. The operator associated with the eSIM is therefore part of what you select, alongside its data allowance and validity terms. Check the individual provider’s Egypt network information if a particular operator matters, since listings differ and publication is not a measure of signal strength or local coverage.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Egypt?

A free data option is currently listed for Egypt, but it is a limited sample rather than a trip-sized package. It usually comes with a sign-up requirement and is better suited to a quick test or brief connectivity after arrival than regular use throughout a holiday. Egypt has a broad eSIM market, so this is an exception among mostly paid travel products rather than a general free tier offered across providers.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Egypt?

Unlimited options are common among the major eSIM sellers for Egypt, but the label is not a guarantee of uninterrupted full-speed use. After the plan’s fast-data allowance is used, the connection is throttled, which can make video and image-heavy pages frustrating even though messaging continues. Some allowances refresh daily, while others cover the entire validity period, so check the reset arrangement and the reduced speed before choosing between plans.

Destinations near Egypt

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eSIM Providers for Egypt

Choosing between Egypt’s eSIMs also means choosing how many local networks are stated on the plan: Orange and Etisalat feature widely, with Vodafone adding another option. Only a few providers list a single network, while AbestESIM states the widest network choice, so a multi-network eSIM can offer an alternative if one operator is weaker along your route. Check the named networks before buying, particularly when travelling beyond the main cities.

52 providers sell eSIMs for Egypt. Open one for its prices, its full plan list and the networks it puts you on here.