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Updated Sep 2026

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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

    32 of 32 providers

    RedEx eSIM, Bloomy eSIM, AbestESIM, iroamly, and Roamix +27 more

  • EtisalatBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Etisalat Egypt

    28 of 32 providers

    RedEx eSIM, Bloomy eSIM, AbestESIM, Roamix, and iroamly +23 more

  • VodafoneBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Vodafone Egypt

    27 of 32 providers

    RedEx eSIM, Bloomy eSIM, iroamly, Roamix, and AbestESIM +22 more
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  • WEBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Telecom Egypt

    1 of 32 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 each provider breaks out, nearest first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

180 ms
  • RedEx eSIMRedEx eSIMFlag of United Kingdom~71 ms
  • Bloomy eSIMBloomy eSIMFlag of United Kingdom~71 ms
  • RoamixRoamixFlag of United Kingdom~71 ms
  • YonoSIMYonoSIMFlag of United Kingdom~71 ms
  • AbestESIMAbestESIMFlag of Singapore~152 ms
  • GigSkyGigSkyFlag of United States of America~156 ms

Egypt eSIM prices, month by month

Data has been getting cheaper in Egypt: a gigabyte typically goes for $1.37 now, against $2.05 when we started tracking it in December 2025, a fall of 33% across 10 months.

That undercuts the $1.61 a gigabyte typically costs across the 229 destinations we track, and leaves Egypt ranked 104 of them, counting from the cheapest. Most of that came recently — the figure dropped 15% in September 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$1.37
  • All destinations$1.61
Typical per GB
$1.37down 33% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$1.50up 44% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
5,488up 4,362 since Dec 2025
Providers
49up 26 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 10 months
September 2026$1.37down 15% on the previous monthTypical per GB$1.50up 50% on the previous monthTypical per day5,488up 125% on the previous monthPlans49up 21 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?

A broad spread of travel eSIM brands lists Egypt, so the useful distinction is not which familiar names appear but how their plans are shaped. RedEx eSIM, AbestESIM, AirHub, iroamly, Roamix and Esimatic have particularly deep catalogues here, yet their allowances and validity periods can differ substantially. The networks named in provider listings are Orange, Etisalat, Vodafone and WE, giving the market a local layer beneath the travel brands. Check the amount of data, expiry rules and what happens when the allowance runs out: those details, rather than the provider name alone, are likely to determine whether a plan suits a short visit or a longer stay.

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.

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